Are you considering withdrawing from the semester?

We would like to assist you in any way that we can. Here are some resources that may help you stay enrolled in school:

 

Withdrawal Resources

Financial

Visit the Start Green Stay Green webpage, and fill out the form at the bottom of the page in order to be connected to different campus offices that can assist with a multitude of different financial concerns: https://www.unt.edu/staygreen.

Academic

The Learning Center provides tutoring, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and other resources that can assist with academic concerns: https://learningcenter.unt.edu/

Mental Health or Stress

Counseling and Testing Services provides free counseling services to students: mentalhealthmatters.unt.edu.

Personal Emergency (major life event, death of a fmily member, medical circumstance)

The Dean of Students Office has multiple programs that can assist with providing resources and academic advocacy to students experiencing difficult life events.

Disability

The Office of Disability Access assists students with receiving reasonable accommodations in their courses: https://disability.unt.edu/

 

Course Drop & Withdrawal Actions/Impacts

Drop

Definition

Timing

Academic Impact

Financial Impact

Student Status

How To

Student drops all courses prior to the term start.

Prior to first day of course.

Enrollment is not recorded on the official transcript.

No charges are incurred. Financial aid is cancelled for the term.

Not enrolled.

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Student drops an individual course(s) but still remains in other courses for the same session(s).

First day of session or term but before the withdrawal deadline for the session or term.

Before census, courses will not appear on the transcript. After census, courses will appear on the official transcript with a grade of W.

Before census, tuition & financial aid may be adjusted. After census, there is no tuition adjustment.

Enrolled.

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Session Withdrawal

Definition

Timing

Academic Impact

Financial Impact

Student Status

How To

Student drops all courses in an academic session, even if they are enrolled in another session.

First day of session or term but before the withdrawal deadline for the session or term.

Before census, courses will not appear on the transcript. After census, courses will appear on the official transcript with a grade of W.

Students may be eligible for a tuition adjustment based on when the student completes the withdrawal for that session (TEC §54.006.) Financial aid may be adjusted.

Enrolled.

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Withdrawal from University

Definition

Timing

Academic Impact

Financial Impact

Student Status

How To

Student drops all courses for the entire term. There is no enrollment in any session.

First day of session or term but before the withdrawal deadline for the session or term.

Before census, courses will not appear on the transcript. After census, courses will appear on the official transcript with a grade of W.

Students may be eligible for a tuition adjustment based on when the student completes the withdrawal for that session (TEC §54.006.) Financial aid may be adjusted.

Not enrolled.

Contact the Dean of Students Office.

 

Withdrawal Considerations

Tuition Adjustments

If a student withdraws from a course/courses, their tuition may be adjusted. Please review Student Accounting's page for important dates: https://sfs.unt.edu/tuition-adjustments

Financial Aid

Withdrawing from a session may impact a student's federal financial aid eligibility, which means that a student may owe back a portion of the financial aid that they received upon withdrawal. Information about withdrawing with financial aid is located here: https://financialaid.unt.edu/withdrawing 

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
In order to continue receiving federal financial aid, students need to be meet SAP. SAP requires students to complete at least 67% of classes attempted, and withdrawing from a session negatively impacts a student's completion rate. More information about SAP is located here: https://financialaid.unt.edu/sap 
Scholarships
Withdrawing from a session may impact a student's scholarship/grant eligibility, which means that a student may owe back a portion of the aid that they received upon withdrawal. There is also potential for an impact on future aid eligibility. If you have any questions about your scholarship eligibility, you can find contact information for the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office at the right of this webpage scrappysays.unt.edu.
VA Benefits
Veteran/Dependent or Active Duty Service Member using VA or TA benefits for the term may want to contact the Student Veteran Services office to determine any potential implications. Contact information for the Student Veteran Services office can be found here: veterans.unt.edu
International Students
International students will need to contact the International Office in order to speak with an advisor regarding any potential Visa implications of withdrawal: international.unt.edu.  The Dean of Students Office cannot process an international student's withdrawal without the permission of the International Office.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of these implications, please contact our office at DOSWithdrawals@unt.edu, or call 940-565-2648 to schedule a meeting with a staff member. We can help you determine how these implications may impact you and answer your questions. 
 

How to Withdraw

Wintermester (3W Session from December 18th, 2023 to January 9th, 2024)
  • Please email DOSwithdrawals@unt.eduwith your name, eight-digit student ID number, and your request to withdrawal. You will receive a response from one of our staff members. In that email, students will:
  • Be advised of implications for withdrawal.
  • Be informed of any obligations they may have with UNT or need to fulfill prior to withdrawing.
  • Complete Financial Aid documents & Exit Counseling (as applicable).
  • Complete the withdrawal form & other documents (as applicable).
  • Discuss any options or solutions that could assist you in remaining enrolled.
Undergraduate (Spring 2024 Semester)
  • If you are an undergraduate student, you will need to meet with a staff member in person or over zoom prior to receiving withdrawal paperwork. Please visit Navigating College...Simplified | Navigate (unt.edu)to schedule your withdrawal appointment. During the meeting students will:
  • Be advised of implications for withdrawal.
  • Be informed of any obligations they may have with UNT or need to fulfill prior to withdrawing.
  • Complete Financial Aid documents & Exit Counseling (as applicable).
  • Complete the withdrawal form & other documents (as applicable).
  • Discuss any options or solutions that could assist you in remaining enrolled.

*Please note that on a tuition adjustment or major withdrawal deadline, we must receive your withdrawal request by 11:59 PM, and you will receive an additional paperwork return deadline for the tuition adjustment deadline to be honored.

Graduate (Spring 2024 Semester)

If you are a graduate student, you have the option to:

  • Meet with a staff member over zoom or in person prior to receiving withdrawal paperwork. Please visit: Navigating College...Simplified | Navigateto schedule your withdrawal appointment. During the meeting students will:
    • Be advised of implications for withdrawal.
    • Be informed of any obligations they may have with UNT or need to fulfill prior to withdrawing.
    • Complete Financial Aid documents & Exit Counseling (as applicable).
    • Complete the withdrawal form & other documents (as applicable).
    • Discuss any options or solutions that could assist you in remaining enrolled.

OR

  • Email DOSWithdrawals@unt.edu with your name, student ID number, and session you would like to withdraw from. You will receive a response from one of our staff members.

*Please note that on a tuition adjustment or major withdrawal deadline, we must receive your withdrawal request by 11:59 PM, and you will receive an additional paperwork return deadline for the tuition adjustment deadline to be honored.

Withdrawal Appointment Scheduling Information
Please visit Navigate: Navigating College...Simplified | Navigate (unt.edu) to schedule your withdrawal appointment. Please note that it will not be possible to pre-schedule an appointment during any of the drop-in dates listed below. Appointments times are opened one week ahead of time, and therefore new appointment times are added each morning for the upcoming week. For help scheduling, check out the FAQ page: Student FAQs | Navigate (unt.edu). Please contact our office if you have any questions at (940) 565-2648.
In-Person Drop-In Withdrawal Information

In Person drop-ins offer same day appointments for students who are interested in completing or learning more about the semester withdrawal process. Students can arrive at the office anytime between 1:00PM-3:30PM on drop-in days, and they will be put on a waitlist to meet with the next available staff member. *Some of the deadlines for the semester are scheduled outside business days. Please review the Important Dates for Spring 2024, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting*

In-Person Drop-in Advising Schedule (Come to Union 409):

 

Dates

Times

Location

Tuesday, January 16th through Monday, January 29th (first two weeks of the semester)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Union 409

Friday, February 8th  through Friday, March 22nd  (weekly Friday drop-in option) (NO DROP IN OPTIONS ON MARCH 15TH)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Friday only) (NO DROP IN OPTIONS ON MARCH 15TH)

Union 409

Thursday, February 1st (regular session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

Wednesday, February 7th (regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Union 409

Friday, February 23rd (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Union 409

Monday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 20th (8W2 session begins and 8W2  80% tuition adjustment deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

Friday, March 22nd (the last business day 8W2 session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

Monday, March 25th through Friday, April 5th  (last two weeks to withdraw from the regular session)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Union 409

Friday, April 12th and Friday, April 19th (weekly Friday drop-in option: 8W2)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

Friday, April; 26th (deadline to withdraw from 8W2 session)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

Virtual Drop-In Withdrawal Information:

Virtual drop-ins offer same day appointments for students who are interested in completing or learning more about the semester withdrawal process. Students can log into the zoom meeting anytime between 9:00AM-11:30AM on drop-in days and will remain in the waiting room until the next available staff member is able to meet with them. *Some of the deadlines for the semester are scheduled outside business days. Please review the Important Dates for Spring 2024, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting*

Virtual Drop-in Advising Schedule (meet virtually via Zoom):

 

Dates

Times

Location

Tuesday, January 16th through Monday, January 29th (first two weeks of the semester)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Meeting ID: 838 0927 9309

Friday, February 8th  through Friday, March 22nd  (weekly Friday drop-in option) (NO DROP IN OPTIONS ON MARCH 15TH)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday only) (NO DROP IN OPTIONS ON MARCH 15TH)

Meeting ID: 882 5903 6812

Thursday, February 1st (regular session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 885 1180 8317

Wednesday, February 7th (regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 885 1180 8317

Friday, February 23rd (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 827 0935 3865

Monday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 20th (8W2 session begins and 8W2  80% tuition adjustment deadline)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 884 8043 1830

Friday, March 22nd (the last business day 8W2 session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 882 5903 6812

Monday, March 25th through Friday, April 5th  (last two weeks to withdraw from the regular session)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Meeting ID: 897 6340 5375

Friday, April 12th and Friday, April 19th  (weekly Friday drop-in option: 8W2)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 885 9681 7657

Friday, April; 26th (deadline to withdraw from 8W2 session)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 885 9681 7657

Important Withdrawal Dates & Deadlines

Visit Student Accounting for withdrawal tuition adjustment dates & deadlines: https://sfs.unt.edu/tuition-adjustments

Visit Registrar’s Office for the academic calendar & withdrawal deadlines:  https://registrar.unt.edu/registration-guides-by-semester