Withdrawing From One vs All Classes
Withdrawing From One Class | Withdrawing From All Classes | |
| What is it? | Dropping some individual classes (not all). | Dropping ALL classes. You will no longer be enrolled for the current semester. |
| How do I do it? | After the Add/Drop Deadline, withdraw online in MyMAP. | After the Add/Drop Deadline, you must submit an online request to withdraw from all classes. |
| When is the deadline? | The 10th week of the semester or 6th week of the term. See current deadline here. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for an exception to the deadline. Contact the Registrar’s Office with questions. | The 12th week of the semester or 6th week of a term. See current deadline here. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for an exception to the deadline. Contact the Registrar’s Office with questions. |
| What will it show on my transcript? | “W” grade. (W’s are a neutral grade that does not calculate into your GPA.) | “W” grades and a withdraw date after the Add/Drop Deadline through the Withdraw Deadline. (W’s are a neutral grade that does not calculate into the GPA.) |
| Are there any fees or refunds? | No charge. Pro-rated tuition charges may apply according to the Tuition Refund Schedule. | No charge. Pro-rated tuition charges will apply, according to the Tuition Refund Schedule. |
| What happens to my federal financial aid? (Pell, Direct Loans) | There may be some impact. | You may have to pay back federal aid. Meet with an Enrollment Services Counselor to discuss your situation. |
| What happens to my scholarship(s)? | If you withdraw below your scholarship credit requirement, you will lose your scholarship for the semester/term and may need to pay pro-rated tuition charges. See Scholarship Eligibility for more information. | You will lose the scholarship for the semester/term and must pay pro-rated tuition charges. See Scholarship Eligibility for more information. |
| Does it affect my future ability to get financial aid or scholarships? | It could affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress completion percentage. Does not affect future scholarships. | It could affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress completion percentage. Does not affect future scholarships. |
| Can the pro-rated tuition charges be petitioned? | Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances you can file a Pro-Rated Tuition Exception petition with Financial Services. | Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances you can file a Pro-Rated Tuition Exception petition with Financial Services. |
| Does it affect my admission status? | No, unless you are required to be enrolled full-time and you withdraw below full-time (e.g. international students). | Yes, if you drop all your classes before the Add/Drop Deadline of your first semester at BYU or from your first semester back from a mission, you will need to reapply for admission. Otherwise, you can take a Leave of Absence and not lose your admissions status. If you attend at least one semester/term within an academic year, you will maintain continuing status and registration eligibility for the next academic year. Meet with an Enrollment Services Counselor to discuss your specific situation. |
| Does it affect my on-campus housing? | Yes, if you withdraw below 9 credits (undergraduates). | Yes. You will have to cancel your contract and petition for any refunds. |
| Does it affect my on-campus employment? | Yes, if you withdraw below 6 credits (day-continuing undergraduates). | Yes. Your employment will be terminated after you withdraw from all classes. |