Withdrawing From Your Program

What You Need to Know About Withdrawals & Leaves of Absence

Review the information on the pages throughout this section that should be considered before temporarily or permanently leaving school. 

Ready to Submit?

If you are unsure if you should withdraw or take a leave of absence, you should contact the Student Affairs Office or other similar advising personnel at your school for assistance.

The Student Affairs Office or other similarly functioning advising personnel at your school can offer guidance and assistance, including:

  • School and University requirements, policies, and procedures related to ceasing attendance
  • Financial, academic and readmission implications resulting from ceasing attendance
  • General academic questions, concerns, or difficulties
  • Progress toward and completion of requirements for the degree
  • Referrals to other resources on campus
  • Future life plans