What Is a Withdrawal?
All students who withdraw will be charged a $75 withdrawal fee.
The University uses the term withdraw to formally indicate that a student has dropped or will drop all courses in a given term. Any leave of absence constitutes a withdrawal, regardless of whether the student provides notification of their intent.
Withdrawing from the university differs from dropping one or several classes within a given semester, because as long as a student retains at least one class, he or she is still considered to be registered for that semester.
There are multiple types of leaves of absence, including those arising from voluntary and involuntary circumstances. Your school may offer leave types beyond those covered in University policy. Your school will approve your leave of absence request and type.
Students who plan to withdraw permanently or take a temporary leave of absence should be mindful of the following considerations:
- School approval requirements
- Program standing and degree pursuit
- Financial ramifications
- Re-entry and/or readmission requirements
- Corresponding re-entry deposit costs
- Interim and ongoing access to university privileges and school services
If you withdraw, a statement will be added to your transcript indicating that you withdrew from the University.
It is extremely important that you consult with your advisor and school before you file a withdrawal.
Definitions
Official Withdrawal: Any instance where a student begins the official withdrawal process or provides official notification of intent to withdraw to the personnel designated by the University for this purpose. This includes students seeking to withdraw or be granted a leave of absence by their school.
Unofficial Withdrawal: Any instance where a student is identified to have ceased attendance without beginning the official withdrawal process or providing official notification of intent to withdraw to the personnel designated by the University for this purpose.
The Official Withdrawal Process: This is the process by which a student officially notifies designated University personnel that they intend to or have already ceased attendance. The official withdrawal process begins upon the successful submission of a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence Notification Request Form.
Designated Personnel: These are central University personnel that administer the official withdrawal process. To contact designated University personnel directly, please email [email protected].
Review the following types of leave of absence to learn more about each.
Types of Leave of Absence
A voluntary leave of absence generally refers to a student-initiated leave of absence request where the student demonstrates compelling reasons and necessity to interrupt their studies.
Medical leave of absence and military leave of absence are classifications that may apply to a voluntary leave of absence if certain parameters are met.
Medical Leaves of Absence
A medical leave of absence is a voluntary leave of absence resulting from medical circumstances. To receive a medical designation for a requested leave of absence, a student must receive approval from their school.
Military Leaves of Absence
Students leaving school due to military obligations have unique parameters associated with their leaves of absence.
Please see the Military Benefits Section of the Student Financial Services website for more information.
Designated personnel at a student's school may place a student on an involuntary leave of absence in extraordinary circumstances. The Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy provides additional information.
A medical leave of absence is a voluntary leave of absence resulting from medical circumstances. To receive a medical designation for a requested leave of absence, a student must receive approval from their school.
Students leaving school due to military obligations have unique parameters associated with their leaves of absence.
Please see the Military Benefits Section of the Student Financial Services website for more information.