A term withdrawal is when students remove themselves from all classes in a semester. The process for withdrawing from the term varies based on the point in the term the withdrawal is requested. Full details for Term Withdrawal can be found on the LSA Academic Policies and Procedures page.
Prior to the start of term:
If a student has not registered for the term, they do not need to do anything. There are no formal “leave of absence” procedures. If the student leaves in good academic standing, they are eligible to return at any time.
If a student has registered for the term, they may disenroll by dropping all courses in Wolverine Access. Students may also disenroll by contacting the Office of the Registrar. Email the request to wolverineservices@umich.edu (please include full name, UMID number and term). Students must do this before the first day of classes to avoid being charged any tuition or fees. If you are unsure when classes start, you can check the academic calendar.
Once the term has started:
To submit a Request for LSA Term Withdrawal, please visit the Academic Requests tab of your MyAdvising Page.
After the last day of class:
A term withdrawal after the last day of class is considered a retroactive term withdrawal. Retroactive term withdrawals are rarely granted and only in cases where extenuating non-academic circumstances prevented the student from being able to complete a withdrawal prior to the last day of class.
Students seeking a retroactive term withdrawal should connect with their Honors advisor and email their petition to lsa-honors-petitions@umich.edu. Documentation is required.
