Policy Regarding Reservist and National Guard Mobilization of Students

A number of LSU students are members of Reserve and National Guard units. The below charts briefly outline the Board of Regents' policy regarding the mobilization/activation of these students. The complete policy is available in the Office of the University Registrar, Room 112, Thomas Boyd Hall. Please contact the Office of the University Registrar ([email protected] or 225-578-1690) if you have questions regarding the policy. 

Date Action(s) Results
1st - 14th Class Day  Student resigns  No W grades awarded 100% refund* 
15th Class Day through the last day to drop courses or resign  Student resigns  W grades awarded 100% refund*
After last day to drop courses or resign until the week before classes end  Student requests to resign W grades awarded 100% refund* 
Student requests I-grades  I-grades awarded**
Student requests I-grades and W grades  I-grades awarded**
W grades awarded
100% refund for dropped courses*
Last week of classes Student requests to resign  W grades awarded 
100% refund* 
Student requests I-grades I-grades awarded**
Student requests I-grades and W grades  I-grades awarded**
W grades awarded
100% refund for dropped courses*
Student requests final grades based on work completed  With consent of instructor, final grades awarded 
Student requests early final examinations  With consent of instructor, early exam administered
Student requests a combination of I-grades, W grades, final grades based on work completed, and/or early final examinations  Same as noted above

*Tuition and fees that have been paid will be refunded 100 percent exclusive of student insurance fees and other non-refundable fees. Room and board payments will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.
 
**With consent of instructor, and, for undergraduates, with concurrence of the dean.

Date Action(s) Results
1st - 7th Class Day  Student resigns No W grades awarded 100% refund*
8th Class Day through the last day to drop courses or resign  Student resigns W grades awarded 100% refund* 
After last day to drop courses or resign until the last three class days Student requests to resign W grades awarded 100% refund* 
Student requests I-grades  I-grades awarded**
Student requests I-grades and W grades  I-grades awarded**
W grades awarded
100% refund for dropped courses*
Last three class days  Student requests to resign  W grades awarded 
100% refund*
Student requests I-grades I-grades awarded**
Student requests I-grades and W grades  I-grades awarded**
W grades awarded
100% refund for dropped courses*
Student requests final grades based on work completed  With consent of instructor, final grades awarded 
Student requests early final examinations  With consent of instructor, early exam administered 
Student requests a combination of l-grades, W grades, final grades based on work completed, and/or early final examinations  Same as noted above

*Tuition and fees that have been paid will be refunded 100 percent exclusive of student insurance fees and other non-refundable fees. Room and board payments will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.
 
**With consent of instructor, and, for undergraduates, with concurrence of the dean.