Withdrawal Procedures

Withdrawal from a Course

Change of Course Period

Students may make changes to their schedule through the change of course time period. Specific calendar dates may be viewed on the website bsu.edu/registrar. Courses dropped through this period are not recorded on the student’s permanent record.

Course Withdrawal Period

Students may withdraw from courses from the start date of the course through 60% of the scheduled duration of the course. Specific calendar dates may be viewed on the website at bsu.edu/registrar. NOTE: Saturday is not considered a class day for these purposes.

Students wishing to withdraw from a course should first discuss the withdrawal with their instructor. All student-initiated withdrawals will be recorded as a final grade of W during this period. However, students who discontinue enrollment or who abandon courses without following the withdrawal policy’s procedures will normally earn a failing grade in those courses. Students should contact Cardinal Central at cardinalcentral@bsu.edu or by telephone at (765) 285-2222 prior to withdrawing to determine how it will affect their financial aid. To see the impact of the withdrawal on your Student Financial Services account, view your ebill account online. Additional information can be found at bsu.edu/sfs.

Withdrawal after the Course Withdrawal Period

If there are verifiable extenuating circumstances which make withdrawal from a course academically justified after the withdrawal period ends, the college dean or designate may grant an exception to the above withdrawal policy. The faculty member is responsible for recording the last date of attendance and determining a withdrawal or failing grade. A "W" is recorded when a student withdrawals from a course after the published withdrawal deadline for the semester or term unless, in the judgment of the instructor, department, or college dean, the reason for course withdrawal does not meet university withdrawal guidelines and the student will receive a failing grade. To see the impact of the withdrawal on your Student Financial Services account, view your ebill account online. Additional information can be found at bsu.edu/sfs.

Withdrawal from All Classes

Students who find it necessary to withdraw from all courses during a semester must immediately contact Cardinal Central at cardinalcentral@bsu.edu or by telephone at (765) 285-2222.

The following schedule indicates the prorated portion of the registration fees a student may be eligible to receive provided the student complies with the University’s policy for withdrawing from all classes through the appropriate office.