Withdrawal

We understand that there may be a time when you are in a position that makes the successful completion of a semester all but impossible. The University of Illinois recognizes that these circumstances exist and provides two formal options:


1) Cancellation Before the Semester Begins

You may cancel your registration before the end of the business day prior to the first day of classes. A cancellation no later than the business day before the first day of instruction results in a cancellation of all tuition and fee charges for that semester.

How to cancel:

•  Log online to UI-Integrate Self-Service (Banner), find the registration module and select add/drop classes. Use the “web-drop” provision for each of your classes. However, when you attempt to drop your last class, the system will prompt you to use the electronic notification of intent to cancel your registration. This electronic notification is time stamped, and must be submitted no later than the business day before the first day of instruction to be eligible for cancellation. You can access more information at the Office of Admissions and Records at www.oar.uiuc.edu or 217.333.0302.

•  Submit a request for cancellation of registration to the Office of Admissions and Records. The request must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the business day before the first day of instruction of the term you wish to cancel. Requests by mail should be addressed to the Office of Admissions and Records, 901 West Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 61801 or in person at the Records Service Center, 901 West Illinois Street, by 5:00 p.m. on the business day before the first day of instruction of the term you wish to cancel.

It is also helpful to inform your academic advisor of your intent to cancel by calling 217.333.4710.



2) Withdrawal During the Semester

Once the semester begins, you can no longer cancel but you can request to withdraw. If you experience extenuating circumstances that require you to leave campus for an extended period of time or encounter events that negatively impact your ability to academically progress, then you can exercise your option to withdraw. A withdrawal means you are ending your enrollment in classes and does not necessarily mean that you are formally ending your admission to Illinois or your ability to register for subsequent semesters at Illinois.

How to withdraw:

•  It is always a good idea to discuss your options with your DGS academic advisor. You can reach your    advisor at 217.333.4710. You will probably be required to visit the DGS office in the Campus Center    for Advising and Academic Services.

•  At the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services, you will be required to fill out an official    withdrawal form. This form requires you to obtain signatures from several campus offices and then    submit the form to the Office of Admissions and Records.

•  You can not withdraw yourself via the web using UI-Integrate Self-Service.

•  If you fail to follow the official withdrawal procedure – e.g. you simply stop going to classes and leave    campus, then you are still responsible for tuition and fee assessments and will earn “F” grades in    your classes.

•  Refunds for tuition and fees are provided on a pro-rata basis depending on the date of the    withdrawal. Special refund policies apply if you withdraw to enter either active duty in the armed forces    or other approved national defense.

•  More information and the applicable refund deadlines are available from the Office of Admissions    and Records: Visit www.oar.uiuc.edu or call 217.333.0302.

Importantly:

•  If you begin the withdrawal process after the ninth week of the semester, or later, you may be subject    to having conditions imposed on your withdrawal and/or your ability to enroll for subsequent    semesters.

•  Make sure you discuss any and all ramifications of withdrawing with your DGS academic advisor:    217.333.4710

•  NCAA athletes must first consult with their academic counselors.

•  International students must first consult with ISSS counselors.