{"id":5333,"date":"2011-08-15T09:53:02","date_gmt":"2011-08-15T09:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.umw.edu\/registrar\/ferpa_policies_procedures\/withdrawal_procedures.php"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:05:33","slug":"withdrawal-procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.umw.edu\/registrar\/students\/withdrawal-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Withdrawal & Cancellation Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Withdrawal & Cancellation Procedures<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Withdrawal & Cancellation Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Student Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students assume financial and academic responsibility for each course for which they register. Students are allowed to\u202fcancel\u202fenrollment prior to the first day of the semester or session. After class begins a student must\u202fwithdraw\u202ffrom the University and must adhere to the refund schedule set forth by the Office of Student Accounts. 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\u2019s completed\u202fform 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.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancellation Procedures for All Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once a student has registered for a future semester and decides before the first day of the semester or session that they will not be able to attend, they should contact the Office of the Registrar to cancel your registration. Canceling prior to the first day of the semester or session ensures minimal financial obligation.\u202fCompleted cancellation paperwork must be received\u202fby 11:59 p.m. on the day before classes begin for the term or session.<\/strong>\u202f\u202f<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Time Students<\/strong>\u202f<\/span>
Please contact the Office of Admissions at 540-654-2000 or\u202f<\/span>admit@umw.edu<\/span><\/a>.\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing Students<\/strong>\u202f<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Please complete the <\/span>Cancellation or Withdrawal Request Questionnaire<\/span><\/a> so we can direct you to the appropriate point of contact. This questionnaire does not cancel or withdraw you from your classes; Office of the Registrar staff will follow up to provide the necessary form.\u00a0Your cancellation or withdrawal is not complete until we have received your completed form.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Submit written notice of your cancellation and request a refund of any tuition paid to the Office of Student Accounts via email (<\/span>umwbills@umw.edu<\/span><\/a>). If you have an outstanding balance on your account, you will need to discuss plans for payment. For additional questions concerning payments or refunds, please call 540-654-1250\/1289 or send an email to the address above.\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Withdrawal Procedures for All Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After the semester or session has begun, a student who does not plan to continue must withdraw from the University.\u202fCompleted withdrawal paperwork\u202fmust be received by 5:00 p.m. on the last day of classes for the semester.<\/strong>\u202f<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Please complete the <\/span>Cancellation or Withdrawal Request Questionnaire<\/span><\/a> so we can direct you to the appropriate point of contact. This questionnaire does not cancel or withdraw you from your classes; Office of the Registrar staff will follow up to provide the necessary form.\u00a0Your cancellation or withdrawal is not complete until we have received your completed form.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Submit written notice of your\u202fwithdrawal to the Office of Student Accounts via email (<\/span>umwbills@umw.edu<\/span><\/a>). If you have an outstanding balance on your account, you will need to discuss plans for payment. For additional questions concerning payments or refunds, please call 540-654-1250\/1289 or send an email to the address above.\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Additional Cancellation\/Withdrawal Information<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n