Withdrawal Policies
Financial aid recipients at SNHU who withdraw prior to the completion of 60% of the current term are subject to a Return of Title IV Funds recalculation, which can impact the amount of financial aid a student is able to retain. Financial Aid recipients are subject to both the university’s withdrawal policy as well as the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy and procedures.
Students may withdraw from courses at any time during the first eight weeks of the semester with the course grade of “W.” The completed withdrawal form must contain the signatures of the instructor, the student and the student’s advisor. Merely ceasing to attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal either academically or financially. Withdrawal forms may be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
Withdrawals after the eighth week will only be allowed when:
• withdrawal is student-initiated for conditions beyond the student’s control (e.g., illness documented by a physician’s letter). The course grade under these conditions will be “W.” Documentation must be provided by the student and approved by the appropriate advisor and school dean.
• withdrawal is instructor-initiated due to unusual circumstances, not as a method to prevent low grades. The course grade under these circumstances will be “WP”(withdraw passing) or “WF” (withdraw failing). Instructor-initiated withdrawals must be approved by the school dean. The student’s advisor will be notified.
In all cases, the date of withdrawal is the date the completed form is received by the Registrar’s Office. Withdrawal from class does not reduce account charges. Credit hours for courses from which a student withdraws are included in his or her total number of credit hours. Withdrawal disputes must be submitted in writing within 30 days after the end of the semester during which the student withdrew.
Students may withdraw from the university by obtaining a withdrawal form from the vice president for Student Affairs and obtaining all necessary signatures. Foreign students may obtain forms and begin the process in CIE. Merely ceasing to attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal, academically or financially. Failure to file a withdrawal form with the vice president of Student Affairs will result in the automatic recording of “F” grades for all courses being taken by the student. If a student is under 18 years of age, written parental consent must be received. Official date of withdrawal is the last date of class attendance as verified by an instructor. This date will be used in determining any refund. Southern New Hampshire University identification cards must be returned to the Student Affairs Office when withdrawing from the university. Students who withdraw from the university completely after the eighth week of the semester will receive either a “WP” or “WF” from each of their instructors.
No adjustments to account balances will be done nor will withdrawal disputes be considered after 30 days from the end of the semester during which the student withdrew.
If you or one of your fellow students suffer serious impairment because of your physical or mental health, or if you become a threat or danger to the physical health and safety of the university community or its members, the vice president for student affairs or his designee, af consulting with Wellness Center officials, may temporarily suspend you from the institution or from university residences, without prejudice. This suspension shall take effect immediately. This kind of action may be taken only for bonafide health or safety emergencies and may not be used as a means of excluding students with disabilities.
If suspended for health and safety reasons, you may be readmitted to the institution or return to residence after the institution receives a medical release or you are evaluated by Wellness Center officials; and after an interview with the vice president for student affairs or designee, who will either approve or disapprove the application.