If you withdraw from your course after the last date to withdraw without academic penalty, an academic penalty is applied to your program. It is referred to as 'withdrawal with academic penalty' and effectively means that a failing grade of zero (0) is recorded. The result that appears will be a grade of 'K' and this will lower your grade point average (GPA).
Generally, if you withdraw after the census date, but before the last date to withdraw without academic penalty, you will receive a grade of Withdrawn (W). This grade is not included in the calculation of your GPA. However, different circumstances apply for courses in teaching periods and flexibility scheduled courses, where the last date to withdraw without academic penalty is the same as the census date.
See the my.UQ website for information on withdrawing from a course or program.
Before you contact us, try browsing or searching for common questions.