Withdrawing from a Course
- Individual course withdrawals are submitted through the Self-Service Registration feature and must be completed by the published deadline.
- Undergraduate students can only withdraw from up to 16 credit hours for all terms, excluding summer sessions.
Withdrawing from Current and Future Terms
- It is essential to speak with your advisor before withdrawing from all classes.
- During the official withdrawal period by the published deadline, complete the withdrawal form for all current and future Withdrawals.
- Note that only terms with registration are eligible for withdrawal. You are withdrawn from a term without class registration on file.
- For Withdraws from Current Term, requests are reviewed by a university official and then processed by the Registrar's Office once confirmed.
- Review the readmission policy that may be required upon returning.
- Please contact the Registrar's Office at (828) 262-2050 or registrar@appstate.edu with questions regarding the withdrawal process.
Late or Retroactive Withdrawal
- Complete Withdrawal from the Current Term After the Deadline or From a Prior Term:
Review the policy for Late or Retroactive Withdrawal due to extenuating circumstances if you miss the official withdrawal period. - Partial or Single Course Withdrawal after the Deadline for Non-Medical Reasons:
Extenuating, late or retroactive course withdrawals, which are not medical in nature, require approval from the appropriate campus office utilizing the Request for Course Withdrawal Policy Exception form. - Partial or Single Course Withdrawal after the Deadline for Medical Reasons:
Late or retroactive course withdrawals, which are Medical in nature, are reviewed and approved by the Office of Health Services.
Additional Information and Resources
- For refund questions, visit the Office of Student Accounts website or email studentaccounts@appstate.edu.
- For withdrawal questions, contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@appstate.edu.
- Review the Term Withdrawal Checklist for detailed exit steps.
- New undergraduate students should notify the Office of Admissions if they decide not to attend before their first term.
- New graduate students should notify Graduate Admissions if they decide not to attend before their first term.