Program Withdrawal
A student is considered enrolled at Rutgers University when they are registered for one or more courses on, or after, the first day of classes, even if they have not paid their term bill or attended class. Throughout the semester, a variety of circumstances may lead a student to consider whether they should remain enrolled. The best decision will be determined by a variety of factors: the specific circumstances impacting a student, the number of degree credits earned, the time in the semester, money paid or owed, etc.
In advance of completing the withdrawal form, it is highly recommended that you have a discussion with an academic advisor and financial aid advisor to understand the options to re-enroll and the effect on course sequences, degree completion, and finances. The date in which you withdraw has important implications for financial aid. An earlier withdraw date will not necessarily result in a refund if you receive financial aid.
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The process is described below:
1. Click the button below to complete and submit the online withdrawal form
2. Be prepared to state the reason(s) for withdrawing.
3. Indicate your intention to return to the university. This does not commit you to return; however, it will help if you decide to re-enroll. For re-enrollment information, see the campus-based website information listed below.
4. The effective date of your withdrawal is the date of submission of the form. However, please allow one to two weeks for processing. If you believe your official withdrawal date should be earlier than the date on the form, and you have documentation regarding your intent to withdraw earlier, please contact your regional One Stop Student Services Center.
5. Upon submission, the form is routed to your school’s academic advising office for review and that office may contact you to discuss your future with the university. This will not change the effective date of the withdrawal.
6. If applicable, it is recommended that you contact Financial Aid, Residence Life/Housing, Veteran Services, EOF, Rutgers Global, Honors College, Athletics, etc., to discuss the implications of your withdrawal. For contact information, and a checklist, please refer to your campus-based website listed below.
*At this time, this process does not apply to Rutgers University–New Brunswick School of Graduate Studies students. Please notify your department of your intention to withdraw via written or electronic notice if you are a School of Graduate Studies student. All other students must follow the University Withdrawal Process.
Important Information
Notification to an instructor, dean, advisor or school of intent to withdraw does not fulfil the student’s obligation to officially withdraw from all courses. The University Withdrawal Process outlined above must be completed.
A student who is unable to adhere to the above procedure because of illness or other sufficient reason must email universityreg@registrar.rutgers.edu for further instruction.
Potential refunds and charges, including money owed for financial aid, are calculated based on the date the online withdrawal form is submitted by the student. For more information on refunds or charges when withdrawing from all courses, please visit the student accounting website. Any refund eligibility will be based on the date of withdrawal and the proper submission of the form.
A student who leaves the university unofficially, without following the above procedures, may receive a grade based on performance to date, or the notation of F, NC-No Credit, or U-Unsatisfactory. The student is also responsible for all financial obligations incurred.
When a student officially withdraws after the first two weeks of the term, a grade of “W” is assigned in each course. The designation of “W” is neutral and does not imply how a student was performing at the time of the withdrawal. The “W” is recorded on the student’s permanent academic transcript. Generally, students who withdraw outside of the designated time period receive standard grades for the term. For the academic calendar in which the grade of “W” is assigned for withdrawals, please see the campus-based academic calendar.
If you submit the online withdrawal form in error, or decide you do not want to withdraw, please contact your regional One Stop Student Services Center with subject “Withdrawal Form” and provide a detailed description.
For specific campus-based academic and financial advising resources, One-Stop Student Service Centers, and other support services to assist with current questions or circumstances related to pursuing a withdrawal, please visit:
Watch a brief video from the Rutgers University Enrollment Services on how to complete the Withdrawal From.
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This form is required to notify the University of your wish to withdraw from all of your classes for the semester.
Students may cancel their registration before the first day of classes via webreg.rutgers.edu and receive a complete refund. After the first day, students must respond through the RUHere Pop-up by the deadline. After RUHere closes, students must complete a Withdrawal form. Continuing students will be required to re-enroll if registration is canceled for either fall or springs semesters.