Withdrawal from the Semester

The University recognizes that circumstances may arise that require a student to cease class attendance prior to the end of the semester. Listed below are procedures and important information on withdrawal that graduate students must follow to ensure they can return to ISU (or transfer to another college). If a student leaves without properly processing a withdrawal, the absences from class and from the campus will be justification for the grade of "F" to be assigned for the courses in which the student is enrolled.

IMPORTANT: Students who wish to drop the last course of a semester (or all of their courses) must complete a withdrawal form. This will withdraw the student from the semester but not from the University. Students who withdraw may return to ISU without reapplying for admission if they are in good standing and enroll in courses within two calendar years. Students who withdraw during their first semester will need to contact the College of Graduate and Professional Studies to update their term of entry. 



Withdrawal Procedures


Graduate students who wish to withdraw from all ISU classes must complete and submit this withdrawal form to the Office of Registration and Records.  





Important Information


    

  • Grade determination.  Grades for graduate students who officially withdraw from the University, will be determined as 
follows: (1) Withdrawals occurring and processed from the first week through the tenth week of classes: No grades assigned; 
(2) Withdrawals occurring and processed beyond the tenth week of classes: "WF" if the work of the student completed at the time of withdrawal 
deserves a failing grade; "WP" if the work of the student completed at the time of withdrawal deserves a passing grade. It should be noted that "WF" grades will be included in the calculation of the grade point average of those students who earn such grades.

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  • Graduate assistantship and scholarships/fee waivers.  For withdrawal information, refer to these guidelines.
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  • Refunds of fees.  For information on refund of fees, refer to the registration instructions published on-line each semester and summer session.    

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  • Residence hall contracts.  Withdrawal from enrollment results in cancellation of the 
residence hall contract; however, students are responsible for contacting Residential Life  
if they are not planning to return to the University. Residence hall students should review the terms and 
conditions of their residence hall contract.
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  • Refunds and repayments of assistance.  Students who withdraw (officially or unofficially) from all of their 
classes before 60 percent of a semester is completed may be required to repay some or all of their 
financial aid. For further information and assistance, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. 

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  • Withdrawal following priority scheduling.  Students who participate in priority scheduling must 
initiate an official withdrawal in accordance with the procedures described above if they elect not to 
attend any classes during the session for which priority scheduling was accomplished. An official 
withdrawal must be completed for the semester for which the student has priority scheduled even 
if he/she has withdrawn from the previous semester.  The refund of fees will follow the schedule of 
refunds contained in the registration instructions, published on-line each semester and summer session.

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  • Withdrawal during a summer session.  All procedures concerning withdrawal are carefully 
explained in the registration instructions, 
published on-line each semester and summer session. See these publications for details regarding grading, refund provisions, and calendar limits.

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Contact



Office of Registration and Records

Parson Hall 009

200 North 7th Street

Indiana State University
 
Terre Haute, IN 47809
 
(812) 237-2020

ISU-ORR@mail.indstate.edu









Last updated: 14 December 2012



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Contact




Office of Registration and Records

Parson Hall 009

200 North 7th Street

Indiana State University
 
Terre Haute, IN 47809
 
(812) 237-2020

ISU-ORR@mail.indstate.edu