You will not earn credit for the semester. Your cumulative grade point average and total number of credits earned will remain the same as they were when you first enrolled for the semester.

If you withdraw on or prior to the 15th day of instruction (or equivalent for short session courses), your transcript will not reflect courses or grades for the semester. 

If you withdraw after that day, your transcript will list your courses for the semester and a W is the assigned grade for each course.  The credits will show as attempted credits and will be counted towards the financial aid credit cap.

Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students will retain the academic standing they had going into the withdrawn semester. 

For example, if you start a semester on academic probation and withdraw from that semester, you will remain on academic probation. A reinstatement plan is not required, but we highly encourage students to discuss with their advisor why they needed to withdraw when planning their next semester.  Advisors may be able to suggest resources or provide extra support that may help prevent you from needing to withdraw from a future semester.

Graduate students should contact the Graduate School or their academic program for guidance.

Any credit of tuition and fees will be figured against the cost of your total tuition and deducted from that amount.  If the refund deadline has passed and you still owe installments, you will be required to pay your remaining balance.  For more information, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (406)243-2223.

Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who withdraw may return to school any semester.  If you were dismissed from the University for student conduct code violations or other disciplinary matters, you must resolve that issue first.

Contact your advisor during the registration period so you can plan your schedule and receive your advising PIN.  Clear any registration holds, then you may then register in CyberBear. If you are absent from the UM for two or more years (dating from the end of the withdrawn semester) you will need to apply for readmission.

Graduate students should consult with their program advisor and the Graduate School main office staff to determine if a Leave of Absence is possible.

Contact the International Students & Scholars staff prior to completing your withdrawal form.  This is critical for F1 and J1 visa compliance.

Federal Financial Aid is "earned" as a student progresses through a semester.  If you do not complete the semester, the university may be required to return aid to the federal government.  When this happens, the student usually owes the school for the aid that was returned.

If you are using federal financial aid to pay for the semester (e.g. Pell Grant, student loans, etc.), there are a lot of details to consider.  Start by reviewing the Financial Aid Office's withdrawal page.  For specific questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (406)243-5373.

Per the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy (SAP), students are required to earn at least 70% of the credits attempted cumulatively.  Withdrawing from the university will lower your percentage for the pace calculation.

Students who stop attending classes and earn a term GPA of 0.0 are considered unofficial withdrawals.  Just like students who officially withdraw, if the school cannot document that the student attended through 60% of the semester, then they have not earned all of their aid.  The unearned portion must be repaid before a student can resume attending UM.

Any combination of "F," "NF," "W," "WF," "WP," "NCR," "I," or "MG" grades will result in a term GPA of 0.0.  If a student receives all "NF" grades they will have to repay all of their federal financial aid.  However, if a student passes just one class, they are not considered to be an unofficial withdrawal.

Loan repayment details are outlined on the Financial Aid Office's loans webpage. UM's Financial Education Program staff are an excellent resource, too.  They can help you put all the financial pieces together so that you are prepared for what's next.  Check out their webpage to book an appointment.

Once you withdraw, you are no longer considered a student for the semester. If you live in a residence hall, you must contact UM Housing.

If you live at University Villages, you must follow the UV eligibility requirements or submit a vacate notice. 

If you live at Lewis & Clark Villages, you must follow the LCV eligibility requirements or submit a vacate notice.

No, you may not use the Student Health Services after you withdraw.  If you are currently being seen at the Curry Health Center, a referral for care will be made on an individual, as-needed basis.

If you enrolled in the student health insurance plan and withdraw on or before the 15th class day, you will be refunded the entire charge.  If you want to remain on the student insurance plan, a letter of medical necessity from a healthcare provider must be provided to the Student Insurance Advocate in the Curry Health Center at studentinsurance@mso.umt.edu. 

If you withdraw after the 15th class day and you have paid the insurance premium, you will remain on the student insurance plan for the remainder of the semester.

No.  Your Griz Card is inactivated when you withdraw.

You can use the library facilities; however you must be a current registered student to check out books or other media.

No, unless you are withdrawing due to an injury or other medical reason that requires you to need physical therapy and you plan to attend the following semester.  You may contact Campus Recreation at (406)243-2802 to inquire.

No.  You may no longer work as a student at a position on campus.   The only way to continue with such a job is for your employer to hire you as a temporary or permanent employee.

When a student officially withdraws within the first 15 class days of each term (or equivalent for short session classes), a percentage-based refund of tuition and fees is calculated under Montana's Board of Regents policy.   No refunds of tuition and fees can be issued after that date.

For more information, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (406)243-2223 unless you received federal financial aid. 

If you received financial aid please instead contact the Financial Aid Office at (406)243-5373.

You may get a refund for the textbooks during the first 15 class days if they are in good condition.  Contact the Bookstore at the UC or review the textbook rental FAQs for details.

Full refunds are available if you withdraw during the first 15 class days.  Please contact the UM Police Department's Parking Division at 406-243-6132, for more details.

If you withdraw due to being activated by the military, please contact the Military and Veteran Services Office at (406)243-2744.

You may withdraw from the semester for any reason.  However, it may be helpful to speak with your academic advisor, a counselor, or physician at the Curry Health Center first if you are struggling with any aspect of your health.  They may be able to offer services or guide you to other campus or community support services you don't know about.  You may find another solution that doesn't require you to withdraw.