How to Submit a Medical Withdrawal Request
A medical withdrawal requires the approval of the Care Team. If the withdrawal is granted, the student will be assigned grades of W for all enrolled courses and should seek appropriate treatment and recovery while away in order to return. The last day to request a medical withdrawal is the same as the last to take a general withdrawal each semester.
- Any student who wants to request a medical withdrawal should complete a Caring Community Connections (CCC) submission form and select “medical withdrawal request.” Once the form is received, the student will be contacted to schedule an appointment to review the medical withdrawal process with a staff member from the Office of Student Advocacy and Support and schedule an appointment with a staff member in the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center for an evaluation of the request.
- Students will be asked to complete a Health History Attestation Form and provide supporting documentation from a medical/mental health provider outlining the medical necessity for the withdrawal. This form and the supporting documentation will be reviewed by a staff member in the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. The student may also ask to meet with a staff member in the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center to clarify information on the form or in the supporting documentation.
- Following the review of the Health History Attestation Form and any requested meetings, the Health Center will provide a summary of the information collected to the CareTeam, who will review the request and make a determination.
- Decisions about medical withdrawal are communicated to students in writing. If the medical withdrawal is granted, students will receive a medical withdrawal checklist with outlined steps to complete the withdrawal. Questions about this checklist should be directed to the Office of Student Advocacy and Support. A medical withdrawal hold is also placed on the student’s account and the student will not be able to return to campus or enroll in courses until the hold is lifted.
- Students who take a medical withdrawal may receive a prorated refund on tuition/fees. Schedule of reimbursement is maintained in the Bursar’s office.
- Students who live on campus can contact Residence Life and Student Housing regarding any possible associated refund of room and board.
- Students who take a medical withdrawal must demonstrate appropriate treatment received and three (3) months of stability prior to requesting to return to campus. This means that generally, students who take a medical withdrawal should plan to be on leave for the following long semester and be prepared to provide documentation of the treatment they received and proof of stability by a medical/ mental health provider.