Withdrawal from a Course: Students may withdraw from a course after the drop deadline but prior to the established withdrawal deadline of the term with permission of the dean's office. In fall and spring semesters, the withdrawal deadline is approximately 10.5 weeks after the start of the semester. Refer to the posted online Academic Calendars for specific dates. During summer or other shortened terms, the withdrawal deadline is prorated accordingly.
A non-punitive grade of “W” (Withdrawal) appears on the student’s transcript.
Students desiring to withdraw from a course after the withdrawal deadline may only do so after petitioning and receiving approval from the Dean. If such a petition is not approved, a regular grade will be assigned by the instructor as per the course’s grading policy.
Withdrawal from the University:
Temporary Withdrawal - This is defined as a temporary interruption (12 consecutive months or less) in a student's program of study which may be initiated by the School/College or by the student. At the discretion of the student's School or College, an approved Temporary Withdrawal may be extended beyond 12 consecutive months. A Temporary Withdrawal after the deadline to receive grades of "W" may become effective as of the end of the semester. Time spent on a Temporary Withdrawal counts toward the maximum time allowed to complete the degree or certificate, if applicable.
A student returning from a Temporary Withdrawal must follow the intent-to-return process with the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success.
If a student does not return at the end of their Temporary Withdrawal and does not apply for and receive an extension from their School or College, the University may require them to reapply for admission.
a) University Initiated - The student's School or College or other University official may initiate a temporary interruption of a student's academic schedule when it is in the best interest of the student.
b) Student Initiated - A student may request a Temporary Withdrawal for a variety of reasons, including medical/psychological, financial, personal, academic, or military obligations. The student's Dean's Office may require specific documentation and is responsible for granting or denying the request.
Withdrawal - This is defined as a separation from the University in which the student becomes inactive. Students who have withdrawn and who later determine that they wish to continue their education at Creighton will be required to reapply for admission. A withdrawal after the deadline to receive grades of "W" may become effective as of the end of the semester.
a) School/College Initiated - The Dean's Office reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student for lack of participation and failure to respond to outreach attempts. The approved procedure established by each School or College will be followed. A student may appeal the withdrawal within five business days after the notice to the student of the School- or College-initiated withdrawal.
b) University Initiated - The University may withdraw a student for reasons of potential harm or disruptive behavior, following the process coordinated by the Division of Student Life and outlined in the Creighton University Student Handbook. The appeal process shall be as set forth in the Student Handbook.
c) Student Initiated - Undergraduate students who desire to withdraw from the University must contact the Office of Student and Family Support in order to initiate an exit survey. Graduate and professional students who desire to withdraw from the University should contact their respective Dean's Office.