Overview of the Withdrawal Process

Fall and Spring Withdrawal

  1. The student submits the online withdrawal form
  2. All current semester courses will be noted as withdrawn (W) on the student’s transcript.
  3. All future semester courses will be canceled from the student’s record.
  4. Once a withdrawal is processed, a student must file either a Re-enrollment Form or a Non-degree Enrollment Form (depending on their academic status at the time of withdrawal) to return to Penn State.

Summer Withdrawal

  1. The student submits the online withdrawal form.
  2. All current semester courses will be noted as withdrawn (W) on the student’s transcript.
  3. All fall semester courses will remain on the student’s record.
  4. The student remains in active status in LionPATH; It is not necessary to file a re-enrollment or a non-degree enrollment form for the fall semester.

Helpful Tips

  • The student should meet with the following individuals/offices before submitting a withdrawal:
    • Their adviser (to discuss any impact on future academic plans or possible alternatives to withdrawal)
    • Bursar’s and Financial Aid Offices (to discuss any impact on financial aid or balance owed on their semester tuition)
    • Housing and Food Services Office (if the student lives on-campus)
  • International Students may need to return to their home country immediately upon withdrawal from the University. It is essential that they meet with the Coordinator of International Student Services (Student Affairs) before submitting a withdrawal

Withdrawal Checklist

Semester:

  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Reasons for Withdrawing

Please select all the reasons which apply:

  • Doing poorly in some or all of my courses
  • Problems with financial aid
  • Personal health issues
  • Family issues
  • Personal issues
  • Transferring to another college or university
  • Active military duty

Financial Responsibility

  • Tuition Adjustment: Please see the Bursar’s Office in W111 Smith regarding the Tuition Adjustment Policy.
    • Date of Contact with Bursar
    • Initials of Bursar Rep
  • Financial Aid: Withdrawals may result in adjustments to current-year financial aid and loss of future financial aid eligibility. Penn State’s Academic Progress Policy requires that students must complete a minimum of 67% of cumulative attempted credits with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Please see the Office of Financial Aid in W113 Smith Building to review your record.
    • Date of Contact with Financial Aid
    • Initials of Financial Aid Rep

Additional Implications

  • Housing/Food Services: Please stop by the Port-Sky Café Office to cancel your Housing and/or Meal Plan contract.
  • Because the decision to withdraw has far-reaching ramifications, please contact an academic adviser to discuss the impact of withdrawal on your future academic plans and possible alternatives to withdrawal.
  • International Students: You may need to return to your home country immediately upon withdrawal from the University. Please meet with the Coordinator of International Student Services.
    • Date of Contact with Coordinator
    • Initials of Coordinator

Returning to Penn State

Once a withdrawal is processed, a student must file either a Re-enrollment Form or a Non-Degree Enrollment Form (depending on your academic status at the time of withdrawal) to return to Penn State. Additional information may be found on any campus website.
I have read and understood all the information included in this form.

  • Signature
  • Date