Withdrawal from the University

Withdrawal from the University

Official withdrawal from the university during a semester requires that the student:

1. Access a Withdrawal from University form from the Student Success Office or submit a letter with official signature requesting withdrawal.
2. Supply all necessary information on the Withdrawal from University form, including securing the required signatures.
3. Submit the completed form to the Student Success Center. The date of withdrawal will be the last date of attendance in any enrolled course. Dropping all classes does not constitute an official withdrawal. The grade of “W” will be assigned to courses of students who last attended prior to the last date to withdraw from a semester class without academic penalty. If a student withdraws from university during the last five weeks of any semester, a grade of “F” will be assigned to courses. This includes withdrawal due to suspension and/or expulsion. A student who completes his or her semester and does not return for the next semester is considered to be a non-returning student, not a withdrawal.

Withdrawal: Approved Medical Withdrawal

Approved Medical Withdrawals provide students a withdrawal date to be set for one week prior to last date of attendance. Without Approved Medical Withdrawal (per Withdrawal from University policy) the last date of attendance is the recorded withdrawal date and standard fee schedules apply. All Approved Medical Withdrawals are recorded as a “W” on your academic record. When a student withdraws from the University, the student forfeits his or her rights and privileges as a student, including the use of all PBA facilities. Therefore, he or she will be required to immediately turn in their PBACard and key to Safety & Security, Sailfish Services, or Residential Life.

Approved Medical Withdrawal Procedure

1. Student must request a medical withdrawal in writing to the Director of Health and Wellness or the Director of Student Success. Qualified requests will include documentation of medical or psychological necessity to withdraw from academic coursework, which must be submitted to the Health and Wellness Office within 10 days of last date of attendance.
   • Health and Wellness Office Fax: 561.803.2519.
   • Health and Wellness Mailing Address: Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 South Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Contact the Health and Wellness Office for delivery details 561.803.2576.
2. Upon receipt of request and supporting records, the Student Success Center and Health and Wellness Office will review the request for an Approved Medical Withdrawal. These two offices will notify the student and the Registrar’s Office of the decision within 10 days of receipt of documentation and request for withdrawal.
3. All students requesting an Approved Medical Withdrawal must complete the Re-enrollment Questionnaire (see Re-Enrollment Procedures) through the Student Success Center prior to approval to return to academic work.

Approved Medical Withdrawal Re-Enrollment Procedure

To ensure the safety of all students any student with an Approved Medical Withdrawal from a PBA academic term must complete a Re-Enrollment Form and clearance review prior to return to academic work. Each re-enrollment clearance is case specific and will focus on reviewing the student’s ability to safely return to student status.

1. Meet all university requirements for re-enrollment (re-enrollment requirements and removal of any university hold on your account). 
2. Complete an Approved Medical Withdrawal Re-Enrollment Form (contact Student Success Center for details). 
3. Receive clearance from the Student Success Center for re-enrollment and to register for classes. Please refer to this link  for applicable refund schedules.