Withdrawal Policies and Procedures

Withdrawal

Withdrawal Policies and Procedures

Definition of Complete Withdrawal

The University defines a withdrawal as the termination of your enrollment for any given term.  You are no longer registered for any courses nor have you completed any courses.  You have until Census Date of each term to withdraw from UCCS and receive a 100% refund (this applies to full semester length Main Campus courses only).  Refer to the withdrawal procedures and the date guidelines below for additional information.  Note: Shortened or condensed courses have different add, drop, and refund deadlines.  Review those deadlines here:  Short Course Deadlines
 

Steps to Completely Withdraw from UCCS
 

  1. Review the deadlines below for additional information regarding complete withdrawal refunds, policies, and procedures
  2. Drop all courses in the myUCCS Portal
  3. If you live in on-campus housing, you must fill out a housing petition to cancel your housing agreement
  4. If you are receiving Financial Aid, review the Financial Aid  Withdrawal Policy and meet with a counselor
  5. If you are receiving Veteran’s Benefits, notify the Office of Veteran and Military Student Affairs
  6. Confirm your addresses are up-to-date with the Office of the Registrar (Main Hall 108 or registrar@uccs.edu)
  7. Return your parking permit to the Parking and Transportation Office
  8. Refund processing will begin approximately two weeks after Census Date
     

Contact the Office of the Dean of Students if you have questions or concerns regarding the complete withdrawal policy.

Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Summer 2024

Withdrawal Policies and Procedures

Sep. 7
(Census Date)

 Jan. 31
(Census Date)		 Jun. 18
(Census Date)
  • Last day to withdraw from all full semester length courses and receive a 100% refund. Students must drop all courses using the myUCCS Portal through this date.
  • Note: Shortened or condensed courses (courses that do not meet for the entire term) have different add, drop, and refund deadlines and may not be eligible for a refund. Review short or condensed course deadlines on the Office of the Registrar website.
  • Note: If you are enrolled in a course that requires consent to drop (unable to drop specific courses in the myUCCS Portal), contact your Academic Advisor or the department that offers the course for permission to drop.

Sep. 8 - Oct. 27

 Jan. 31 - Apr. 5 Jun. 18 - Jul. 11
  • You may withdraw (drop) all full semester length courses within this range of dates using the myUCCS Portal. You do not need dean or instructor signatures to drop full semester length courses within this range of dates. An official grade of W (withdrew) will be assigned for courses dropped within this date range. To avoid being assigned grades of F (fail), withdraw from courses using the myUCCS Portal.
  • Students with F-1 and J-1 international visas need permission from their international student advisor
  • Student athletes must obtain permission from the Athletic Director of Compliance.

Oct. 28 - Dec. 16

 Apr. 6 - May 11 Jul. 11 - Aug. 3

The following steps must be completed if you choose to completely withdraw from UCCS within this date range:

  • Contact the Dean of Students Office for a withdrawal form and procedures.
  • Unless you follow these procedures and approved by the Dean of Students Office, you have not withdrawn from UCCS. Grades of “F” will be recorded on your record/transcript. 
  • Full withdrawals are recorded and become effective when approved and processed by the Dean of Students Office.
  • Students with F-1 and J-1 international visas need permission from their international student advisor
  • Student athletes must obtain permission from the Athletic Director of Compliance.