Dropping a Course
Students can drop a class in myZou until the last day to drop a course without a grade. Check the posted deadlines for classes that meet for the full semester or term.
Before dropping or withdrawing from a class, check the to understand how changes will impact your tuition and fee assessment. Also, please consult your financial aid advisor if you receive financial aid of any type. Students should talk with their academic advisor on the impact of dropping or withdrawing from a class on your progress toward degree.
- International students should check with the International Center if you cannot drop a class.
- Athletes should check with the Athletics department if you cannot drop a class.
- must occur prior to the drop or withdraw deadlines listed on the Academic Calendar.
- Dropping or withdrawing from a self-paced course must occur prior to the drop or withdraw deadlines for the self-paced course and prior to the completion of the final lesson and/or exam in the self-paced course.
- Dropping a current term self-paced course: students can drop them through myZou prior to the deadline.
- Dropping a past term self-paced course: students must fill out the form.
- Dropping a co-requisite class: students will need to attach permission from the instructor of the course and fill out the form
Withdrawing from Term/University (dropping all classes)
¶Ù°ù´Ç±è±è¾±²Ô²µÌýall classes or dropping the last class in which you are enrolled, is considered a withdrawal from the university. Submission of the is required. Finals areÌýnotÌýincluded as part of the term for this purpose.
³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õÌýmay not withdraw from their last course via myZou. They should consult with the academic advising unit to which they are assigned, prior to completing the .
Course withdrawals are prohibited after the withdrawal deadline. You can find specific deadlines on the Academic Calendar page.
Students completing a Term Withdrawal and who will not be returning the next semester, should use the following checklist to ensure they have taken all recommended steps when leaving the University.
- Refer to the Cashiers 41kyyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû current Fee Reassessment Schedule for information outlining tuition refund schedules.
- Contact to discuss financial impacts pertaining to scholarships, loans, etc., that you may encounter as a result of your withdrawal.
- If you are living in university housing, contact to terminate your housing contract. If you have a dining plan, contact .
- Notify your academic advisor and instructors.
- If you have purchased a parking permit, contact to cancel your permit.
- Return materials to the library.
- Contact the regarding textbook rentals.
- International students should contact the regarding impacts on visa status.
- Athletes should contact their Athletic Department Academic Coordinator.
- Students using Veterans Benefits should contact the .
- If you receive services from the you should notify them of your intent to withdraw.
The term withdrawal form should not be used if you are completing your current semester classes but taking some time off before returning the next semester. There is no action required if you take a semester off. However, please note you will be required to reapply after one semester of non-enrollment. Information for undergraduate students who need to reapply, can be found on the Mizzou Admissions . ÌýGraduate or professional students should check with their respective programs.
The following actions areÌýNOTÌýconsidered official notification of withdrawal:
- Failure to attend class.
- Giving notice to an instructor
- Verbal notice to any University office
Note: Students who are entering Mizzou for their first term and decide to cancel their application prior to their term start date, should use this Ìýto cancel their application.
Students who need to temporarily discontinue their studies at Mizzou due to a serious life event, financial, military, or other extenuating circumstances, may be eligible to apply for a Leave of Absence. For more details regarding the Leave of Absence policy and how to apply for a Leave of Absence, visit the following page.
Returning to the University
Undergraduate students who wish to return to the University following an absence of one semester or more, should review information available on the 41kyyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû of Admissions’ website.
Readmission requirements for Graduate students can be found on the Graduate School Admission .
Students enrolled in a professional program should contact their respective program for readmission information.
Grades
Effective summer 2021, faculty will assign a grade of W (withdrew) for students who withdraw from a course.
No grades will be assigned to a student whoÌýofficiallyÌýwithdraws from aÌýcourseÌýor theÌýuniversityÌýbefore the last day to drop a course without a grade for the fall or spring semester, or the equivalent period of time for other sessions.
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