Voluntary Withdrawal from the University
If a student wishes to withdraw from all graduate degree programs and the university, they must complete the Voluntary Withdrawal form found at graduate.asu.edu/forms. Students must still complete the appropriate forms with the University Registrar to withdraw from their courses. International students should contact the International Student Office (ISO) before submitting a Voluntary Withdrawal form as it most likely will affect their visa status.
Voluntary Withdrawal from a Graduate Degree Program
If a student wishes to transition from one graduate degree program to another graduate degree program, the student should complete the Voluntary Withdrawal form found at graduate.asu.edu/forms. The students should not take this action until they have been admitted to the other graduate degree program.
Procedures for Other Types of Withdrawals
There are appropriate circumstances when students may need to withdraw from the university (i.e. medical withdrawal, compassionate leave). The policies for such withdrawals are the same for both undergraduate and graduate students. Types of withdrawals and procedures can be found at: www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi201-09.html. For course withdrawals contact the University Registrar's Office.
A grade of "W" is given whenever a student officially withdraws from a course after the drop/add period.
Involuntary Withdrawal of a Student from a Graduate Program by the Graduate College
Any student who does not abide by the Graduate College policies may be withdrawn from their graduate program after review by the Graduate College dean.
In addition, a department may recommend withdrawal of a student from a graduate program for lack of compliance with published departmental policies or lack of satisfactory academic progress. All such recommendations need to be submitted to the Graduate College, documenting the issue, communication with the student, and the failure of the student to remedy the issue. Only the Graduate College dean may withdraw a student from a graduate program due to lack of compliance with satisfactory academic progress policies.
Graduate students who have been withdrawn from a graduate program at ASU due to lack of satisfactory academic progress are eligible to apply for admission to the same program only after one year from the term of the withdrawal.