Involuntary Withdrawal Process
and Documentation
An involuntary withdrawal may be requested whenever there are circumstances beyond the
student’s control which make it impossible to complete the course(s) in progress during a given
semester.
All involuntary withdrawals must include a completed Involuntary Withdrawal Form,
supporting documentation based on the reason for filing an involuntary withdrawal as
specified below, and a personal statement. This statement should include information on the
applicable semester, course(s), reason for withdrawal, and preferred outcome. Only complete
packets will be accepted by the Office of Enrollment Services.
A withdrawal is considered involuntary if it results from one of the following situations:
a. Called to active military duty via enlistment, activation, or deployment.
The request for withdrawal must be substantiated with copies of military orders signed by the
individual's commanding officer or another appropriate official to show proof of date effective.
You must also receive approval from a Military Enrollment Services Specialist at Montgomery
College.
b. Illness of the student or in the immediate family of the student. Immediate family includes a
child, parent, spouse, or other regular member of the individual's household.
Certification must be provided by the student's or family member's attending physician stating
that the student's or family member's illness requires the student's withdrawal.
Physician’s note must be on professional stationary, specify dates of treatment, and clearly
indicate that illness made it impossible for student to continue enrollment in classes.
c. Death of the student or in the immediate family of the student.
Appropriate substantiation must accompany the request for withdrawal. Examples include a
death certificate, notice, newspaper article, or funeral program.
Relationship to student must be clearly indicated in documentation.
d. Involuntary transfer/change in work hours by the student's employer which precludes
continued attendance. Military branches of service are considered employers under this
section.
A letter from the supervisor should be provided and appear on company letterhead, indicate
effective date of change in work schedule, and outline new work schedule.
Additional information regarding tuition, fees, and refund policies may be found at
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/verified/pnp/45001.doc.
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If your involuntary withdrawal is approved, you may receive a pro-rated refund of tuition based on
your date of withdrawal, last date of attendance, and/or effective date of your situation as
documented above. Fees are non-refundable.
If you are eligible for a full or pro-rated refund, this process may take a minimum of six
weeks to complete.
