Regardless of the date, students who wish to drop or withdraw from all of their courses are voluntarily withdrawing from study for that term. Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute a withdrawal and may result in failing grades as well as additional charges. Such withdrawals must be completed by the last day of class for the session or term. If students have received grades in a completed session of the term, they are not eligible to withdraw. In this case, students may drop courses registered for in the upcoming session; however, they are subject to drop policies for the courses, and grades received for courses in completed sessions will be recorded as part of the student’s permanent academic record for the term.
Students assume financial and academic responsibility for each course for which they register. Students are allowed to cancel enrollment prior to the first day of the semester or session. After classes begin a student must withdraw from the University and must adhere to the refund schedule set forth by the Office of Business and Finance. Students are also responsible for properly registering for the courses they intend to take. Attending class and completing the required work does not constitute an official registration. The appropriate forms for these actions must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. The date on which the Office of the Registrar receives the student’s completed drop or withdrawal form is the effective date on which academic action, refunds, and cancellation of charges are based. Discontinuing attendance in class, notifying an instructor of a status change, vacating a residence hall or non-payment of fees and tuition does not constitute an official withdrawal or course change.
Cancellation Procedures for all Students
Once a student has registered for a future semester and decides before the first day of the semester or session that he/she will not be able to attend, he/she must contact the Office of the Registrar to cancel registration. Cancelling prior to the first day of the semester or session insures minimal financial obligation. The student’s signature is required to process a cancellation.
Written notice must be provided to the Office of Student Accounts to indicate that the student will not be attending for the semester and to request a refund of any tuition paid. Please note that there is a mandatory processing fee due at the time of cancellation. Students may submit an appeal to the University of Mary Washington Tuition Appeal Committee for the removal of tuition and comp fees or late fee charges on their student account for extenuating circumstances. Students must file an appeal within 30 days of the original bill date for the charges or within 30 days of the student’s withdrawal from the University. Details about the appeals process are maintained by the Office of Student Accounts.