Withdrawal from Semester

If you intend to withdraw from a semester (from all courses), you will require the approval of your academic advisor and the Head of your Academic Department. If you are on academic final probation, you will not be allowed to withdraw from the semester without providing a compelling reason.
Withdrawal from a semester must be within the time limit set by the academic calendar. You cannot withdraw from QU for more than four semesters; the exception to this provision is during a study adjournment (emergency reasons). If you withdraw from a semester, you must re-enroll before registering for the following semester. The Vice President for Student Affairs may grant exceptions to this regulation in extenuating circumstances.
After the add/drop period, you may withdraw from the semester (from all courses), Fall and Spring semesters, before the end of the tenth week. A financial charge may be applied.

How to Apply

Visit the myBanner System manual to learn more about how to apply for a leave of absence or withdrawal from a semester.
 

For Undergraduate Applicants:

The following applies to all undergraduate applicants seeking to withdraw from a semester:

1. You can withdraw/apply for Leave of Absence for four (4) nonconsecutive semesters, withdrawal from a summer semester is not considered. If you withdraw from more than four courses, you must re-enroll before registering for the following semester.
2. If you are placed on final probation, you may not withdraw from a semester or leave the university for the remainder of the semester without providing a compelling reason. These requests are reviewed by the Student Affairs Committee, which takes the proper decision.
3. You are not allowed to withdraw from the semester or request a leave of absence if the period will exceed the maximum studying years at the university.
4. Withdrawals from the semester after the add /drop period are subjected to the financial penalties according to the time of withdrawal.
5. A withdrawal from the semester results in final grades of "W" for all courses in the concerned semester. A "W" grade does not affect the GPA.
6. Withdrawal from a semester must be within the time limit set by the academic calendar.

For Graduate Applicants:

The following applies to all graduate applicants seeking to withdraw from a semester:

1. You cannot withdraw from QU for more than two semesters.
2. Withdrawal from a semester (from all courses) requires the approval of your academic advisor and the director of the graduate program.
3. If you withdraw from a semester, you must re-enroll before registering for the following semester.
4. A withdrawal from the semester results in final grades of "W" for all courses in the concerned semester. A "W" grade does not affect the GPA.
5. If you placed on final probation, you may not withdraw from a semester or leave the university for the remainder of the semester without providing a compelling reason. These requests are reviewed by the Student Affairs Committee, which takes the proper decision.
6. Withdrawals from the semester after the add /drop period are subjected to the penalties according to the time of withdrawal.
7. Withdrawal from a semester must be within the time limit set by the academic calendar.