Withdrawal from the University
Voluntary Withdrawal from the University
If a student decides they are unable or unwilling to continue as a student at Brandeis, they must officially withdraw in writing by the last day of instruction, as noted on the academic calendar. When a student withdraws during an active semester, course enrollments are not expunged from their record; rather, a grade of "W" ("withdrawn") is entered for each course. If the request is made after the last day of instruction, the grades earned in the courses will stand and will factor into the students GPA.
Administrative Withdrawal from the University
A student may be required to withdraw from the university at any time, even if the student has not been on advising alert or probation in a prior semester should the university determine that the student is not making satisfactory progress toward their degree. Students will be informed in writing of any change in academic status. In addition, a student that is on an approved leave of absence will be withdrawn after being away for two calendar years.