Withdrawal Procedures

Student Responsibility

Students assume financial and academic responsibility for each course for which they register. Students are allowed to cancel enrollment prior to the first day of the semester or session. After class begins a student must withdraw from the University and must adhere to the refund schedule set forth by the Office of Business and Finance. Students are also responsible for properly registering for the courses they intend to take. Attending class and completing the required work does not constitute an official registration. The appropriate forms for these actions must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. The date on which the Office of the Registrar receives the student's completed drop or withdrawal form is the effective date on which academic action, refunds, and cancellation of charges are based. Discontinuing attendance in class, notifying an instructor of a status change, vacating a residence hall or non-payment of fees and tuition does not constitute an official withdrawal or course change.

Cancellation Procedures for all students

Once a student has registered for a future semester and decides before the first day of the semester or session that he/she will not be able to attend, he/she should contact the Office of the Registrar to cancel registration. Cancelling prior to the first day of the semester or session insures minimal financial obligation. The student's signature is required to process a cancellation. A notification should be mailed or faxed to Gail Stevens at the address below. The student is responsible for notifying the Office of Student Accounts, Residence Life and Financial Aid, as applicable. The student should also be sure that all accounts for telephone services and Simpson Library are cleared.

Withdrawal Procedures for all students

After the semester or session has begun, a student (at either the Fredericksburg or Stafford campus) who does not plan to continue must withdraw from the University.

Please contact Gail Stevens at (540)654-1256 or at gstevens@umw. edu for full withdrawal procedures.