Withdrawal from UVic

A student may be suspended or required to withdraw from the University at any time for failure to abide by the University's regulations.

Refer to the Calendar entry for each faculty's regulations concerning mandatory withdrawal.

Withdrawal for unsatisfactory progress

Undergraduate students who have been placed on probation and whose progress is considered unsatisfactory may be required by their faculty to withdraw from the University for the remainder of the session.

A sessional grade point average and academic standing are assigned at the end of each session and are based on all final grades awarded (including N grades) during the session. Please see sessional grade point average and academic standing for information regarding minimum sessional grade point average standards.

Students required to withdraw for unsatisfactory progress will be notified by Undergraduate Records.

Students who are required to withdraw may submit an appeal to the Senate Committee on Admission, Reregistration and Transfer.

Voluntary withdrawal

If the academic drop deadline has passed and your academic courses are affected by extenuating circumstances such as illness, accident or family affliction, you may wish to request an academic concession.

Before withdrawing, students are encouraged to:

• Speak with an academic adviser to discuss academic status and prospects.
• Speak with the International Centre for Students to discuss possible implications to your study permit, work authorization and post-graduate work permit eligibility.
• Speak with Student Awards and Financial Aid if you have a loan or scholarship.
• Visit Counselling Services to discuss the decision.
• Check your tuition account for an outstanding balance.

If you decide to withdraw:

• Undergraduate students should drop their courses online and notify Undergraduate Records (records@uvic.ca).
• Graduate students must apply in writing to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
• Law students should email the Dean of Law (lawada@uvic.ca).