Updates From the Records Office

Fall 2025 Deadline to Request an S/U/W Grade or Withdraw from the College

Thursday, December 4^th, is the last day to request an S/U (Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory) grade or withdraw from aclass (W grade). December 4^th is also the last day to withdraw from the College with X grades (applies to all full-term courses). 

Withdraw from at least one Class or All Classes –  To drop a course and receive a “W” (withdrawal) grade as a final grade, or to withdraw online from the college and receive “X” grades for ALL of your current courses, complete the electronic Request to Withdraw from Course or College (All Classes) form.  If you completed any modular courses, you will receive the grade earned, and “W” grades will be applied to all other college coursework.  

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Grades – To elect to receive a final grade of S/U in a course, students must submit the electronic S/U grade request form which will also require approvals from the course instructor and the student’s advisor.  Selecting the S/U option may be beneficial to students in certain circumstances; however, students should be aware of the impact on course loads in future semesters, financial aid/academic standing implications, and the transferability of S/U grades. Both grading options may also impact eligibility for Excelsior. Please contact Financial Aid for questions related to Excelsior.

All forms are located in Banner Web or can be accessed on the Records Forms page (from the SUNY Niagara homepage, click Academics, Records Office, Forms).

Mod course deadlines differ – refer to the online Student Calendar for more information.

If you would like to discuss any of these options, please contact the Student Success Center at 716-614-6290 or email studentsuccess@niagaracc.suny.edu.

If you have any questions about submitting a form, please email records@niagaracc.suny.edu or stop by the Records Office in A-161.  

Planning to Graduate in December?

Please submit a graduation application.  The deadline to file for Fall graduation is December 13^th. 

If you plan to earn more than one degree and/or certificate in the Fall semester, please submit a graduation application for each. 

• Apply through Banner Web:
  • On the “Student Records” card, click “Apply for Graduation”.
  • Select the major for which you are applying. If you do not see your major listed, please contact the Records Office at 716-614-6250.
  • Select how you would like your name to appear on your diploma.
  • Verify the information you entered is correct and click “Submit Request”.
  • If you have questions after you have submitted your graduation application, please email records@niagaracc.suny.edu