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Deciding whether to stay in a class or drop it can feel overwhelming for students. In this Family Resource Hub video, staff from the Department of Student Life at Texas A&M University explain what a Q-drop is, when it might be the right choice, and what it could mean for a student’s academic journey.

The video also walks through important policies like the 3-Peat Exclusion Clause, clears up the difference between Q-dropping and withdrawing, and addresses some common myths. Most importantly, families will learn how Student Life is here to support students who are thinking about making this decision.

Watch the video to explore: 

• When a student should consider q-dropping a class and things to keep in mind about the process 
• The difference between withdrawing from a course and q-dropping 
• Additional information about q-dropping, including the 3-peat exclusion clause and misconceptions about the process

Additional resources to learn more: 

• Q-Drop at Texas A&M
• 3-Peat Exclusion Clause
• Withdrawal Process
• Academic Calendar
• Student Life