The withdraw deadlines are listed in the Academic Calandar for each semester. Students can process a withdrawal online through ARGUS in the Personal Student Records Access channel on the My Info tab. The form to request a withdrawal is also available in the Office of the Registrar, Bldg. 18 on the Pensacola campus, at the UWF Emerald Coast - Fort Walton Beach campus or any of the centers.
Students who are having difficulty in a course and are considering withdrawing, should remember a few things. Withdrawing from a course does not entitle students to a refund of fees. Withdraws appear on a transcript, may affect financial aid awards, and may lead to additional costs in tuition. Before withdrawing, first, students should talk to their advisor and instructor about options such as tutoring, additional assistance, test taking strategies, etc. that may lead to success. If all other options have been explored, and the best course of action is to withdraw, please remember to withdraw by the semester deadline.
Students who are requesting a late withdraw from class (after the deadline), must have the approval of the advisor, instructor, and department chairperson (in that order) and finally, by the Academic Appeals committee. Requests for late withdraws may be approved only for the following reasons (which must be documented):
1. A death in the immediate family.
2. Serious illness of the student or an immediate family member.
3. A situation deemed similar to categories 1 and 2 by all in the approval process.
4. Withdrawal due to Military Service (Florida Statute 1004.07)
5. National Guard Troops Ordered into Active Service (Florida Statute 250.482)
