Office of Admissions and Records
University of Nevada, Reno/Mail Stop 0120 - 775-784-4700 - Fax: 775-784-4283
Improper Withdrawal/Refund Appeal
Students who need to drop a course(s), withdraw from a semester, or request a refund after the drop/refund deadlines
have passed may appeal the process, if there are extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student.
Extenuating Circumstances Example:
- Student becomes ill during the semester and is unable to complete courses.
Appeal Procedures
1. Improper Withdrawal/Refund Appeal Form
2. Signed letter of intent that outlines the specific request. This letter should include concise and relevant
information regarding the situation and the course of action requested.
3. Documentation that supports the request.
The appeal will not be processed until sufficient documentation is provided, for example, a letter from a
doctor or therapist, police report, etc. The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to request
additional information when deemed appropriate.
Once all required paperwork is in order, the request is forwarded to the Student Withdrawal/Refund Appeals Board. If
approved by the Board, the request is then forwarded for final academic approval to the instructor, chair and dean for
each course or the dean of the student's major program.
Students will receive written notification regarding the results of the appeal outcome.
The appeal outcome is final. There are no further appeals for the improper withdrawal/refund process.
Decisions of the Board may include one of the following:
• 100% refund of registration fees paid; courses are removed from the student's transcript
• 50% refund of registration fees; grades of W (withdrawal) are received for the courses
• Withdrawal only - no refund
• Denial
To return to the University at any time after the withdrawal semester, you will need to complete the Returning
Financial aid recipients must obtain counseling from a financial aid officer regarding the impact of dropping courses
or a total withdrawal on a student's financial aid status. Students receiving financial aid/scholarships who withdraw
from a course(s) may have their aid adjusted and may be required to repay some or all of the aid received.
Please be aware that it is the responsibility of each student to clear all financial obligations with the University.
Submit the following documents to: Lori Tiede
Appeals Coordinator
Office of Admissions and Records/Mail Stop 120
(Fitzgerald Student Services Building, 2nd Floor)
(775) 682-5910
ltiede@unr.edu