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How to Withdraw From a University

Students called on active military duty or volunteer emergency service, in the case of a natural disaster, have an expedited withdrawal process, but it depends on the university. Every university sets its own rules regulating a student's complete withdrawal, but almost all set deadlines require a student to make a complete withdrawal before a class progresses too far into the semester. A student who accepts financial aid from the government must complete loan counseling and submit it online or with the bursar's office before leaving the university.

Withdrawal forms
Student loan information

Instructions

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  Contact the dean of your major college. The dean will instruct you on the specific college withdrawal requirements, such as withdrawal deadlines and grading policies. In some cases you are required to contact the dean of your college to receive withdrawal approval.
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  Pickup withdrawal forms from the registrar's office or download them from the university's website.
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  Fill out the forms and return them to the registrar's office via email or in person. Return the forms as early in the semester as possible to avoid missing withdrawal deadlines. Allow 3 to 7 days for the registrar to process your forms.
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  Complete exit loan counseling. Exit loan counseling can be accessed online through the university website. In some cases you must contact your bursar's office for access to loan counseling.

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