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Course Withdrawal Policy

Revised March 20, 2007.

Emory students may withdraw from one or more courses until the Friday at 4 pm of the sixth full week of class of the semester after the drop-add period providing that the student continues to carry a load of 12 credit hours or is in his/her final semester of residence as a graduating senior.  In order for a partial withdrawal to be processed, a student must complete a withdrawal form through the Office for Undergraduate Education, consult with his/her course instructor and advisor of record, and receive signatures from both.  These signatures indicate only that consultation has occurred, not that the course instructor and advisor necessarily approve of the student’s decision.  Completed forms must be returned to the Office for Undergraduate Education.

In addition, students will be allowed one voluntary withdrawal from a course after the sixth week withdrawal deadline and until the last day of classes during their first two semesters of full-time residency at Emory College provided that they maintain a 12 credit hour course load. An eligible student must complete a withdrawal form and follow the appropriate procedures as outlined above. This voluntary withdrawal policy applies to first-year students, transfer students and to Oxford continuees.  This policy does not apply to students who are on study abroad programs.

One additional withdrawal provision is available.  After the sixth full week of class after the drop-add period of the semester, a student may petition for a withdrawal from a class based on medical need, family emergency, death in the immediate family or other significant circumstance resulting in unforeseen hardship for the student.  Petitions will be reviewed by academic advisors in the Office for Undergraduate Education, who, with the student’s permission, will consult with medical personnel where appropriate. Consultation with instructors, the student’s advisor and/or others will be part of the decision process. Petitions will be considered for approval by a dean of the College.