After the add/drop period ends and prior to the withdrawal deadline, you may withdraw yourself from courses. The number of course withdrawals you are allowed, however is dependent on when you were admitted to UCF. Students are now limited to six course withdrawals and two full semester withdrawals. Students admitted prior to Summer 2023 have no limits on the number of course withdrawals.
Students Admitted Summer 2023 and Later
Students Admitted Prior to Summer 2023
If you were admitted at UCF in Summer 2023 or later, you are limited to a maximum of six course withdrawals at UCF, three from 1000-2000 level courses and three from 3000+ level courses. Additionally, you may only withdraw from the same course twice. You need academic success coach approval if you’d like to enroll a third time. You will not be able to withdraw from the course a third time. You must get your academic success coach’s approval to enroll a third time. Your academic success coach is not obligated to support your request but will take into consideration the reason(s) for your previous course withdrawals along with academic progress in your program. If approved, you will NOT be able to withdraw from the class a third time. You can choose to withdraw from all classes in a current semester at any time before the withdrawal deadline. University policy allows up to two full semester withdrawals before the withdrawal deadline. Full semester withdrawals do not count as part of the six total withdrawals, but they do count as part of the two withdrawals per course limit. While you are not required to see an academic success coach, we strongly recommend that you consult with one before withdrawing from any course to ensure you stay on track to complete your degree program’s requirements and graduate on time. If this is your second withdrawal from the course, you will need to see an academic success coach before enrolling a third time. Approved Late Withdrawals count the same as a regularly withdrawn course. Approved Medical Withdrawals do not count for the six total withdrawals, the two withdrawal per course limit, or the two full semester withdrawal limit. DOWNLOAD THE WITHDRAWAL POLICY FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED SUMMER 2023 AND LATER
Students Admitted Summer 2023 and Later
Find out what you need to know about course withdrawals.
Changes to the Withdrawal Policy Effective Summer 2023:
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You will continue to follow UCF’s prior withdrawal policy even if you change catalog years. Please read the policy in the Undergraduate Catalog. While we strongly recommend that you consult with an academic success coach before withdrawing from any course to ensure you stay on track to complete your degree program’s requirements and graduate on time, approval from an academic success coach is not required. DOWNLOAD THE WITHDRAWAL POLICY FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED PRIOR TO SUMMER 2023
Students Admitted Prior to Summer 2023
Overview:
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Discuss with your instructor course progress, the potential for completing the course successfully, and opportunities and resources for improvement. Withdrawals can impact disbursement of aid, Satisfactory Academic Progress, renewal of certain types of financial aid, and there may be financial consequences for the current semester. Speak with a financial aid counselor for additional information and assistance. Examine with your academic success coach the impact of a course withdrawal on course scheduling, meeting major progression or admission requirements, and academic and career goals. Verify minimum enrollment requirements for your housing agreements. UCF Housing residents should contact UCF Housing and Residence Life for additional guidance. Review the impact of withdrawal on non-academic factors like insurance discounts and discuss how your support system may assist you. Student-athletes, international students, students using VA Educational Benefits, and students participating in specific campus programs or activities should discuss course withdrawals and schedule changes with the relevant campus offices. Students exploring a course withdrawal due to a medical concern, involuntary call to active duty, or other extenuating circumstances, should visit the Registrar’s Office Academic Petitions page for information on course drop and withdrawal petitions.
Making a Course Withdrawal Decision
Learn about the potential impacts of a course withdrawal.
Follow these five steps before making a course withdrawal decision:
Speak with your course instructor
Evaluate the impact of a course withdrawal on your financial aid awards
Meet with your academic success coach
Review your housing agreements
Discuss withdrawing with your family or support system
Consider these important factors in your course withdrawal decision-making:
KEY IMPACTS OF A COURSE WITHDRAWAL
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Other Impacts
Note the Withdrawal Deadlines for the upcoming semesters.
Withdrawal Deadlines
Access your myUCF Student Center Enrollment page to complete a course withdrawal prior to the current deadline.
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