Voluntary Course Withdrawal Request Form

This form is used to withdraw from a course voluntarily. This form will be submitted to the Office of the Deans. Questions about its completion can be directed to (HWSDeans@hws.edu or 315-781-3467).

This form follows the process below for submission, approval, and notification:
Voluntary withdrawal workflow (student, dean, registrar, staff advisor, advisor, instructor)

Voluntary withdrawal workflow (student, dean, registrar, staff advisor, advisor, instructor)

Policy

A voluntary course withdrawal may be requested by a student at any time up to and including the last day of classes of the semester in which the student is enrolled in the course. However, graduating seniors in their final semester will only have until the end of the 11th week of classes to withdraw from a course so that graduation requirements can be finalized.

Students should consult with the Office of Financial Aid by phone, (315)-781-3315, or by email, finaid@hws.edu to discuss the consequences of the withdrawal. The deans will notify the student, instructor, and advisors if/when the withdrawal is approved. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor to form a plan to make up the credit(s).

Students may not use a voluntary course withdrawal for a course in which they stand accused of a violation of the principle of academic integrity or if they have been found responsible for such a violation.

Before submitting:

Please note that submitting a request for Voluntary Withdrawal of a course you are enrolled in does NOT guarantee approval. If necessary, you will need to work with your dean on a plan for how you will make up the credit and/or course requirement before the dean finalizes their decision.

I have scheduled a meeting with my Dean to discuss the voluntary withdrawal. I understand this process cannot move forward until I have had a discussion with my Dean. To schedule: hwsdeans@hws.edu or call 315-781-3467

I have discussed the impact of the VW with staff at the Office of Financial Aid.

I have consulted with my faculty advisor on a plan to make up the credit/s.

Name:
HWS ID:
Email:
Class Standing:
Anticipated Graduation Term:

Course title

Course number

Name of course instructor

Name of faculty advisor

Please check if you are a

Student Athlete

Please type your name here. This acts as a signature on your application.

I understand this process cannot move forward until I have had a discussion with my Dean and followed through on any necessary steps. To schedule: hwsdeans@hws.edu or call 315-781-3467.

I understand the above requirement.