Late Withdrawal Policy

Policy Number: 100-020 The Academy and Research

Policy Title: Late Withdrawal Policy

Responsible Officers: Provost and Chief Academic Officer Delegated to University Registrar

Responsible Offices: Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Office of the Registrar, Office of Undergraduate Studies, Office of the Dean, Schools and Colleges

Effective Date: February 3, 2025

Next Review Date: August 2025

Summary: Students may need to withdraw from coursework in a semester/term after the stated withdrawal deadline due to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. In such cases, undergraduate students and graduate students in the Graduate School may request a non-academic withdrawal from classes after the unrestricted withdrawal deadlines set for in the University’s Academic Calendar. This policy also provides resources to assist students who may be considering a late withdrawal from classes.

Related document: Late Withdrawal Form

Other Resources: Add, Drops, Withdrawals,   ACE Learning Support Services,   Academic Recovery Program,   Office of Student Advocacy and Support (OSAS) ,  Office of Student Accessibility,   Howard University Counseling Services,  Student Health Center, Howard University Wellness (Andrew Rankin Chapel), Self-Help Mental Health Resources (Student Affairs)