University Withdrawal
A University Withdrawal is officially discontinuing ALL classes for which a student is registered on or after the 1st day of classes through the 50th class day in a semester (or equivalent).
- A W grade as a result of a withdrawal does not impact the student's GPA, but does count as an attempt in the course.
- For information regarding the differences between a Drop and a University Withdrawal, please see information at this link.
View the Financial Impact of Withdrawals
University Withdrawal Dates
| Traditional Calendar | Add/Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester Calendar | Add/Drop/Withdrawal Dates |
For information about University Withdrawals after the deadline above, please click here for Late Withdrawal Exception information.
Start a University Withdrawal
The official effective withdrawal date is determined by the date the student submits the withdrawal form. A student communicating their desire to withdraw to their advisor, or other faculty/staff member, does not constitute a University Withdrawal. A University Withdrawal is only initiated once the student submits a University Withdrawal form.
University Withdrawal Resources
- Financial Refund Schedule and Policies
- Academic Catalog Policies
- All academic actions, deadlines, and grading periods are posted on the University Academic Calendar.
Contacts
| Financial | One Stop | https://onestop.web.baylor.edu/contact-us |
| Academic | Academic Advisor | Contact your Academic Advisor |
| Judicial | Student Conduct Administration | https://studentconduct.web.baylor.edu/ |
| General | Office of the Registrar | https://registrar.web.baylor.edu/our-team/contact-us |
| Mental, physical, emotional needs | Care Team |
Specific Student Populations:
- Students in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (Dallas Campus): After submitting the withdrawal form, contact the Associate Dean's Office for an exit interview.
- Social Work Students: After submitting the withdrawal form, contact your advisor or program director for an exit interview.
- Online Graduate Students: After submitting the withdrawal form, contact your advisor or program director for an exit interview.
Planning to return to Baylor:
Undergraduate students must complete the Student Reactivation Process prior to the semester you plan to return. Graduate and Seminary Students should contact Graduate Admissions or Seminary, while Law students should contact the Law School. For information about this process go to Student Reactivation