You should know:
- Students with a documented medical or other emergency may apply for an Emergency Withdrawal.
- An Emergency Withdrawal will be noted on the permanent record as "W*" and will not be considered as part of the 14-hour maximum.
- If you receive W*s for all of your courses, your academic standing will be carried forward from the previous semester.
- Receiving W*s does not absolve you of financial liability to the College.
- Withdrawal due to a call to active military duty will be noted on the permanent record as "M*" and will not count toward the 14-hour limit.
- If you completed a substantial portion of the semester, your instructors may be contacted to inquire whether at the time you last attended it was still possible for you to pass the course.
- The Emergency Withdrawal submission deadline is the last day of classes.
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Acceptable circumstances for an Emergency Withdrawal:
- Severe medical problems
- Mental health problems
- Personal emergencies
- Family emergencies
You must be able to provide clear and complete documentation of the situation from a qualified professional such as a doctor or psychological counselor.
To apply for an Emergency Withdrawal:
- Complete an Emergency Withdrawal Application Form (see below)
- Specify your emergency circumstances
- Supply written documentation from a qualified professional such as a doctor or psychological counselor to support your request
For Qualified Professionals:
Please use this secure upload link if you are a qualified professional providing evidence in support of a student’s Emergency Withdrawal request.