Withdrawals from all Classes (Complete Semester Withdrawals)

Student Initiated Withdrawals

Students may withdraw from all courses through the 10th week of classes using the complete withdrawal functionality in Course Search and Registration on CentralLink. Students enrolled in short term courses, on-line courses, or have already withdrawn from a single course will be referred to the Registrar’s Office for assistance.

A student will automatically receive W’s as an indicator of withdrawal through the tenth week of the Fall and Spring semesters or through the midpoint of all courses shorter than one semester. The instructor will be notified of the course withdrawal. In cases of academic dishonesty, the instructor will notify the Registrar’s Office to reinstate the course and the instructor will submit the final grade. Summer complete semester withdrawals must be initiated with the assistance of the Registrar’s Office.

Students withdrawing from the university between the 10th week and the Friday of the 14th week of the semester must contact the Registrar’s office. W’s will be assigned for passing work of D- or better and E’s for failing work. During this period, students enrolled in a CR/NC only course will receive W’s for passing work of C or better and a grade of E (which is converted to NC) for failing work. The Registrar’s Office will contact each instructor to verify whether or not the student is earning a passing grade.

No student may withdraw from all classes during the week preceding final examination week.

A student following the above procedures may receive certain refunds, if eligible, in accordance with university regulations.

A student leaving the university without officially withdrawing will not be eligible for refunds and will not be eligible for a W grade.

Note: A non-refundable $50 withdrawal fee for each course will be assessed. See the Registrar’s website for more information.

Involuntary Withdrawal

Students who are dismissed for administrative or disciplinary reasons or students who owe past due amounts may be subject to involuntary withdrawal from classes and will receive a “W” for each class as an indicator of withdrawal. In addition, students living in residence halls with a past due balance may have their meals and long distance telephone privileges discontinued until their accounts are brought to a current status. Any delinquencies in the Family Housing Apartments may result in the initiation of eviction proceedings.

University staff will counsel students who:

engage or threaten to engage in behavior that poses a danger of causing physical harm to self or others, or
engage or threaten to engage in behavior that would cause significant property damage, or directly and substantially impede the lawful activities of others.

In situations a. and b. above, the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs or designee may refer a student to the Behavior Evaluation Team to assist the student in functioning effectively within the university environment. Referral to the Behavioral Evaluation Team does not preclude removal from the university, or university housing, in accordance with provisions of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures and/or the Housing Agreement. A student referred to the Behavioral Evaluation Team shall be notified in writing, and shall be provided written information on the procedures to follow.

Withdrawal or Leave of Absence to Enter Military Service

A graduate or undergraduate student who receives orders to perform a period of military service (i.e., active duty, inactive duty training, or state service) is entitled to receive (a) a full refund of tuition and fees for the semester, or (b) an incomplete (I) grade. A student who has completed the majority of a given semester may request an incomplete (I) grade for their enrolled courses, instead of receiving a refund.

For verification of impending military service, military service orders should be sent to the Veterans’ Resource Center at veterans@cmich.edu.

For a Withdrawal because of Military Service:

The Veterans’ Resource Center will compile all required documentation and inform the Registrar of the student’s eligibility for the withdrawal (drop exception).

If a student is utilizing GI Bill® or other military benefits, any funds paid by those benefits must be returned to the source of the funding.

For a Leave of Absence/ Incomplete (I) Grade:

The student shall work with their instructor(s) for confirmation of the student's eligibility to receive an incomplete (I) grade. The incomplete (I) grade policy is found here.

In addition to tuition and fees, the student is also entitled to a refund of all housing fees paid to the university. Meal plan charges will be prorated based upon the date the student leaves campus.

Students who are also receiving Title IV Financial Aid must contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (financialaid@cmich.edu) to determine the impact of their withdrawal on Title IV funds.

Students who enlist or volunteer for military service during the session must withdraw from the university according to regular withdrawal and refund procedures.

See also Offset Policy for Undergraduate Students.