Application for Drop/Withdrawal Appeal – Spring 2020
Students who find it necessary to drop or withdraw for spring 2020 semester due to medical, family emergency, or
other extenuating circumstances may request drop/withdrawal appeal. Appeals must include appropriately dated
documentation that corresponds to the spring 2020 semester as evidence of a circumstance beyond the student’s
control, preventing the student from withdrawing on or before the published deadlines due to extenuating
circumstances (medical, military, 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. If appealing is for this reason, please contact
the Associate Provost/Dean of Instruction at 483-2149
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 Spring Summer
