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 (no longer enrolled for the current semester). |
| How do I do it? | After the Add/Drop Deadline, withdraw on MyMAP. | After the Add/Drop Deadline, you must submit an online request to withdraw from all classes. |
| When is the deadline? | The 12th week of the semester or 6th week of the term (see current deadline here). You may qualify for an exception to the deadline, depending on your circumstances. | |
| What will it show on my transcript? | "W" grade. (W's are a neutral grade that is not calculated in your GPA.) | "W" grades and a withdraw date after the Add/Drop Deadline through the Withdraw Deadline. (W's are a neutral grade that is not calculated in your GPA.) |
| Are there any fees or refunds? | No fee is charged. Pro-rated tuition charges may apply, according to the Tuition Refund Schedule. | No fee is charged. Pro-rated tuition charges will apply, according to the Tuition Refund Schedule. |
| What happens to my financial aid? (Pell, Direct Loans) | 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. It does not affect future scholarships. | |
| Can pro-rated tuition charges be petitioned? | 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 must be enrolled full-time and you withdraw below full-time (e.g., international students). | Yes. You must reapply to BYU if you drop ALL classes before the Add/Drop Deadline of your first semester or your first semester back after your mission. You can take a Leave of Absence and not lose your admission status. Attending at least one semester/term within an academic year will maintain continuing status and registration eligibility for the next academic year. Meet with an Enrollment Services Counselor to discuss your 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. | Yes. Your employment will be terminated after you withdraw from all classes. |