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FAQs: Late Withdrawal Exception

Information regarding requesting a Late Withdrawal Exception.

1. To whom does a Late Withdrawal Exception option apply?

Undergraduate students at the University.

2. Where can I find the Late Withdrawal Exception Policy?

It can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog (beginning in 2019-2020) under the heading “EXCEPTION TO UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWAL AND RETURN POLICY.” 

3. How do I request a Late Withdrawal Exception?

Refer to the Late Withdrawal Exception webpage.

4. What are the steps to request a Late Withdrawal Exception?

Refer to the Late Withdrawal Exception webpage.

5. To request a Late Withdrawal Exception, do I need to complete the online University Withdrawal Form?

Yes.  Please follow the steps listed on the Late Withdrawal Exception webpage.

6. Should I consider requesting Incompletes for my classes rather than a Late Withdrawal Exception?

 The Incomplete Policy allows you to complete assignments or exams upon instructor approval when unforeseen circumstances arise near the end of a term.  In contrast, a University Withdrawal eliminates the opportunity to receive any academic credit for the term.  Thus, pursuing Incompletes may include both academic and financial advantages over the alternative of retaking withdrawn courses and paying for them again. 

  • For more information, see the Incomplete Policy in the Undergraduate Catalog.

 

7. After receiving approval for a Late Withdrawal Exception, when can I request to return to Baylor?

After a Late Withdrawal Exception is granted, you must sit out a full Fall or Spring semester. 

  • For a Late University Withdrawal in the Fall, the first potential term to return is the following Summer
  • For a Late University Withdrawal in the Spring, the first potential term to return is the following Spring
  • For a Late University Withdrawal in the Summer, the first potential term to return is the following Spring 
8. What do I need to do to return to Baylor after receiving approval for a Late Withdrawal Exception?

Please refer to the Late Withdrawal Exception webpage.

9. How will this affect my bill? Will I get a refund?

A Late Withdrawal Exception will not lead to a financial refund for tuition, or related fees, for that term. For additional information, please contact https://onestop.web.baylor.edu/contact-us.

10. If I am already registered for next semester, should I drop my schedule?

Yes.

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