Withdrawal

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WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE

Students considering a pause in their education at Georgetown College are encouraged to contact the Graduate Office at [email protected] or at 502-863-8176 to consider their next steps. The date of approved withdrawal determines if a refund is to be issued to the student based on the schedule of refunds found on the Payments & Refunds page in this Catalog. A student’s date of withdrawal will be determined by the date of the student's written communication requesting a withdrawal. A student may not withdraw after the Last Day to Drop with W (see Academic Calendar) unless forced to do so by emergency circumstances. Leaving without contacting the Graduate Office to complete all withdrawal procedures will result in a grade of “F” in all courses. Students may return to Georgetown College by completing an application for readmission.

If a candidate is not enrolled in coursework for a period of twelve months or more, or serving an academic suspension, and wishes to return, they must be readmitted to the program. To register for classes, inactive candidates must submit all currently required admissions materials. In order to be readmitted, candidates must follow all current admissions requirements. When moved back to active status, candidates may be required to attend an advising session and sign a new curriculum contract as part of the readmission process. No courses that extend beyond the required time period for program completion will be counted toward the degree.

TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL WITH INTENT TO RETURN

In many circumstances, it may be appropriate for a student to withdraw from all classes for one semester with the intent to return. For example, a student needing to withdraw during or after spring semester would need to return no later than the following spring term.

Reasons may include:

  • Physical or mental health concern

  • Injury/ surgery / pregnancy

  • Death of a family member

  • Natural hazard (i.e. fire, flood, tornado)

  • An academic program not associated with Georgetown College (internship, study abroad, etc.)

  • Military deployment

A formal request for temporary withdrawal must be made to the Graduate Office at [email protected] or at 502-863-8176.

A student with approved temporary withdrawal status does not need to request readmission to the college in order to return. However, students should monitor their Georgetown College email for important updates and announcements during the absence.

Additional considerations:

A request for temporary withdrawal from a current semester will not be approved after the Last Day to Drop with W (see Academic Calendar). Leaving without contacting the Graduate Office to complete all withdrawal procedures will result in a grade of “F” in all courses.

Students temporarily withdrawn from Georgetown College may not enroll as full-time, matriculating students at another college or university, although taking a course or two is allowed. Enrolling at another college/university full time or as a degree-seeking student may affect financial aid or scholarship eligibility.

Financial aid requirements, registration deadlines, and all other college obligations are the same for students returning from a temporary withdrawal as they are for all registered students upon return to Georgetown College.

Steps required prior to the semester of return:

  • Contact their academic advisor to discuss their courses