WITHDRAWAL For a term, voluntary.
Regardless of the date, students who wish to drop or withdraw from all of their courses are voluntarily withdrawing from study for that term. Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute a withdrawal and may result in failing grades as well as additional charges. Such withdrawals must be completed by the last day of class for the session or term. If students have received grades in a completed session of the term, they are not eligible to withdraw. In this case, students may drop courses registered for in the upcoming session;
However, they are subject to drop policies for the courses, and grades received for courses in completed sessions will be recorded as part of the student’s permanent academic record for the term.
Students must complete a withdrawal form and obtain the required approvals. A student who fails to withdraw properly may incur additional charges and may receive failing grades. Students are fully responsible for all outstanding charges on their accounts. Students will not be permitted to return to the University or register for courses until their account is cleared. Students living in the residence halls must vacate their rooms if they withdraw for the term.
A degree student who withdraws may return to study within three terms, without applying for readmission to the University, if the student’s cumulative grade-point average is 2.0 or higher, the student’s account is in good standing, and all other obligations to the University have been met. If a student withdraws with a cumulative GPA under 2.00 and does not take a Leave of Absence, the student must appeal to the Committee on Academic Standing for reinstatement. If a student is withdrawn for more than three consecutive terms, the student must apply for readmission. Information on readmission is available in the readmission/reinstatement section. Any refunds due at the time of withdrawal are based on the refund schedule for the term published in the University’s Guide to Registration. Such withdrawals are noted on the student’s permanent record.
No regular grades will be recorded for the semester or summer session term; however, withdrawal notations will be made on the student's permanent record.
A student who withdraws under accusation of an honor offense is not eligible to re-enroll at the University for any subsequent coursework.
Fee adjustments are based on the official date of the withdrawal, which is the date that the withdrawal form, with all required clearances, is received in the Office of the Registrar (see “Refund of Fees” and “Withdrawal Charges” in the University Catalog.)