Withdrawal from university

Paying for College
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Hello,

So I signed up for a summer class at my university (Texas A&M) and I did not realize that the class I signed up for was for the entire summer. I thought I signed up for Summer II but apparently I did not. I did not realize I was signed up for this course (for the entire summer) until I received an email from the professor about the exam the following day. I have no way to pay for the course right now nor does it fit in my schedule which was my whole reasoning behind paying it for summer II. I figured they would drop me for non payment, or even send me notification of paying for the class and such, but I was not notified anything until it was too late. Ive only taken summer classes at community colleges and they would split their classes based on which summer session it was taught rather than compile every summer class into a “Summer” tab.

Does anyone have experience from withdrawing from university? I was told if I withdrew, I would not have to pay, but I have no idea how bad a W looks. I could consider a Q drop but that would also be bad as you are limited to them and typically only used as a last resort. If I Q drop, the grade will not be there but i would still have to pay, unless I fight for an appeal.

Any idea on what I should do?

I realize that this was my mistake but I have not been to class at all, and I believe I can prove that to them.

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You need to be directing this question to an actual Dean at your actual university, not a bunch of strangers on the internet. Pick up the phone- right now- start with the Dean of students who will likely refer you to someone in the bursar’s office to review the billing implications once they’ve got you squared away on whether you can take a W.

Right now. It doesn’t matter how bad a W looks- you won’t be allowed to continue with next semester if you have a balance from the previous semester, and thus won’t be able to get your degree. Pick up the phone and talk to a human being who can help you.