A course withdrawal refers to withdrawing from an individual course. A student may still be enrolled after a course withdrawal. A term withdrawal is when the student withdraws from all courses and is no longer enrolled for that semester.

The full-term withdrawal date is later in the semester to accommodate students who experience some type of extenuating circumstance and need to unenroll during the term. This provides academic relief for students, making it easier for them to return in a future semester.

No. The graduated refund schedule only applies to students withdrawing from the entire summer term by the associated deadlines in the academic calendar. For fall or spring terms please see the extended drop period option.

In the case of a term withdrawal, there is a 72-hour notification period where various departments would be notified. Depending on the student’s status, these may include Housing, Student Accounting, Financial Aid, Primary Advisor, Student Outreach, Student Success and Retention, the Registrar’s office, and Graduate School. Certain populations (international students, veterans, PhD students) may have additional notifications.

No, only instructors are notified when a student withdraws from a course.

If a student revokes a term withdrawal request in the 72-hour notification period, the request will not be processed and they will remain enrolled. Any subsequent withdrawal requests will be processed with the later date.

Typically, if a student needs to withdraw from all their classes, a full-term withdrawal is the simplest method. In rare instances, either because of a lingering medical issue or extraordinary timing surrounding a medical situation, a student may need to request a medical withdrawal.

Students may request a medical withdrawal by submitting a Request for Medical Withdrawal form and licensed provider documentation within sixty (60) calendar days of the last day of classes for the semester/term for which the withdrawal is requested. Depending on the timing of the medical issue students may want to explore other options, such as taking an Incomplete, prior to requesting a Medical Withdrawal.

Typically, no. Students may withdraw from individual courses up until the course withdrawal date as determined by the academic calendar. After that, a term withdrawal is the only option. A medical withdrawal is from all courses. Exceptions can be made for clinical, physical education, and other courses where students cannot meet the essential requirements of the course.

No. The Medical Withdrawal Policy is intended to provide academic relief, not financial relief.