Administrative Withdrawal

An administrative withdrawal may be considered in the case of unforeseen extenuating circumstances of debilitating health problems (mental or physical), a family emergency (such as the death of an immediate family member), and unexpected financial difficulties (such as a partner/spouse losing their job) that has significant detrimental impact to a student during the semester.

The following are not acceptable stand-alone reasons for petitioning:

• Poor performance in class/GPA protection
• Failure to attend/participate in class on a regular basis
• Failure to abide by withdrawal deadlines

The student may initiate this request by submitting the online Petition to Receive an Administrative Withdrawal form, with appropriate supporting documentation. This form is located on the website with the Office of Records and Registration forms. Such requests will be reviewed by the Dean of Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Dean of Student Affairs (or designees). If approved, the student will receive a grade of “WA” (Administrative Withdrawal) as described in ACA 3.06: College Grading System policy. A grade of “WA” is not calculated in the GPA; however, it is calculated in credits attempted as described in ADM 2.06: Satisfactory Academic Progress. Administrative withdrawals are not counted in the maximum number of withdrawals noted above.

Students receiving an administrative withdrawal must be withdrawn from all courses in the requested semester.