5.1.7 WITHDRAWAL AND REMOVAL: TIME PERIODS AND GRADES
5.1.7.5 RETROACTIVE WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawals initiated after the last day of classes for a semester are governed by this rule.
5.1.7.5.1 REQUIREMENTS
Typically, a student may withdraw from a given semester only if the withdrawal is from all classes. In the exceptional circumstance that a student submits a request for a partial retroactive withdrawal, the criteria to grant such a rare request shall be higher than criteria for a full withdrawal. For a request for partial withdrawal to be facially sufficient, the student statement must clearly explain why the circumstances that merit the withdrawal were limited to only a few courses.
Retroactive withdrawals may be granted only when the student has demonstrated satisfactory evidence that the student has incurred:
- A serious injury or illness.
- Serious personal or family problems.
- Serious financial difficulties.
- Permanent disability verified by the Disability Resource Center and diagnosed after the semester for which the withdrawal is requested.
Retroactive withdrawal from a class in which an XE or XF has been imposed shall not be granted.
5.1.7.5.2 PROCEDURE
Students shall submit a request to the Office of the Dean of their enrolled college. The dean shall recommend approval or disapproval of the request and shall forward the recommendation to the Office for Student Success within 30 days. The Office for Student Success will convene a Retroactive Withdrawal committee in conjunction with the Office of the Provost.