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Office of the University Registrar

Fall Semester Course and University Withdrawals

Withdrawal from a Course for Fall

Through August 29   — Students may drop a course by the iCampus Portal .  No withdrawal grade is assigned during this period and a course withdrawal form signed by the instructor is not required. Full refund for hours dropped.

August 30— October 10  — 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 dates below for specific deadlines.

Friday September 12 - Last day to withdraw from a first-half semester course with a withdrawal grade (WX) assigned. No refund.

Tuesday, September 16 - Last day to receive 25% refund for full semester course withdrawal (WX).

Friday October 10 - Last day to withdraw from a full-semester course with a withdrawal grade (WX) assigned. No refund.

Thursday October 16 - Last day to drop a second-half semester course with no withdrawal grade assigned. Full refund for hours dropped.

Friday November 7 - Last day to withdraw from a second-half semester course with a withdrawal grade (WX) assigned. No refund.

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 29   — 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 29 - 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. If the withdrawal occurs on or before October 10 (the last day to withdrawal from a single course), WX grades are assigned for all courses. If the withdrawal occurs after October 10, the instructor of each course would assign a WP, WF, WX, or letter grade as appropriate. 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.


Withdrawals requested by mail are 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 Refund Policy (see “Financial Information” section).  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 7th, 2008.

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