Academic Advising
North Quad (NQ), Room 339
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

Hours: 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Phone: 765-285-1161
Fax: 765-285-4049

Withdrawing from Courses

Withdrawing from Individual Courses

During the Course Withdrawal Period, you can withdraw from a course with no penalty by completing a withdrawal form and submitting it to the Registrar's Office in Lucina Hall B43. However, before withdrawing from a class you are encouraged to discuss the withdrawal with your instructor and/or academic advisor, and with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to check the implications, if any, for any scholarships, loans, or financial aid you may have. A W will appear on your record for the course. The form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office in Lucina Hall B43 no later than 4 p.m. on the last day for withdrawals.

No refund is made for withdrawal from a single course.

If there are verifiable extenuating circumstances that justify late withdrawal (after the Course Withdraw Period has ended), see your academic advisor.

Withdrawing from All Classes

Should you need to withdraw from all classes after the semester begins, you must report immediately to the Office of the Assistant to the Vice President/Ombudsperson, Student Affairs (Administration Building 238) and complete a withdrawal form. If a refund is warranted, the amount will be determined by the date of withdrawal, which is the date you submit the completed withdrawal form.

You must continue to attend classes until you have submitted the completed withdrawal form. If you stop going to class before that time, you will likely receive an F in the course or courses from which you are withdrawing. Each of your instructors will be notified and asked to report your last day of attendance and your grade.

For more information about withdrawal from all classes, call the Office of the Assistant to the Vice President/Ombudsperson, Student Affairs, 765-285-1545. Office staff can discuss your options with you.