Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from the University under specified circumstances (see Section XVI. G.).
Withdrawal from Academic Program.
A graduate student in good standing wishing to take temporary leave from his/her graduate academic program may petition the Program Coordinator in a written application explaining the student’s circumstances and plans for resumption of studies. However, if a student needs to permanently withdraw from the program and does not intend to complete pursuing the academic degree program, the student must: 1) notify the academic Program Coordinator via letter/email of intent to withdraw; and 2) withdraw from all classes. Official deadlines of the university pertaining to dropping courses and withdrawal will apply. The Program Coordinator will forward the student’s letter to the Office of Graduate Studies so that the student status will be properly reflected in the university’s records.
A degree-seeking student MUST consult with his/her designated advisor prior to the time of preregistration or regular registration to receive official approval for his/her plan of study during each academic term (summer session/semester).
The Office of the Registrar sets the time of registration for all students and informs them of the times they are to register.
Students are expected to register at the appointed time.
Students may not register for credit after the deadline set for completion of late registration.
A late registration fee is assessed to students who do not register at the appointed time.
Late registration for semesters will end one calendar week after the last day of registration or its equivalent for summer session (see Academic Calendar for specifics).
Changes in Registration (Adding a course, dropping a course, changing sections, changing grading options)
All changes in registration must be approved by the Office of the Registrar and the designated advisor (and the instructor in case of a closed class).
Any student improperly registered for a course will not receive credit for that course.
A processing fee is assessed beginning the first day of classes of a term (summer session/ semester) for any change in registration, with the exception of those caused by University cancellation of courses or other University- initiated adjustments to course schedules.
A processing fee is assessed beginning the first day of classes of a term (summer session/semester) for any change in registration, with the exception of those caused by University cancellation of courses or other University-initiated adjustments to course schedules.
See Section IX for regulations on withdrawal from a course.
The chairperson will inform the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, and the instructors of all course cancellations no later than two (2) working days after the end of late registration.
When a course is canceled, any student enrolled in that course may change his/her final registration in order to replace the canceled course. Such adjustment must be completed no later than Saturday of the second full week of classes during an academic