Voluntary Withdrawal

Withdrawal before (and not including) the first class day

Students who wish to withdraw before the first class day may do so through Student Financial Services. If a student has completed course selection and payment of fees, Student Financial services will arrange for the appropriate refund. If a student withdraws before the first day of classes for fall semester, the registration fee will be forfeited (not refunded). For more information regarding refunds of fees please see Refunds.

Withdrawal between the first and 40th class day

A student choosing to withdraw after the first class day must follow the formal withdrawal process. The student must notify Undergraduate Program Services with a complete Notice of Withdrawal form. It is recommended that students meet with their Program Counsellor before following through with the withdrawal process to clarify the implications of withdrawal. If the student is receiving financial assistance such as OSAP, Student Financial Services should also be contacted. Students who withdraw before the 40th class day will not receive academic penalties and may be eligible for a refund of fees paid.

In cases where students withdraw for medical, compassionate or psychological reasons, students may appeal to their program's Academic Review Subcommittee. In some circumstances, students may be eligible for a refund. Contact your Program Counsellor for more information.

Withdrawal after the 40th class day

Students who choose to withdraw after the 40th class day for reasons other than medical, compassionate or psychological will be considered to have failed the courses they are registered in. If the withdrawal results from medical, compassionate or psychological reasons, students may appeal to their program's Academic Review Subcommittee. In some circumstances, students may be eligible for a refund. It is highly recommended that students contemplating withdrawal after the 40th class day meet with their Program Counsellor to discuss withdrawal processes and details.

Students who choose to withdraw are responsible for paying all Library loans or late fees immediately regardless of the original scheduled date.

For more information please refer to Section VIII of the Undergraduate calendar.