Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal & Schedule Change Policy
When a student drops classes or completely withdraws from the university, his/her tuition and fee charges are not based on the number of classes attended. Charges are based on the withdrawal dates determined by the Office of Registration and Records. Complete withdrawal does not release a student from his/her housing contract with the Department of Residence Life. In order to be released from a housing contract, you must contact Residence Life at: 773.508.3300.
Students who decide not to attend some or all of their courses after registration are required to officially withdraw through LOCUS or through their dean's office. Otherwise, students will be held responsible for all charges on their accounts. There are no exceptions to this cancellation and withdrawal procedure.
Charges are based on the beginning of the term or session, not the class start date.
Semester Programs
The withdrawal and schedule change policy for semester programs covers, but is not limited to, programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School, the Graduate School at the Medical Center, and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Law, Nursing and Social Work.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is defined as completely withdrawing enrollment from all classes. This policy applies to all flat-rate and hourly students. Complete withdrawal before the beginning of the term start date will result in no financial responsibility. Complete withdrawal from all classes after the term start date will result in tuition charges according to the withdrawal schedule shown here.
A student may completely withdraw from Loyola through LOCUS through the second week of the term. The student should notify his/her dean's office of the withdrawal, as well. Starting the third week of the term, the student must contact his/her dean's office to withdraw. Tuition and fee charges will be based on the official withdrawal date from Loyola University Chicago as determined by the Office of the Bursar. Charges are based on the beginning of the term, not on the class start date.
Schedule Change
A schedule change is defined as adding and dropping any number of courses but maintaining enrollment. Students may change their class schedule through LOCUS through the first week of the term. Starting the second week of the term, the student must visit his/her dean's office to change his/her schedule. Tuition and fee charges for a dropped class are based on the start of the term, not on the class start date.
Schedule changes made before the official term start date have no financial impact. After the start of the term, undergraduate flat-rate students generally fall under the following three schedule change scenarios:
- Students still enrolled for 12 to 18 credit hours will continue to be charged the flat rate.
- Students dropping from full-time to part-time status during the first five weeks of the term will be assessed a charge based on the schedule here.
- Students who register above full-time status (19 or more credit hours), then drop within the flat rate, will be charged the flat rate plus a percentage based on the number of credit hours dropped. The additional charge is based on the schedule here.
Graduate students and hourly students who drop classes during the first five weeks of the term will be assessed tuition based on the schedule here.
For information about the final dates to receive "W" or "WF" grades, see the current academic calendar.
Quarter Programs
The withdrawal and schedule change policy for quarter programs covers programs in the Graduate School of Business.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is defined as completely withdrawing enrollment from all classes. This policy applies to all flat-rate and hourly students. Complete withdrawal before the beginning of the term start date will result in no financial responsibility. Complete withdrawal from all classes after the term start date will result in tuition charges according to the withdrawal schedule shown here.
A student may completely withdraw from Loyola through LOCUS through the second week of the term. The student should notify his/her dean's office of the withdrawal, as well. Starting the third week of the term, the student must contact his/her dean's office to withdraw. Tuition and fee charges will be based on the official withdrawal date from Loyola University Chicago as determined by the Office of the Bursar. Charges are based on the beginning of the term, not on the class start date.
Schedule Change
A schedule change is defined as adding and dropping any number of courses but maintaining enrollment. Students may change their class schedule through LOCUS through the first week of the term. Starting the second week of the term, the student must visit his/her dean's office to change his/her schedule. Tuition and fee charges for a dropped class are based on the start of the term, not on the class start date.
Schedule changes made before the official term start date have no financial impact. Quarter students who drop a class during the first five weeks of the term will be assessed tuition based on the schedule here.
To view the withdrawal schedule for the current term, visit Academic Calendars & Schedules.
For information about the final dates to receive "W" or "WF" grades, see the current academic calendar.
Summer Sessions
The withdrawal and schedule change policy for summer sessions covers, but is not limited to, programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School, and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Nursing and Social Work.
Withdrawal
Complete withdrawal before the beginning of the session start date will result in no financial responsibility. Students who completely withdraw from all classes after the session start date will have their tuition and fees adjusted according to the withdrawal schedules shown below.
A student may completely withdraw from Loyola through LOCUS according to the session schedule below. The student should notify his/her dean's office of the withdrawal, as well. After the initial 100% withdrawal period, the student must contact his/her dean's office to withdraw. Tuition and fee charges will be based on the beginning of the session, not on the class start date.
Schedule Change
Students may change their class schedule through LOCUS according to the session schedule below. After the initial 100% withdrawal period, the student must visit his/her dean's office to change his/her schedule. Tuition and fee charges for a dropped class are based on the start of the session, not on the class start date. Dropping a course in the early Summer Session and adding another in the late Summer Session is not considered a change of registration, but will follow the withdrawal and schedule change calendar for the current session.
Schedule changes made before the official term start date have no financial impact. Students who drop classes after the session start date will be assessed tuition based on the schedules below.
Early Summer Session Withdrawal & Schedule Change Calendar: May 19 - June 13
| Effective Date Of Withdrawal | Credit Given |
|---|---|
| First day of the session (May 19, 2008) |
100% |
| First week of the session (May 20, 2008 - May 25, 2008) |
50% |
| Second week of the session and beyond (May 26, 2008 & beyond) |
0% |
Summer Quarter (Graduate School of Business): May 19 - July 28
| Effective Date of Withdrawal | Credit Given |
|---|---|
| First two weeks of the session (May 19, 2008 - June 1, 2008) |
100% |
| Third and fourth weeks of the session (June 2, 2008 - June 15, 2008) |
50% |
| Fifth week of the session (June 16, 2008 - June 22, 2008) |
20% |
| Sixth week of the session and beyond (June 23, 2008 and beyond) |
0% |
Summer Session A (First 6-week Session): May 19 - June 27
| Effective Date Of Withdrawal | Credit Given |
|---|---|
| First two days of the session (May 19, 2008 – May 20, 2008) |
100% |
| First week of the session (May 21, 2008 – May 25, 2008) |
67% |
| Second week of the session (May 26, 2008 – June 1, 2008) |
33% |
| Third week of the session and beyond (June 2, 2008 & beyond) |
0% |
Summer Session B (Second 6-week Session): June 30 - August 8
| Effective Date Of Withdrawal | Credit Given |
|---|---|
| First two days of the session (June 30, 2008 – July 1, 2008) |
100% |
| First two weeks of the session (July 2, 2008 – July 15, 2008) |
67% |
| Second week of the session (July 16, 2008 – July 21, 2008) |
33% |
| Third week of the session and beyond (July 22, 2008 & beyond) |
0% |
Summer Session C (8-week Session): June 2 - July 25
| Effective Date Of Withdrawal | Credit Given |
|---|---|
| First week of the session (June 2, 2008 – June 8, 2008) |
100% |
| Second week of the session (June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008) |
80% |
| Third week of the session (June 16, 2008 – June 22, 2008) |
40% |
| Fourth week of the session and beyond (June 23, 2008 & beyond) |
0% |
*Special Course - Combined ACCT 399 and 412 (4-week Session): July 8 - August 5
| Effective Date Of Withdrawal | Credit Given |
|---|---|
| First two days of the session (July 8, 2008 – July 9, 2008) |
100% |
| First week of the session (July 10, 2008 – July 14, 2008) |
50% |
| Second week of the session and beyond (July 15, 2008 and beyond) |
0% |
To view the withdrawal schedule for the current session, click here.
For information about the final dates to receive "W" or "WF" grades for all Summer Sessions, see the current academic calendar.
8-Week Sessions
The withdrawal and schedule change policy for summer sessions covers, but is not limited to, programs in Paralegal Studies and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Withdrawal
Complete withdrawal before the beginning of the session start date will result in no financial responsibility. Students who completely withdrawal from all classes after the session start date will have their tuition and fees adjusted according to the withdrawal schedule shown here.
A student may completely withdraw from Loyola through LOCUS during the first week of the session. The student should notify his/her dean's office of the withdrawal, as well. Starting the second week of the session, the student must contact his/her dean's office to withdraw. Tuition and fee charges will be based on the beginning of the session, not on the class start date.
Schedule Change
Students may change their class schedules through LOCUS through the first week of the session. Starting the second week of the session, the student must visit his/her dean's office to change his/her schedule. Tuition and fee charges for a dropped class are based on the start of the session, not on the class start date. Dropping a course in Session I and adding another in Session II is not considered a change of registration, but will follow the withdrawal and schedule change calendar for the current session.
Schedule changes made before the official term start date have no financial impact. Students who drop classes after the session start date will be assessed tuition based on the schedule below.
To view the withdrawal schedule for the current session, visit Academic Calendars & Schedules.