Drop and Withdrawal Guide

A drop is when a student drops a course but remains enrolled in other courses in that same session.  See the example below:

This student wants to drop SGNL 1010.  Since they will still be enrolled in another Regular session course, this is considered a drop.

example drop a class

Same in this example. This student wants to drop CJUS 2100 but still remain enrolled in the same session, so this would be considered a drop.

example drop a class 2

A withdrawal is when a student drops all courses in an academic session, even if they are enrolled in another session.  See the example below:

This student wants to drop HIST 2610.  Since that course is the only one in the session, this is considered a withdrawal.

withdraw from classes example

In this example, the student is dropping all courses in the same session, therefore it is considered a withdrawal.

withdraw from all classes

How do I know what session I am enrolled in?

Go to myUNT and click "Enrollment" and then "View My Classes."  Here you can see the "Start/End Dates" for each course as highlighted in the example pictures above.  Here is the guide to the sessions:

8 Week 1 Session 8/21/2023 - 10/13/2023
Regular Session 8/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
8 Week 2 Session 10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

Tuition Adjustments for Drops and Withdrawals

If a student drops a course/courses before the census date, their tuition may be adjusted.

8 Week 1 Session 8/26/2023
Regular Session 9/1/2023
8 Week 2 Session 10/21/2023

If a student withdraws from a course/courses, their tuition may be adjusted.

Fall 2023 8 Week Session 1 (8W1)
Last day to withdraw for 100% tuition adjustment August 20th
Last day to withdraw for 80% tuition adjustment August 23rd
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition adjustment August 26th
No tuition adjustments for a withdrawal August 27th
Fall 2023 Regular Session
Last day to withdraw for 100% tuition adjustment August 20th
Last Day to withdraw for 80% tuition adjustment August 25th
Last day to withdraw for 70% tuition adjustment August 30th
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition adjustment September 5th
Last day to withdraw for 25% tuition adjustment September 10th
No tuition adjustments for a withdrawal September 11th
Fall 2023 8 Week Session 2 (8W2)
Last day to withdraw for 100% tuition adjustment October 15th
Last day to withdraw for 80% tuition adjustment October 18th
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition adjustment October 21st
No tuition adjustments for a withdrawal October 22nd

Return of financial aid after Drop/Withdrawal

If you drop courses or withdraw from the semester, you may be required to return all or a portion of the financial aid that you accepted. This situation could result in you owing funds to UNT, the government, or both. If you are a financial aid recipient, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office  to discuss the financial aid impact of dropping from courses or withdrawing from all sessions.

If you are considering withdrawal from UNT, please contact your Academic Advisor and a Financial Aid counselor so your decision will be based on a clear understanding of the consequences of withdrawing from all courses.

Course Drop & Withdrawal Actions/Impacts (Printable Version)

Action Definition Timing Academic Impact Financial Impact Student Status How To
Drop Student drops all courses prior to the term start. Prior to first day of course. Enrollment is not recorded on the official transcript. No charges are incurred. Financial aid is cancelled for the term. Not enrolled Adjust schedule through myUNT
Student drops an individual course(s) but still remains in other courses for the same session(s). First day of session or term but before the withdrawal deadline for the session or term. Before census, courses will not appear on the transcript. After census, courses will appear on the official transcript with a grade of W. If you drop a single class before census and are still enrolled in other classes for that session, you will receive a 100% tuition adjustment for the dropped class. After census, there is no tuition adjustment.  Dropping classes may impact your financial aid eligibility. Enrolled Adjust schedule through myUNT
Session Withdrawal Student drops all courses in an academic session, even if they are enrolled in another session. First day of session or term but before the withdrawal deadline for the session or term. Before census, courses will not appear on the transcript. After census, courses will appear on the official transcript with a grade of W. Students may be eligible for a tuition adjustment based on when the student completes the withdrawal for that session (TEC §54.006.) Financial aid may be adjusted. Enrolled Adjust schedule through myUNT
Withdrawal from University Student drops all courses for the entire term. There is no enrollment in any session. First day of session or term but before the withdrawal deadline for the session or term. Before census, courses will not appear on the transcript. After census, courses will appear on the official transcript with a grade of W. Students may be eligible for a tuition adjustment based on when the student completes the withdrawal for that session (TEC §54.006.) Financial aid may be adjusted. Not enrolled Contact the Dean of Students Office.

Tuition Insurance

Tuition insurance is a plan that can be purchased by students or their family member who pays for tuition that ensures reimbursement for tuition, room and board, and other fees for covered withdrawals at any time during the semester. An example of a covered withdrawal would be one in which a student must leave due to an unexpected injury or illness.

UNT contracts with GradGuard's™ Tuition Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance. The company offers tuition insurance featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public. Plans also include Student Life Assistance: a 24-hour emergency hotline.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TUITION INSURANCE

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