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Office of the University Registrar

Fall Semester Course and University Withdrawals

Withdrawal from a Course for Fall

Through August 28   — Students may drop a course by the iCampus Portal .  No withdrawal grade is assigned.

August 29 — October 9   —  Students wishing to withdraw from a course during the "WX grade" period may report to the Student Service & Referral Center, 107 Moulton Hall to drop the course. A withdrawal grade of WX will be assigned. Bring your photo ID. Please see the dates below for specific deadlines.

Friday September 11 - Last day to withdraw from a first-half semester course with a withdrawal grade (WX) assigned.

Friday October 9 - Last day to withdraw from a full-semester course with a withdrawal grade (WX) assigned.

Thursday October 15 - Last day to drop a second-half semester course with no withdrawal grade assigned.

Friday November 6 - Last day to withdraw from a second-half semester course with a withdrawal grade (WX) assigned.

See http://www.comptroller.ilstu.edu/studentaccounts/students/accounts/University%20Withdrawal%20Dates.shtml for University Withdrawal Refund Policy.

University Withdrawal Information for Fall (withdrawal from all courses)

Students who wish to withdraw from the University must obtain clearance for room and board and other financial obligations. Consult the catalog for responsibilities of students who withdraw from the University.

Through August 28   — Students who must withdraw from the University (all classes) do so by reporting in person with photo ID, by letter, or by fax to the Student Service and Referral Center, Moulton Hall 107, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and during Fall extended hours Monday-Thursday evenings until 5:30 p.m. No grades are assigned to courses dropped during this period.

After August 28 - Before the end of the twelfth week of classes, students contemplating withdrawal from the University must contact Student Service and Referral Center, 107 Moulton Hall. The student will not be required to contact his or her instructors. Withdrawal grades of WX are assigned for all courses. If medical or similar substantial reasons make it impossible for the student to follow the usual procedures, a letter signed by the student explaining the situation and requesting withdrawal from the University will be sufficient.

Whether delivered in person, by mail or by fax, the withdrawal is processed in Office of the University Registrar. Withdrawals requested by mail should be addressed to Office of the University Registrar, Illinois State University, Campus Box 2202, Normal, IL 61790-2202. The fax number is (309) 438-8652.

Any student withdrawing after the eligible refund dates is fully liable for any unpaid amounts needed to conform with the University Withdrawal Refund Policy. Regardless of the circumstances of withdrawal, the student must obtain clearance for room and/or board obligations.

The last day for any student to withdraw from the University is Friday, November 6th, 2009.