Withdrawal Information

THINKING OF WITHDRAWING OR TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE?

Deciding to withdraw from the University, whether for a semester or for longer, is an important decision for any student. We encourage you to make sure that you make an informed decision, gathering all the information necessary about your options and the possible consequences of your decision before you move forward.

There are a number of questions you should ask and people you should consult before deciding to withdraw. For example, what will happen to your progress towards graduation from SHU or another institution? What options other than withdrawing are available to you? What will the impact be on your financial aid package? What will your financial obligations be to the University or others if you choose to withdraw? To help answer these and many other questions you may have, please consult with the following offices:

Your Academic Advisor
Your Academic Dean
Financial Aid Office (Bayley Hall, 973-761-9350 )
Disability Support Services (Duffy Hall, 973-313-6003)
Counseling Services (Mooney Hall, 973-761-9500)
Dean of Students (University Center, 973-761-9076)
Registrar’s office (Bayley Hall, 973-761-9374)

If after collecting all of the information, you decide that it is in your best interest to withdraw from the University, please do the following:

If you are withdrawing or taking a leave of absence for medical reasons:

Meet with the Dean of Students (University Center, 973-761-9076).
Provide written documentation from your treating medical provider of your medical situation that indicates recommendation that you should not continue in classes. Note: medical withdrawal assumes that a student has or will be absent for at least three (3) weeks of classes; any other situation will be reviewed and considered by the Dean of Students.
Print out and complete the top section of the “Request for Withdrawal” form. Bring the form to the Dean of Students (University Center, 973-761-9076).
Return your laptop to University Computing (Corrigan Hall, 973-313-6181).
If you are a resident student, meet with Housing and Residence Life (Duffy Hall, 973-761-9172) and make arrangements to check out of your room within 72 hours.

If you are withdrawing or taking a leave of absence for any reason other than medical and/or if you do not plan to return to the University for the following semester:

You MUST withdraw before the end of the withdrawal period, the end of the 8th week of classes. Any withdrawal after that date will not automatically result in grade of WD. For withdrawal requests subsequent to the withdrawal deadline, the student must contact the professor of each course, as well as the Associate Dean, to request a grade of WD on a “Course Adjustment Form.”
Print out and complete the top section of the “Request for Withdrawal” form and take the form to the Academic Dean of your college/school for a withdrawal meeting. Once you have obtained the signature of your Academic Dean, take the signed form to the Dean of Students (University Center, 973-761-9076) for an exit interview.
Return your laptop to University Computing (Corrigan Hall, 973-313-6181).
If you are a resident student, meet with Housing and Residence Life (Duffy Hall, 973-761-9172) and make arrangements to check out of your room within 72 hours.

INFORMATION TO KNOW AFTER YOU WITHDRAW

Financial Aid

If you are the recipient of a Stafford Loan, you will receive an electronic Exit Interview to complete.

Disability Support Services

If you have software that was installed on your computer by the DSS office, you must return to DSS with your laptop to have it removed. If it is not removed, you will be billed for the full amount of the software.

Laptop Computer

If you do not return your laptop upon withdrawal, you will be charged for the laptop in accordance with University policy. You may retain your laptop if you are definitely returning for the next semester.

Residence Life

If you are a resident student, you must make arrangements to check out of your room within 72 hours of withdrawal.

Returning to Seton Hall

If you return within one year and have not taken classes elsewhere, contact the Registrar to activate your enrollment (Bayley Hall, 973-761-9374)
If you return after one year OR if you have taken classes elsewhere, contact the Admissions Office to apply for readmission (Bayley Hall, 973-761-9332)

Any questions? Please contact Dean of Students, 2nd floor University Center, 973-761-9076.