There are two types of withdrawals. Withdrawals from a course after the add/drop period, and withdrawals from the university. Please refer the type of withdrawals you are requesting for.

1. Withdrawals after the Add/Drop Period.

   A student who wishes to change his/her schedule by dropping a course may do so only within the first two weeks of each semester by filing a Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form. From the third week to the end of the eighth week of classes, students may withdraw only after obtaining the school dean or academic advisor’s signature on the Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form, available from the Registrar’s Office. A “W” indicating official withdrawal will be recorded on transcripts. After a “W” is issued, the course may be repeated once. The grade of “W” will not be assigned to any student who has taken the final examination in the course. “W” grades are not calculated in the cumulative GPA. However, they will be considered credits attempted if the student has incurred a financial obligation for the semester. “W” grades affect the successful course completion percentage. A student who does not withdraw from a course before the last day to do so will receive a letter grade based upon his/her performance in the course. To withdraw from a course, the student must complete the relevant section of the Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form, obtain his or her school dean’s signature, and submit the completed form to the Registrar’s Office.

   Please follow the steps to withdraw from a course:

   1. Fill out a Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form
   2. See your academic advisor for an approval
   3. Submit the form to the Registrar’s Office, and then go to the Accounting Office

2. Withdrawals from the University

   A student may withdraw from the university only when circumstances beyond the student’s control make it impossible for him or her to complete coursework for the semester. A student wishing to withdraw from the university must complete the relevant section of the Institutional Withdrawal Form (available from the Registrar’s Office), obtain the school dean’s signature, and submit the completed form to the Registrar’s Office. The student will receive a withdrawal grade if he or she withdraws between the 3rd and 8th week of the semester. The student will receive a failing grade if he or she withdraws after the 8th week. The institutional refund policy is applied to determine if the institution is required to provide a refund to the student. Students who fail to register until the end of add/drop periods are automatically considered to be officially withdrawn from the university.

   Please follow the steps to withdraw from a course:

   1. Fill out an Institutional Withdrawal Form
   2. See the relevant school deans for their approvals
   3. Submit the form together with an exit survey to the Registrar’s Office

If you hold an F-1 visa, please make sure to consult with the International Student Advisors at the Waples Mill Building. You may be required to submit additional documents.