<p>Ok so I am thinking about going and Q-dropping a Calc M408D course on Monday.</p>
<p>I have spoken to my counselor and she said it would have no effect on my GPA. </p>
<p>I plan to just take the course next semester.</p>
<p>However, i was wondering if there are any unforseen implications of Q-drops? I know we only get 6 during our entire tenure as an undergrad but that seems like plenty. Do employers or grad school look at me at inferior, will my reproductive organ get smaller, etc etc?</p>
<p>There’s no academic penalty of Q-dropping. I dropped several courses. Just don’t do too many and you’ll be fine. Many employers (all of mine) never even asked for a transcript or even proof of graduation.</p>
<p>There’s no penalty that I know of, except with regards to getting into upper division nursing. Apparently Q-dropping a science course at any point before applying to the upper division sequence will lead to automatic weed-out. I know it’s true because the lady in charge of health professions advising told me that one of the nursing advisors told her that. A bit harsh, no? (More like a lot harsh. >_<)</p>
<p>If you are receiving financial aid, you may receive a “strike”. [FINANCIAL</a> AID: Satisfactory Academic Progress](<a href=“http://finaid.utexas.edu/process/maintain/sap.html]FINANCIAL”>Understanding Your Aid - Texas One Stop - University of Texas at Austin) Talk to the financial aid office</p>