Academic Policies

Withdrawal from the University

A student who wishes to withdraw from the University in good standing must obtain the permission of the dean of the college in which the student is enrolled. A partial refund of fees may be possible; see Fees and Charges. If a student leaves the University without proper notice and permission, a mark of "WF" is recorded in all courses for which the student is currently enrolled. Such a student is not entitled to any refund of fees.

The following additional rules apply to withdrawals:

• A student is not permitted to withdraw during the final exam period of the fall or spring semesters, or during the last two days of any summer session.
  
• A student who withdraws with permission from the University will have all courses from the semester dropped and no grades recorded except for courses previously dropped with a "WF."
  
• A student who withdraws during the last five weeks of the fall semester cannot return until the following summer semester, except by special permission of the dean of the college in which he or she is enrolled.
  
• A student who withdraws during the last five weeks of the spring semester cannot return until the following spring semester, except by special permission of the dean of the college in which he or she is enrolled.
  
• A student who withdraws during the last two weeks of the first six-week summer session cannot return for the second six-week session, except by special permission of the dean of the college in which he or she is enrolled.
  
• A student who withdraws during the last two weeks of the second six-week summer session cannot return until the following spring semester, except by special permission of the dean of the college in which he or she is enrolled.
  
• A student who withdraws during the last two weeks and three days of the eight-week summer session cannot return until the following spring semester, except by special permission of the dean of the college in which he or she is enrolled.
  
• When, in the judgment of the medical staff of the Student Health Service, the physical or mental condition of a student might be disadvantageous to the health or welfare of that student or others on the campus, the University may require the withdrawal of the student from the University.