Under the GPA-based system, students experiencing significant academic difficulties, an excessive workload, or circumstances that may affect their ability to complete a course successfully may consider official withdrawal.

Although the decision ultimately rests with the student, consultation with the course instructor and academic advisor is strongly recommended. This ensures that withdrawal is an informed academic decision rather than an automatic response to academic difficulties.

Before proceeding, students should consider their current academic performance, opportunities for improvement, available academic support, the course’s role in their study plan, and the potential consequences for their academic progression.

Once the withdrawal is officially approved, a W (Withdrawal) appears on the student’s academic transcript, and the withdrawn course is excluded from the calculation of their cumulative GPA.

Eligibility

Any active student enrolled in an academic program and registered for courses during a given semester may request official withdrawal from a course.

However, eligibility does not necessarily mean that withdrawal is academically advisable in every situation. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor before making a decision, particularly if the course is compulsory, a prerequisite, or essential to their academic progression.

Academic and Financial Implications

Official withdrawal can help students manage their academic workload and focus on their remaining courses, particularly when continuing a course may negatively affect their overall academic performance.

Before withdrawing, students should consider the following implications:

• A W will remain visible on their academic transcript.
• The withdrawn course will not be included in the calculation of their cumulative GPA.
• The course should be repeated in a future semester.
• Withdrawal from a prerequisite course may delay enrollment in subsequent courses.
• Repeated withdrawals may affect academic progression and extend the duration of their studies.
• A reduction in registered credits below 12 may affect their full-time student status and eligibility for certain financial aid, scholarships, or other benefits.

Refund Schedule

The applicable refund rate depends on the date of official withdrawal, as outlined below.

Fall 2026 Semester

How to Apply

After consulting their academic advisor, students wishing to withdraw from a course must submit the Official Withdrawal Form through the Student Information System (SIS).

The form is also accessible through the Office of the Registrar’s Forms page.