Withdrawal from Course

Withdrawal from Course Deadlines

Deadlines

Fall 2024

  • September 26, 2024 for Early 7-week classes
  • November 18, 2024 for Late 7-week classes
  • November 22, 2024 for 15-week classes

J-Term 2025

  • January 16, 2025

Spring 2025

  • February 27, 2025 for Early 7-week classes
  • April 17, 2025 for Late 7-week classes
  • May 2, 2025 for 15-week classes

Summer 2025

  • June 17, 2025 Session ES
  • July 17, 2025 Session VS
  • July 19, 2025 Session LS

Is Withdrawing from Class the right choice for me?

  • Instructors are required to notify students of their academic standing no later than the end of the ninth week of the semester, or after two-thirds of a summer session or J-Term.
  • Before you withdraw, make sure you are following these important steps to get the most out of your education.

Words of Caution!

  1. Before withdrawing from a course, careful thought should be given to the reasons for withdrawing and possible consequences. Withdrawals can have a negative impact on both your progress toward graduation and eligibility for financial aid. Withdrawal from Course should be used infrequently and considered an action of last resort. It is to your advantage to read the instructions below before withdrawing.
  2. It is always a good idea and courtesy to discuss your decision to withdraw with your instructor and your advisor.
  3. Withdrawals resulting in enrollment for less than 12 hours may affect financial aid and scholarships. Check with the Financial Aid Office, Moot Hall 230, if you are not certain. View financial aid information on the web at http://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/
  4. Check with your academic advisor (ACE, EOP, Honors, Roar to Success advisor) for possible impact on your time of graduation.
  5. Withdrawals count against the credit limit for financial aid awards, so if you are on academic probation, or repeating course, check with the Financial Aid office before taking action.
  6. If you are having problems, there is help available.

 

Resources Available on Campus

  1. Academic Success & Retention (716-878-4599) located in E.H. Butler Library 149 provides advising, tutoring, engagement and support.
     
  2. Weigel Health Center (716-878-6711) provides assistance for health related issues.
     
  3. Counseling Center (716-878-4436) is located in Weigel 219 and provides free counseling for personal and/or family problems. All discussions are confidential.
  • Tuition refunds or liability for payment is determined by the date the Student Course Withdrawal is done in Banner. See the refund/liability schedule on the web at http://studentaccounts.buffalostate.edu/

 

Online Withdrawal from Course Procedure:

  • Submit a student course withdrawal directly in Banner using Self-Service (SSB). The following HOLDS will prevent registration-related activity including online withdrawal from course:  Academic Advising hold, Bursar hold, Financial Aid hold, Library hold, Parking hold, and Weigel hold. If you have a hold on your account that prevents you from processing an online withdrawal from course please complete (and return via email to REGOFC@buffalostate.edu) a Request to Withdraw from a Course Due to a Hold Form and email the Registrar's Office no later than the established withdrawal from course deadline.
  • Go to Add or Drop Classes screen.
  • Click on the Action drop-down menu for the CRN (course reference number) you want to select or withdraw from.
  • Select Student Course Withdrawal and click on Submit Changes.
  • Banner Student Registration Guide (PDF)
  • Before you Submit Changes, be sure to double-check that this is the course/CRN you want to withdraw from. WARNING! Withdrawal from course is final once entered. You cannot make a change after the action has been saved. If you make a mistake and enter an online withdrawal from course and wish to rescind that, you must email the Registrar's Office within 24 hours. Send a detailed request to REGOFC@buffalostate.edu with the semester, Banner ID, complete name, CRN, and course. Requests after the 24-hour period cannot be addressed by the Registrar's Office and will be referred to the Academic Standards Office, the student must submit a petition.
  • Once you have submitted your change, double-check your schedule to be sure the change submitted was successful.
  • If the change you submitted was successful, you will see the statement "Student Course Withdrawal on month-day-year" (for example:  Student Course Withdrawal on Jan 13, 2011) under the status of the CRN.

Banner Tutorials and Information for Students click on the How to Withdraw from Course available here.

Important FAQ’s to review PRIOR to attempting an online withdrawal from course in Banner (PDF) are available here.

ONLINE WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSE DUE TO A HOLD:

J-TERM ONLY; any student that has a hold that prevents registration-related activity can submit an online withdrawal from course themselves directly in Banner for this term only. All other terms, a student with a hold that prevents registration-related activity must submit a form.