Withdrawing from classes or the University

Before Midterm   After Midterm

Military Withdrawals

Withdraw from classes or the University before midterm deadline

(The midterm of the term is the deadline for students to withdraw from classes/university.)

There are two methods for a student to withdraw completely from the university before the semester midterm date.

1. Login and go to Add/Drop Classes to Drop or Withdraw from classes.
2. For EACH registered class select DROP or WD course--W. (During the first half of the term one of these selections will be available).
3. Click the button Submit Changes. Under "Status," verify that the word "Registered" has been replaced with "Dropped" or "WD course". Also, be sure that Credit Hours are "0.0 hours".
4. This method is best for the student as it allows the student to immediately see that they are withdrawn (they will see the credit hours of the class turn to zero and a message that says they are withdrawn.) This action is immediate and any tuition refunds are effective the moment the student clicks the Submit Change button.
2. If the student does not have access to a computer, or has HOLDS on their record that prevent the student from changing their registration, then the student must submit a written request to withdraw from the university. The letter may be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered. E-mails are NOT acceptable.
1. The letter should be addressed to: EKU Registrar, SSB CPO58, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475-3158 (FAX Number: 859-622-6599).
2. The letter must include the following information:
1. Student name and student EKU I.D. number
2. A statement that the student wishes to withdraw completely from the university.
3. Student's SIGNATURE (absolutely mandatory), and the DATE.
4. If it is a petition for late withdraw then you must include justification and documentation for the withdrawal (see p. 41 in the catalog [pdf file] for deadlines and details).
3. The withdrawal will be effective as of the POSTMARK DATE ON THE LETTER or, when faxed or hand delivered, the DAY THE LETTER IS RECEIVED by the Registrar.
4. Any refund will be calculated as of the withdrawal effective date (see c. above).

If there are any problems or questions, call the Registrar's Office at (859) 622-2260.

Withdraw from classes or the University after midterm deadline

After midterm a student must petition the EKU Withdrawal Committee for approval to withdraw, and follow procedure 2 to submit a petition for late withdrawal. See EKU Catalog on p. 41 for details.)

Military Withdrawals

A student activated (not just enlisting) by the military should send a letter requesting a withdrawal and enclose a copy of the activation notification. The Office of the Registrar staff will process the withdrawal which also triggers a 100% refund or reduction of tuition. The address is shown under 2.a above. Thank you for serving.
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