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
Withdrawal Resources
Concern:
Resource:
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: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services
Personal emergency (major life event, death of a family 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: https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/resources
Disability
The Office of Disability Access assists students with receiving reasonable accommodations in their courses: https://disability.unt.edu/
- Course Drop & Withdrawal Actions/Impacts
Action
Definition
Timing
Academic Impact
Financial Impact
Student Status
How To
Drop
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.
Adjust schedule through myUNT.
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.
Adjust schedule through myUNT.
Session Withdrawal
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.
Adjust schedule through myUNT.
Withdrawal from University
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 https://scrappysays.unt.edu/s/
- 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: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-veteran-services/contact.
- 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: https://international.unt.edu/content/schedule-appointment-isss. 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.
- Withdrawal Resources
Withdrawal Resources
Concern:
Resource:
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: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services
Personal emergency (major life event, death of a family 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: https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/resources
Disability
The Office of Disability Access assists students with receiving reasonable accommodations in their courses: https://disability.unt.edu/
- Course Drop & Withdrawal Actions/Impacts
Action
Definition
Timing
Academic Impact
Financial Impact
Student Status
How To
Drop 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. Adjust schedule through myUNT. 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. Adjust schedule through myUNT. Session Withdrawal 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. Adjust schedule through myUNT. Withdrawal from University 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 https://scrappysays.unt.edu/s/
- 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: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-veteran-services/contact.
- 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: https://international.unt.edu/content/schedule-appointment-isss. 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:
-
Undergraduate
- 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. 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
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. 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.
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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.
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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 Fall 2023, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting.
In-Person Drop-in Advising Schedule (Come to Union 409):
Dates
Times
Location
Monday, Aug 21 through Monday, Sept 1 (first two weeks of the semester)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Union 409
Friday, Sept 8 through Friday Oct 27 (weekly Friday drop-in option)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Friday only)
Union 409
Tuesday, Sept 5 (regular session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Friday, Sept 8 (the last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Friday, Sept 29 (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Wednesday, October 18 (8W2 session 80% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Friday, Oct 20 (the last business day 8W2 session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Monday, Oct 30 through Friday, Nov 10 (last two weeks to withdraw from the regular session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Union 409
Friday, Dec 2 (deadline to withdraw from 8W2 session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
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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 Fall 2023, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting.
Dates
Times
Location
Monday, Aug 21 through Monday, Sept 1 (first two weeks of the semester)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Meeting ID: 892 7212 7253
Friday, Sept 15 through Friday Oct 27 (weekly Friday drop-in option)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday only)
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Tuesday, Sept 5 (regular session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 892 7364 1161
Friday, Sept 8 (the last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Friday, Sept 29 (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Wednesday, October 18 (8W2 session 80% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 884 8043 1830
Friday, Oct 20 (the last business day 8W2 session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Monday, Oct 30 through Friday, Nov 10 (last two weeks to withdraw from the regular session)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Meeting ID: 853 8591 1854
Friday, Nov 17 (weekly Friday drop-in option: 8W2)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 822 9049 1655
Friday, Dec 2 (deadline to withdraw from 8W2 session)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 884 2790 5499
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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
-
Undergraduate
- 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. 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
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. 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.
- Meet with a staff member over zoom or in person prior to receiving withdrawal paperwork. During the meeting students will:
-
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 Fall 2023, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting.
In-Person Drop-in Advising Schedule (Come to Union 409):
Dates Times Location Monday, Aug 21 through Monday, Sept 1 (first two weeks of the semester)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Union 409
Friday, Sept 8 through Friday Oct 27 (weekly Friday drop-in option)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Friday only)
Union 409
Tuesday, Sept 5 (regular session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Friday, Sept 8 (the last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Friday, Sept 29 (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Wednesday, October 18 (8W2 session 80% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Friday, Oct 20 (the last business day 8W2 session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
Monday, Oct 30 through Friday, Nov 10 (last two weeks to withdraw from the regular session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Union 409
Friday, Dec 2 (deadline to withdraw from 8W2 session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Union 409
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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 Fall 2023, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting.
Dates
Times
Location
Monday, Aug 21 through Monday, Sept 1 (first two weeks of the semester)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Meeting ID: 892 7212 7253
Friday, Sept 15 through Friday Oct 27 (weekly Friday drop-in option)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday only)
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Tuesday, Sept 5 (regular session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 892 7364 1161
Friday, Sept 8 (the last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Friday, Sept 29 (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Wednesday, October 18 (8W2 session 80% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 884 8043 1830
Friday, Oct 20 (the last business day 8W2 session 50% tuition adjustment deadline)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 828 0907 7469
Monday, Oct 30 through Friday, Nov 10 (last two weeks to withdraw from the regular session)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Meeting ID: 853 8591 1854
Friday, Nov 17 (weekly Friday drop-in option: 8W2)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 822 9049 1655
Friday, Dec 2 (deadline to withdraw from 8W2 session)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting ID: 884 2790 5499
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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
