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Withdrawals

Official Withdrawal
Withdrawal from the University
Withdrawal from Future Term
Last Official Day to Withdraw
Medical Withdrawal

Official Withdrawal


A student may withdraw from a class with an instructor's signature after the add/drop deadline and before the withdrawal deadline published on the calendar page of the specific term Class Schedule.

Tuition is not refunded, a $50 late registration fee is charged and any additional tuition will be charged for adding any other classes. A grade of "W" is recorded on the student's academic transcript.  Faculty cannot enter a "W" grade. If the "W" is not on the grade roster, the faculty member is to give the student the letter grade earned for the course.

If a student is enrolled in a class, has never attended, and did not drop the course before the published deadline, the student must obtain the signature of the instructor on an add/drop form and will be charged a $50 late registration fee.

Add/drop forms are available at the Student Services Center or on the wall display across from the Student Services Center.

Click here for add/drop form.

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Withdrawal from the University


Students are entitled to withdraw honorably from the university if their record is satisfactory and all financial obligations are satisfied.

Student must complete and sign the "Notification of Student Withdrawal" form in the Student Services Center.

Partial tuition refunds may be available depending on when the student withdraws. Refer to Tuition and Fees section of the catalog for more information. Grades of "W" will appear on the student's transcript for the term.

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Withdrawal from a future term


Students are required to notify PLU if they do not plan to return for the following term. Students are entitled to withdraw honorably from the university if their record is satisfactory and all financial obligations are satisfied. Students must complete and sign the "Notification of Student Withdrawal" form in the Student Services Center.

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Medical Withdrawal


Students may also withdraw completely from the university for a term for medical reasons. The student must complete a Medical Withdrawal Petition, provide written evidence from a physician and a personal explanation to the Vice President for Admission and Student Life.

This must be completed in a timely manner and in no case later than the last day of a class in any given term. If granted, the grade of WM will appear on the student's transcript. Physician clearance is required prior to re-enrollment.

Last Day to Officially Withdraw


The last day to officially withdraw is listed in the Class Schedule  (Important Dates).

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