A "W", or a withdraw from a course can actually make a difference in your transferring potential. Some people say that a "W" here and there on your transcript is insignificant, which I agree with. However, if you accumulate 3-4 "Ws" over the course of two years, you may have some explaining to do on your application.
A "W" signifies that you had to withdraw from a class fairly late into the semester. If you do not fully explain why you had to withdraw, it may look like you are a quitter to the admissions committee reviewing your application. Lets review some legitimate reasons why you may need to withdraw.
Throughout your community college career you are sure to enroll in classes that will not work for you; for whatever reasons. Perhaps you don't enjoy listening to the professor, the class time conflicts with your work schedule, or you decide the class expectations exceed your abilities. All of these reasons are legitimate for withdrawing from a course. Let us review some reasons that are not.
If you are taking a class with your friend, and they decide to withdraw, DO NOT withdraw just on this condition alone. If you decide sometime later in the semester that you don't "like" when the class is being held any longer, buckle down and move forward. Your course schedule will not always be ideal, but this is no reason to withdraw.
Withdrawing from a class should be used as a last resort. Again, a few won't really hurt you. But more than a few and you will draw negative attention to your application.
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