Student's Dropped Showing as Inactive Versus Completely Dropped in Canvas

When students are dropped from a course in ctcLink has different effects on that student's enrollment in Canvas.

1. Dropping Before the W (withdrawal) Date:

  • Impact: Students dropped before the W date are completely removed from the Canvas course.
  • Record: No enrollment record is retained in the academic transcript.

2. Dropping After the W Date:

  • Impact: Students dropped after the W date are labeled as "inactive" in Canvas but must remain in the course records.
  • Compliance: This is required to comply with state regulations.

 

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