Information about Withdrawing

What is withdrawing at BGSU?

Withdrawing is leaving the university for a period of time. It means that you leave all of your classes. Some universities have different ways to withdraw depending on your reason for leaving BGSU just has one process for everyone. 

Things to Think About Before Withdrawing?

Financial Aid 

Before withdrawing, it is important to connect with the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to see how your financial aid may be impacted. It is particularly important to check to see the status of any larger scholarships you might have and if there is a process for withdrawing and coming back. Additionally, if you are away from any college for more than six months, your student loans will enter repayment status. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships with any questions at 419- 372-2651. 

When You Leave Matters!

A student who withdraws during the last five weeks of a semester may not return until at least one intervening semester has passed (fall, spring, or summer), except by special permission of the college in which they are enrolled. Withdrawal from the university is only permitted before the last five days of the semester (must be before finals week begins). These dates can be found here at the academic calander website.

Housing 

If you live on campus and withdraw you typically have only 24-48  hours to leave the residence hall. Please contact your hall director or 419-372-2343 to start this process. Additionally, be sure to check out at your Residence Hall front desk to complete move out paperwork and return your room key. This is an important step so you will not be charged for an improper move out or for replacing your key. 

Once You Have Decided to Withdraw 

How to Withdraw 

Below you will find the steps to withdraw, everything can be done online:

1. Log in to my BGSU and go to your STUDENT CENTER

2. Click the “Classes & Registration” card in the Student Center

3. Click the “Withdraw from Term” link in the left column

4. Fill out the Withdrawal Questionnaire and submit the form, which will initiate the process to drop all classes 

Things to Do After You Withdraw 

Bursar

Have questions about your tuition? Reach out to the Office of the Bursar at 419-372-2815 to discuss if any options are available.

Dining & Meal Plans

If you have a meal plan on-campus, you will want to let BGSU Dining know that you are withdrawing. You can contact the Campus Dining Accounting Office at 419-372-7933 to discuss next steps.

Academics

After you withdraw from your courses, your courses will show up on your transcript as a “W.” These will not have an impact on your GPA. If any of the courses you were enrolled in are required for your degree, you will need to retake them. Your Academic Advisor and Planner will be the best person to ask any questions to regarding your academic plans.

Coming Back to BG

If you have been inactive for less than two years, a readmission application is not required. Contact the Office of Academic Planning at 419-372-8943 or advising@bgsu.edu if you have questions about your next steps. 

The Dean of Students Office is also happy to help you come up with a plan as you come back to BG to be successful in classes. To contact the office, please call 419-372-2843.