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Authorized Signatures<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Q-DROP request form must be signed by the authorized advisor according to the courses type and campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate students should contact the Academic Advisor serving their campus location:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/th>Academic Advisor<\/th>Office \/ Phone Number<\/th><\/tr>
Stephenville<\/td>Academic Advising Center<\/td>Thompson Student Center, Room 13
254-968-9746<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Fort Worth<\/td>Site Advisor<\/td>Building 1 – Forth Worth Campus, Suite 350A
817-732-7300<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Online<\/td>Department Head<\/td>Use the online directory<\/a> to obtain department contact information<\/td><\/tr>
Waco<\/td>Site Advisor<\/td>Michaelis Academic Center Building, Suite 101
254-299-8322<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Graduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graduate students should contact their graduate advisor or department head in their Graduate Program for the authorized signature before submitting the drop request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Advisors by Graduate Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Program(s)<\/th>Academic Advisor<\/th><\/tr>
Wildlife, Sustainability, & Ecosystem Sciences – WSES<\/td>Dr. Jeff Breeden<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Agriculture & Consumer Resources<\/td>Dr. Rudy Tarpley<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Animal Science & Veterinary Technology – ASVT<\/td>Dr. Frank Owsley<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Accounting<\/td>Ms. Jodie Dearing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Information Systems<\/td>Ms. Jodie Dearing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MBA<\/td>Ms. Jodie Dearing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Human Resource Management<\/td>Ms. Jodie Dearing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Educational Administration<\/td>Dr. An Nguyen<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Higher Education<\/td>Dr. Russ Higham<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Curriculum and Instruction<\/td>Dr. Elizabeth Garcia<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Kinesiology<\/td>Dr. Chet Martin<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Applied Psychology<\/td>Dr. Amber Harris Bozer<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Athletic Training<\/td>Dr. Jennifer Lancaster<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Ed.D. Leadership<\/td>Dr. Don Beach<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/td>Dr. Chris Wilder<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Medical Lab Sciences<\/td>Ms. Katherine Blakely<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Nursing Administration<\/td>Dr. Jennifer Yeager<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Nursing Education<\/td>Dr. Jennifer Yeager<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Social Work<\/td>Dr. Tiffany Wigington<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
English and Languages<\/td>Dr. Cynthia McPherson<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
History<\/td>Dr. Richard Cruz<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Criminal Justice<\/td>Dr. Tara Shelley<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Public Administration<\/td>Dr. GM Cox<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Music Education<\/td>Dr. Vicky Johnson<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Communication Studies<\/td>Dr. Paul Stafford<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Biological Sciences<\/td>Dr. Max Sanderford<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Quality and Engineering Management<\/td>Dr. Gloria Fragoso-Diaz<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Environmental Sciences<\/td>Dr. Ryan Morgan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mathematics<\/td>Dr. Jesse Crawford<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Non-Degree Seeking<\/td>Grad Office<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Special Permission Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some courses require special permission before they can be dropped. These include developmental-level courses and freshman-level Math and English courses. The appropriate department designee will review and approve drop requests that have been submitted using the Course Drop option in Ducktrax before the drop can be processed by the Registrar’s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following courses may be dropped only under special circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MATH 0302, 0304<\/h3><\/div>
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If approved, both the “Developmental Drop Request\/Approval” and course drop request forms must be submitted together to the Registrar’s Office for processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Student Success Programs or Designee
General Studies
Thompson Student Center, Room 15
254-968-9480<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MATH 1314, 1332<\/h3><\/div>
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During 16-week semester, after midterms except with approval of Dean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshman Mathematics Coordinator or Designee
Mathematics
Mathematics Building, Room 142
254-968-9533<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ENGL 1301, 1302<\/h3><\/div>
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During 16-week semester, after midterms except with approval of Dean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of the Writing Program or Designee
English & Languages
O.A. Grant Building Room 327
254-968-9037<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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International Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to remain in compliance with federal regulations and maintain status as an F-1 or J-1 international student, you must be enrolled as a full-time student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n