Application for Drop/Withdrawal Appeal
Students seeking to withdraw after the last official withdrawal date (after the last business day of the 12th week
of the semester) may request drop/withdrawal appeal. Appeals must include appropriately dated documentation
that corresponds to the semester requested as evidence of a circumstance beyond the student’s control, preventing
the student from withdrawing on or before the published deadlines due to extenuating cirumstances (medical,
millitary, family emergency or natural disasters)
Documentation required:
Medical Appeal: A letter from your medical provider with details noted on attachments, if applicable.
Other Appeal: A brief statement by you regarding your current circumstances explaining why you are seeking
drop/withdrawal.
Examples of why an appeal may not be considered:
If the appeal is not received by the end of the following semester. (Last day of Fall 2020 for Spring 2020
appeal)
Failure to follow proper drop/withdrawal procedures.
Lack of knowledge of applicable dates and deadlines.
Changes in job, work schedule or employment (unless related to a natural disaster with sufficient
documentation).
Failure to verify class schedule and/or schedule changes.
Non-attendance of class(es).
Personal errors in judgment regarding:
o Availability of finances to pay associated charges
o Class work load and academic ability
o Time management
o Availability of transportation to and from class
Dissatisfaction with course content or method of instruction.
Inadequate, late application or loss of eligibility of financial aid, scholarships, or third party authorization.
Non-receipt of information/notices sent to student's email and/or USPS address.
Not benefiting from:
o A fee (e.g. wishing to appeal the mandatory/student/class/course/program fees)
o Course credits in regard to degree requirements or changes in major
Lack of proper, descriptive documentation.
Name Student ID # _________________
Address
City State _____________ Zip ____________________________
Phone #_________________________ Email: ________________________________________
Semester(s) of requested drop/withdrawal: Year Fall S Spring Summer
