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Types of Withdrawals:

  • Drop: Removal of a course during the designated drop period with no transcript record. 
  • Withdrawal: Removal of a course a er the drop period, resulting in a grade of “W.” 
  • University Withdrawal: Withdrawal from all courses for a term.
  • Hardship Withdrawal: An approved exception to standard withdrawal deadlines based on urgent nonacademic circumstances. See below for more information. 
  • Retroactive Withdrawal: An approved withdrawal request submitted after final grades are submitted due to documented, urgent non-academic hardship. See below for more information on process and procedures. 

For more information, please see the Withdrawal Policy and Retroactive Withdrawal Policy

Specific dates for withdrawals and how to withdraw may be found on the Registrar's website.

  • Important Notes: Withdrawals may affect academic standing, satisfactory academic progress, eligibility for financial aid, assistantships, and degree progression. Students are responsible for understanding these implications and are encouraged to consult their academic advisor, the International Center and/or the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships as applicable.