Doctoral Statuses

Withdrawal from the University

Humanities students in Scholastic Residence (typically years 1-4) who wish to withdraw should complete a Withdrawal Form, available in Walker 111. All withdrawals are assumed to be permanent. To resume study after such withdrawal requires reapplication to the degree program. Provided the department agrees to readmit, the student would be able to return to the University, but would be expected to apply for funding in the regular in-residence aid competition in the year prior to return. Such funds are awarded on a competitive basis and are contingent on the Division's financial resources. Accordingly, students should not expect that their award will be reinstated at the same level as previously.

Humanities students in Advanced (typically years 5-12) or Extended Residence (years 13+) must submit a request for withdrawal in writing to the Dean of Students. It is critical that these students review the official policy on withdrawal as published in the Student Manual of University Policies and Regulations before making their decision: "If a student in Advanced Residence or Extended Residence decides not to complete the Ph.D., he or she must formally withdraw from the program in writing. To resume study after such withdrawal requires reapplication to the University. If readmitted, the student will be required to register retroactively in Advanced or Extended Residence, whichever is appropriate, for three of every four of the intervening quarters from the time of withdrawal until the time of resumption of study and to pay tuition at whatever rate is current at the time of reentry. In addition, the student will be required to pay a reinstatement fee of $150 per quarter for each of these quarters."

Withdrawing students must complete an exit interview with the Student Loan Administration (if applicable). Withdrawing international students must inform the Office of International Affairs of their plans.