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University Withdrawal

• Beginning the first class day of a semester, students who are financially settled must schedule an exit interview with a representative in Academic Support Programs within the Paul L. Foster Success Center (PLFSC) in order to withdraw from the University. For a nursing student on the Dallas campus to withdraw from the University during a semester, the student must secure clearance from the Associate Dean prior to scheduling an exit interview.

• The effective University Withdrawal date is established by the date on which a student schedules an exit interview with a staff member in Academic Support Programs within the Paul L. Foster Success Center. The date the appointment is scheduled may be different than the actual date of the interview.

• Any other procedure will lead to failure in all courses for which the student is registered. Under no circumstance does notification to professors or dropping classes constitute an official University Withdrawal.

Dropping classes vs. University Withdrawal

A Class Withdrawal (dropping a class) is not considered a University Withdrawal. The term "University Withdrawal" refers to discontinuing all classes after financial settlement through an exit interview with the PLFSC and leaving the University for that semester. If you are considering dropping one or more classes, see http://www.baylor.edu/b4udrop

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UNSURE WHAT TO DO? Email Academic Support Programs at Success_Center@baylor.edu. Or, feel free to stop by the front office at Academic Support Programs located in the basement of the West Wing of Sid Richardson during regular business hours • (254) 710-8696.

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Withdrawal Check List

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To begin the withdrawal process, complete these steps:

1. Schedule the mandatory exit interview. Or, feel free to stop by the front office at Academic Support Programs located in the basement of the West Wing of Sid Richardson during regular business hours.
2. If you are receiving scholarships or other financial aid, contact a financial aid counselor to discuss financial implications. Student Financial Aid Office, Clifton Robinson Tower, First Floor • (254) 710-2611

   Make Sure you know the answers to these questions:

   • How long before my student loans enter repayment?
   • How will my future scholarships (or otehr aid) be impacted by withdrawing?
   • Am I likely to owe a balance or receive a refund?

3. If you are living on campus, cancel your campus housing. A student must vacate campus housing within 48 hours of the official withdrawal date. Living_Learning@baylor.edu • (254) 710-3642
   

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Refer to the 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog pages 34-35 for CRITICAL information about withdrawals.

All academic actions deadlines and attached grading periods are posted on the University Academic Calendar.