Withdrawing from the University

Withdrawing from a course before midterm allows students to remove themselves from a class without it impacting their academic standing. This process is designed to give you flexibility if unforeseen circumstances or challenges arise early in the semester. A successful withdrawal before the midterm deadline results in a grade of “W,” which does not affect your GPA. Be sure to consult your instructor and academic advisor before withdrawing. Students should also review the withdrawal policy to understand any implications for financial aid or degree progress.

Withdrawing after midterm is an option for students facing extraordinary circumstances, but it typically requires additional considerations. After the midterm deadline, withdrawals are subject to stricter guidelines and may require documentation or approval. A withdrawal after midterm will result in a grade of “WF,” which is treated as a failing grade in GPA calculations, unless specific exceptions apply. It’s crucial to speak with your instructor and academic advisor to evaluate your options and ensure you’re making the best decision for your academic and personal situation.

Students may be granted hardship withdrawals when non-academic emergency situations occur which prevent them from completing their coursework (e.g., severe medical problems, traumatic events/circumstances that cause them to miss numerous classes).

Hardship withdrawals are subject to the following restrictions:

• Students are not eligible for hardship withdrawals in any course in which they have completed the course requirements (for example, taking the final exam or submitting the final project).
• Students must have supporting documents to receive a hardship withdrawal.
• Students must initiate an application for a hardship withdrawal no later than one academic year after the semester in which the courses were taken.
• Hardship status applies to all courses taken in a semester.

A student who is on active duty or is a military reservist (including members of the National Guard) may withdraw from the University if called for active duty or reassignment. The student must officially withdraw and submit Official Orders within three (3) working weeks of actual receipt of said orders. The student is not eligible for a military withdrawal in any course in which the student has completed the course requirements (for example, taking the final exam or submitting the final paper) and/or a final grade has been assigned. Students who withdraw and receive a full tuition refund will receive a grade of “WM” (military withdrawal) for all courses from which the student has withdrawn.

In the judgment of the authorized University officials, a student may be withdrawn from the university for non-academic reasons when it is determined that the student has demonstrated behavior that:
Poses a significant danger or threat of physical harm to self or to the person or property of others; or
Interferes with the rights and privileges of other members of the university community or with the exercise of anyproper activities or functions of the university or its personnel.

Except in situations where the student is believed to be an imminent threat to self or others, as determined at the sole discretion of the University, a student shall, upon request, be accorded due process concerning his or her continued enrollment at the university. In situations involving an imminent threat, the student will be provided a hearing as soon as possible after the withdrawal occurs. The instructor will assign students who are non-academically withdrawn a grade of “W” or “WF” (depending on whether they have exceeded their maximum number of withdrawals allowed) if they are withdrawn before the semester midterm “W” and a “WF” if they are withdrawn after the midterm.

Students, who cease attending all classes without officially withdrawing, will be administratively withdrawn from the university. Upon submission of final grades for a term, instructors are required to indicate the last day of attendance for each failing grade (F) submitted. In compliance with Title IV regulations for unofficial withdrawals, students who have failing grades of “F” in all classes, and whose last date of attendance is the 50% point of the semester or below will be considered as unofficially withdrawn from the University and reported as such.