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
Office of Admissions and Records
University of Nevada, Reno/Mail Stop 0120 - 775-784-4700 - Fax: 775-784-4283
Improper Withdrawal/Refund Appeal
I have provided a letter of intent explaining my extenuating circumstances and substantiating documentation of my situation.
I hereby authorize Admissions and Records to release my confidential information, resulting from contact with the staff of
Admissions and Records.
I understand that information regarding my withdrawal/refund request will be heard by all members of the Student Withdrawal/
Refund Appeals Board. The Board members will not release confidential information from their meetings and the original student
file will be returned to Admissions and Records for safekeeping.
I understand that I am under no obligation to disclose the requested information and am releasing the information voluntarily. I
may revoke this consent at any time by informing Admissions and Records in writing of my intent. Further, this consent shall
expire after a period of 90 days from the date of my signature below.
In consideration of this consent, I hereby release the above parties from any and all liability. I also acknowledge by signing this
form that I may be required to repay some or all of the Financial Aid received for the term(s) in question if the appeal is approved.
By signing below, I acknowledge acceptance and understanding of the terms listed above. I certify that the
information in this appeal is true, accurate and complete.
Name
NSHE ID
Signature
Date
Requested Action:
Total Withdrawal from Classes
Partial Withdrawal from Classes
Change to Audit
100% Refund*
50% Refund (only granted for withdrawal
from all courses of the semester)*
* Refunds may require student to repay
some or all of Financial Aid received for the
term(s). Contact the Office of Financial Aid
with questions.
Semester/Year Requested Courses Last Day of Attendance
For Office Use Only
Approved
Denied
Date