Withdrawal from one or more courses in the Fall 2023 semester is permitted after the end of the add/drop period through Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Withdrawal from one or more courses in the Winter 2024 semester is permitted after the end of the add/drop period through Friday, January 12, 2024.
Withdrawal from one or more courses in the Spring 2024 semester is permitted after the end of the add/drop period through Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Summer withdrawal dates will be available at https://www.saic.edu/academic-calendar
Degree- or certificate-seeking students must complete one of the following forms:
- Partial Withdrawal Form if the student remains enrolled in one or more courses
- Complete Withdrawal Form if the student will no longer be enrolled in any courses
- Verbal notification of withdrawal is not considered official, students must complete one of the above forms to officially be withdrawn
Continuing Education Student-at-Large (SAL) students must also complete a Withdrawal Form.
International exchange students must obtain the approval of a staff member in the International Affairs office in order to be able to withdraw from any course after the add/drop period. In order to maintain lawful immigration status, students may not withdraw from a course if the withdrawal will result in dropping below full-time status.
Exemptions from the official withdrawal policy require an appeal to the Academic Review Board, which will grant an exemption only if a student can demonstrate extenuating circumstances. Applications can be obtained in the Office of Registration and Records. Please note that neither failure to attend classes nor failure to pay tuition constitute a withdrawal.
Students who determine that significant physical or financial hardships necessitate a full or partial withdrawal from courses may be eligible to withdraw from courses and/or seek additional financial consideration beyond the normal fee and refund policies. Types of significant hardship may include serious or chronic medical condition(s), caretaking needs for a medical issue of a family member, and involuntary and significant changes to cost of living. Students who need to withdraw from some or all courses for physical and financial hardship who are seeking additional financial consideration may submit an Appeal to the Refund Review Board, explain in detail the hardship being experienced, and provide supporting documentation.
Withdrawal from Individual Courses
Partial withdrawal, for degree-or certificate-seeking students only
If you wish to withdraw from a course or courses, but plan to remain in others, you must submit to the Office of Registration and Records an email from your saic account with the class information and intent to withdraw from the class. Students receive a grade of W for the courses from which they withdraw.
THERE IS NO TUITION REFUND FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM INDIVIDUAL COURSES. Tuition charges assessed for the term remain unchanged. This policy is in effect unless the student withdraws from ALL classes.
Withdrawal From All Courses
Complete withdrawal for degree- or certificate-seeking students only
If you wish to withdraw from all courses, you must obtain a "Complete Withdrawal" form, available in the Academic Advising office (SC 1204).
The withdrawal process begins when the Office of Registration and Records receives the completed "Complete Withdrawal" form from you. You will receive a grade of “W” for all courses. Tuition will be assessed according to the following schedule:
Fall/Spring Semesters
| Last Week of Attendance | Percent of Tuition To Be Waived |
|---|---|
| 0–2* | 50% |
| 3–4 | 50% |
| 5–8 | 25% |
| 9–end of semester | 0% |
* Students who do not complete add/drop and later withdraw.
Winter/Summer Sessions
| Last class session attended | Percent of Tuition To Be Waived |
|---|---|
| 0–2* | 50% |
| 3–4 | 50% |
| 5–8 | 25% |
| 9–end of semester | 0% |
THERE IS NO REFUND FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM AN INDIVIDUAL COURSE.
Please note that a $100 administrative fee is assessed to all students who withdraw completely. Also be aware that withdrawal will result in the adjustment of student financial aid awards in accordance with federal regulations and institutional policies. Appeals for exceptions to the policies stated above will only be considered if the student has extenuating circumstances. Appeals must be made to the Refund Review Board. A refund request form is available at the Registration and Records office.
Federal aid recipients should refer to the Return to Title IV calculation for information on how a complete withdrawal would affect their federal aid.
Withdrawal
(for Continuing Education Student-at-Large (SAL) students only)
Students receive a grade of W for all courses from which they withdraw. Tuition charges assessed for the term remain unaffected. Appeals for exceptions to the policies stated above will only be considered if the student has extenuating circumstances.
Appeals must be made to the Refund Review Board. A refund request form is available at the Registration and Records office.
