Exit from the College is defined as withdrawing from all courses for the current enrollment period (session/semester). Withdrawals within the semester must be completed within the withdrawal dates according to the registration timeline. Students may electively withdraw or may be dismissed by the College. Students exiting from the College for any reason, elective or due to college policy, must meet with the Academic Advisor or, if a Graduate/Doctoral student, the appropriate Program Director to complete the exit process.
The Academic Advisor or Program Director will assist the student with the exit process.
- If a student notifies the College that she/he will be withdrawing at the end of an enrollment period (term/semester), it is permissible for them to complete the Exit Form on or before the last day of the enrollment term. The student may meet with the designated College personnel before the last day of the enrollment period in anticipation of the exit.
- If the student completes the Exit Form prior to the end of the enrollment term but is electing to finish specific courses, an Add/Drop/Withdrawal form must be completed for each course the student is exiting. This form must be completed at the time the student notifies the College of plans to exit from specific courses and submitted to the Registrar.
- If a student is exiting from the College before the end of the enrollment period (session/semester) an Exit Form must be completed.
- If a student does not complete the Exit Form or fulfill the exit requirements, the student will be automatically withdrawn, and a Hold will be placed on their College records until obligations are resolved. A Hold on the record means the student may be denied access to their record/information pending completion of any financial obligations (tuition, fees). The Hold will commence the day of the official exit date.
- By definition, a withdrawal from the College is an elective process, chosen by the student. A dismissal from the College is a decision made by the College to discontinue a student's continued enrollment, based on various factors, academic or non-academic. A student must elect to withdraw from courses within the withdrawal period in a semester, per the registration timeline. Withdrawing after the withdrawal date, but prior to the end of the semester, will result in the student earning a failing grade (“F”) for any course not already completed and graded. Additionally, the student will be classified as dismissed from the college.
- A student may also choose to the exit the college on a temporary basis by requesting a Deferred Progression. This process allows for exiting the college for up to one year without the need to complete the reapplication process. Students should consult the Academic Advisor or Program Director if interested in this option.
Students are advised to check the academic and/or registration calendar to identify the final dates to withdraw from courses and understand the ramifications that withdrawal has on applicable grades/transcripts/tuition and any applicable refunds.
Official Exit Date
The College requires the student notify the College of his or her intent. Notification may be made in person, in writing, by phone, or via e-mail. Notification should identify the student’s intended last date of class attendance, which will be the official exit date. Notification must be made to the appropriate Academic Advisor, Program Director, or Academic Dean. If a student withdraws from the program without completing that enrollment term, the exit date will be the date the notification is received from the student. If a student drops all courses during the add/drop period, the official exit date is the last day of the previous enrollment period.
A student may decide to exit the College prior to the end of an enrollment period and remain enrolled through the end of that session/semester/term. In this situation, the student will identify the last day of the enrollment period (session/semester/term) as the official exit date. Students may meet with the appropriate Academic Advisor or Program Director to complete required paperwork and related responsibilities before the last day of the enrollment period. If necessary, a follow-up appointment may be scheduled for the end of the session or semester in order to complete the exit process.
If a student is dismissed from the College due to academic performance issues, the official exit date will be the last day of the enrollment period.
If a student is dismissed from the College due to academic or non-academic misconduct the exit date will be determined by the appropriate Academic Advisor, Academic Dean and/or Program Director.
A student who chooses to electively withdraw within the semester must do so prior to the deadline of the withdrawal period, according to the registration timeline. Withdrawing during the withdrawal period results in courses being graded with a “W”, which does not carry a GPA value. Withdrawing after the withdrawal date, but prior to the end of the semester, will result in the student earning a failing grade (“F”) for any course not already completed and graded. Additionally, the student will be classified as dismissed from the college.
If a student fails to make payment or initiate satisfactory payment arrangements by the tuition due date, the student may be institutionally withdrawn. If a student has not made adequate payment arrangements, he or she will not be allowed to attend any subsequent Bellin College classes and a hold may be placed on all College records. The official exit date will be the last day of the enrollment period for which the charges were incurred.
If a student did not begin the official exit process or provide notification of his or her intent to exit (ceased attendance), the official exit date will be the date the College became aware the student’s ceased attendance.
The official exit date must be a College business day. If notification is received on a non-business day, the official exit date will be the first business day after notification.