Withdrawal Information

Are you considering withdrawing from the university? 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 Student Emergency Support Program 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: www.unt.edu/onestop/student-emergency-support-program.

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 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.

Disability

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

Course Drop & Withdrawal Actions/Impacts Guide

To print a copy for your records, view Course Drop and Withdrawal Guide PDF.

Action Definition Timing Academic Impact Financial Impact Student Status How To Resources
Drop without a W Student drops all courses prior to the term start. Prior to first day of session. Courses are not recorded on the transcript. No charges are incurred. Financial aid is canceled 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). On or before the Last Day to Drop a Class without a W for the session. Courses will not appear on transcript. May receive a tuition adjustment. Financial Aid adjustments may occur depending on aid requirements. Enrolled. Adjust schedule through myUNT.
Drop with a W Student drops an individual course(s) but still remains in other courses for the same session(s). Drop with a W begin date through Last Day to Drop a Class Section With a W for the session. Courses dropped within this period will receive a grade of W on transcript. No tuition adjustment. Financial Aid adjustments may occur depending on aid requirements. Enrolled. Adjust schedule through myUNT.
Session Withdrawal Student drops all courses in an session (i.e.- 8W1), even if they are enrolled in another session On or before the Last Day to Drop a Class without a W for the session. Courses will not appear on transcript. 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.
Drop with a W begin date through Last Day to Drop a Class Section With a W for the session Courses dropped within this period will receive a grade of W on transcript.
Withdrawal from Term/Semester Student drops all courses for the entire term. There is no enrollment in any session. On or before the Last Day to Drop a Class without a W for the session. Courses dropped on or before the Last Day to Drop a Class Section Without a W period will not appear on the transcript. 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.
Drop with a W begin date through Last Day to Drop a Class Section With a W for the session. Courses dropped after the Last Day to Drop a Class Section Without a W period will receive a grade of W.

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

Undergraduate (Fall 2025 Semester)

If you are an undergraduate student who lives in the Residence Halls or receives financial aid, you will need to meet with a staff member in person or over zoom prior to receiving withdrawal paperwork. Please visit Navigate: 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.  

If you are an undergraduate student who does not live in the Residence Halls or does not receive financial aid, you have the option to:

  • Meet with a staff member over zoom or in person prior to receiving withdrawal paperwork. Please visit Navigate: 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.

OR

  • Submit a Withdrawal Request Form, including 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.  

Graduate (Summer 2025 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 Navigate: 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.

OR

  • Submit a Withdrawal Request Form, including 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 Fall 2025, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting*

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

Dates

Times

Location

Notes

Monday, August 18th through Tuesday, September 2nd

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

Union 409

(first two weeks of the semester)

Friday, September 5th (Last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

(Last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)

Friday, September 12th

No In Person Drop-Ins Available

N/A

 

Friday, September 19th:

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

 

Friday, September 26th (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Union 409

(deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)

Friday, October 3rd

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

 

Friday, October 10th:

No In Person Drop-Ins Available

N/A

 

Monday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 15th (8W2 session begins and 8W2  80% tuition adjustment deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Union 409

(8W2 session begins and 8W2  80% tuition adjustment deadline)

Friday, October 17th  (Last business day before the 50% tuition adjustment deadline and the census deadline)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

(Last business day before the 50% tuition adjustment deadline and the census deadline)

Friday, October 24th:

No In Person Drop-ins Available

N/A

 

Friday, October 31st

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

 

Monday, November 3rd through Friday, November 7th (last week to withdraw from the regular session)

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

Union 409

(last week to withdraw from the regular session)

Friday, November 14th

No In Person Drop-Ins Available

N/A

 

Friday, November 21st (Last day to withdrawal from 8W2 session)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Union 409

(Last day to withdrawal from 8W2 session)
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 2025, which can be found here: Important Dates | Student Accounting*

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

Dates

Times

Location

Monday, August 18th through Tuesday, September 3rd (first two weeks of the semester)

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

Meeting ID: 833 6308 6417

Friday, September 5th (Last business day before the regular session 25% tuition adjustment deadline)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 833 6308 6417

Friday, September 12th:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 840 9996 1734

Friday, September 19th:

No Zoom Drop-Ins Available

N/A

Friday, September 26th (deadline to withdraw from 8W1 session)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 840 9996 1734

Friday, October 4th:

No Zoom Drop-Ins Available

N/A

Friday, October 10th:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 840 9996 1734

Monday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 15th (8W2 session begins and 8W2  80% tuition adjustment deadline)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​ Meeting ID: 891 1886 5334

Friday, October 17th  (Last business day before the 50% tuition adjustment deadline and the census deadline)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

​​​​​​​Meeting ID: 891 1886 5334

Friday, October 24th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 840 9996 1734

Friday, October 31st

No Zoom Drop-Ins Available

N/A

Monday, November 3rd through Friday, November 7th (last week to withdraw from the regular session)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 871 9357 1880

Friday, November 14th

No Zoom Drop-Ins Available

N/A

Friday, November 21st  (Last day to withdrawal from 8W2 session)

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting ID: 846 7208 3844

 

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