{"id":6844,"date":"2026-10-22T22:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T22:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=6844"},"modified":"2026-11-12T18:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T18:34:55","slug":"withdrawing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/withdrawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Withdrawing"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px;margin: 0 auto;line-height: 1.6;color: #222\">\r\n<h2 style=\"color: #003466\">Withdrawing from NAU<\/h2>\r\n<p>Review the official withdraw options below and follow the steps that match where you are in the term. If you decide to withdraw, review the support resources for offices you may want to contact. Following these steps carefully protects your finances, your academic record, and your options for returning. <strong>University <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/important-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dates and deadlines<\/a> apply in every situation.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- Help callout -->\r\n<div style=\"background: #003466;color: #fff;padding: 20px 24px;margin: 24px 0;border-radius: 4px\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0;color: #ffc627\">Need help with any of this?<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;color: #fff\">Contact your <a style=\"color: #ffc627\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/advising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">academic advisor<\/a>. They can explain how withdrawing may affect your goals, review your academic progress and degree plan, and help you plan your next steps. You can find your advisor in LOUIE, or contact University Advising at <a style=\"color: #ffc627\" href=\"mailto:universityadvising@nau.edu\">universityadvising@nau.edu<\/a> or 928-523-4772.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #003466;margin-bottom: 8px\">Select the option that best describes your situation:<\/p>\r\n<!-- Option 1 --><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-left: 5px solid #003466;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Option 1: I am new student and my first term has not yet started.<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">If your first term has not yet begun, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAU Admissions<\/a> for guidance, and review the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/important-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dates and deadlines<\/a> that apply to your term.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><!-- Option 2 --><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-left: 5px solid #FFC627;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #fffaf0\">Option 2: I am a current student and want to withdraw now.<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Before withdrawing, <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/advising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact your academic advisor<\/a> to discuss how withdrawing from NAU <a href=\"#support-resources\">can affect important NAU contracts<\/a>, your academics, and finances.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466\">What happens academically and financially?<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px\"><strong>Possible Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0\">\r\n<li>If you withdraw prior to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Last Day to Drop with 100% Tuition Reimbursement Deadline<\/span> you will receive a full tuition reimbursement.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you withdraw prior to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Last Day to Drop Courses Without a &#8220;W&#8221;<\/span> your enrollment will not appear on your transcript.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you withdraw after the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Last Day to Drop Courses Without a &#8220;W&#8221;<\/span> and prior to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Last Day to Withdraw Without a Petition<\/span> a grade of &#8220;W&#8221; will appear on your transcript for each dropped course.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/important-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">important dates and deadlines<\/a> to determine which deadlines apply to you.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ready to withdraw?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If you decide to withdraw from a term that is currently in progress, drop all of your courses for that term in <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/louie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOUIE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/advising\">contact your academic advisor<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><!-- Option 3 --><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-left: 5px solid #003466;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Option 3: I am a current student and want to complete my current semester and then withdraw from NAU.<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Finish your coursework for the current term, and don&#8217;t enroll in any future terms.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you&#8217;re already registered for a future term, drop those classes in <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/louie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOUIE<\/a> before the deadlines that apply.<\/li>\r\n<li>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/important-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dates and deadlines<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/advising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact your academic advisor<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you are planning to attend a future semester, <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/advising\">speak with your advisor<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><!-- Option 4 --><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-left: 5px solid #FFC627;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #fffaf0\">Option 4:\u00a0\u00a0I am unable to complete a term due to unexpected and nonacademic circumstances.<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>If unexpected, nonacademic circumstances prevent you from completing a term, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/petition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submit a Term Withdrawal &amp; Reimbursement Petition<\/a> for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">all<\/span> classes in that term. Approval is not guaranteed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Withdrawing from a term after this deadline is an exception to university policy and requires a petition with supporting documentation.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><!-- Support resources -->\r\n<h2 id=\"support-resources\" style=\"color: #003466;margin-top: 32px\">Important Departments to Contact When Withdrawing:<\/h2>\r\n<p>These offices can help you understand what to expect when withdrawing and help resolve any outstanding items, such as canceling contracts. If applicable to you, select an office to view details.<\/p>\r\n<details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Veteran Success Center<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Schedule changes can significantly affect VA and military education benefits. Veterans and military-connected students should contact the Veteran Success Center before making <em>any<\/em> class changes.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><a href=\"mailto:vets@nau.edu\">vets@nau.edu<\/a> | 928-523-8387<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Withdrawing may affect your aid eligibility, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status and merit aid, and may result in a balance owed to NAU. Financial aid processing for a full-term withdrawal can take up to 45 days. You can review your loan history and servicers at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentaid.gov<\/a>. If you will be attending another school, update your FAFSA.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><a href=\"mailto:servicecenter@nau.edu\">servicecenter@nau.edu<\/a> | 928-523-9501<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Student &amp; Departmental Account Services (SDAS)<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Financial aid recalculations can create a balance up to 45 days after you withdraw, so continue to monitor your account. SDAS can set up payment arrangements if needed. Make sure direct deposit is set up so you receive any refunds.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><a href=\"mailto:SDAS@nau.edu\">SDAS@nau.edu<\/a> | 928-523-3122 |<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Campus Living (Flagstaff Mountain Campus)<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Campus housing is available only to registered students. If you are no longer registered, you will need to move out. Move-out details are available online and in the housing portal.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><a href=\"mailto:Campus.Living@nau.edu\">Campus.Living@nau.edu<\/a> | 928-523-3978 | <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/campus-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in.nau.edu\/campus-living<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Campus Dining<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Contact Campus Dining to cancel your meal plan. Refunds are prorated and can take up to 30 business days.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><a href=\"mailto:dining@nau.edu\">dining@nau | 928-523-2372<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">University Transit Services \/ Parking<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Review the current permit refund guidelines, then cancel or return your permit through the Parking Portal.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><a href=\"mailto:ask.parking@nau.edu\">ask.parking@nau.edu<\/a> | 928-523-6623<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">NAU Bookstore<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">Return any rented textbooks. | 928-523-6691<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><details style=\"border: 1px solid #d6dde6;border-radius: 4px;margin: 10px 0\">\r\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;padding: 14px 18px;font-weight: bold;color: #003466;background: #f4f7fb\">Staying Connected and Returning to NAU<\/summary>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px\">\r\n<p>Continue checking your NAU email for your final bill, financial aid updates, and petition decisions, and keep your mailing address current in LOUIE. When you are ready to return, the steps depend on how long you have been away:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Away for fewer than 3 consecutive terms:<\/strong> enroll as usual in LOUIE.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Away for 3 or more consecutive terms:<\/strong> apply for readmission by contacting <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/admissions\/additional-applications\/readmission\/\">readmissions.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Returning after academic suspension:<\/strong> submit an Academic Reinstatement Appeal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Student Service Center:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:servicecenter@nau.edu\">servicecenter@nau.edu<\/a> | 928-523-9501<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/details><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Withdrawing from NAU Review the official withdraw options below and follow the steps that match where you are in the term. If you decide to withdraw, review the support resources for offices you may want to contact. 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