Are you considering withdrawing?

If you are feeling stressed, please seek help if you are feeling any of the symptoms listed on this page. http://organizedwisdom.com/College_Student_Stress_Statistics provided is a stress test and go to this link to learn more about reducing that stress.

http://www.ecu.edu/studentlife/counselingcenter/SelfHelpLinks.cfm ECU’s Center for Counseling & Student Development.

http://education-portal.com/articles/Dealing_with_Stress_During_College.html

• Are you leaving due to Medical reasons?
  
  If you have a medical situation that has impaired your ability to do well in your classes, you can contact the Student Health Services at 252-328-6841 and ask to speak with Sheryl Gardner. She will give you a rundown of the materials you will need to present to the director of Student Health for review. The director will determine if you are eligible to use a medical withdrawal, or if you are eligible to use a medical drop on one or more classes.

• Are you leaving due to psychological reasons?
  (FOR CURRENT SEMESTER REQUESTS)
  
  1) The student must advise the counseling staff that they have engaged in treatment for their condition prior to applying for the withdrawal.
  
  2) The student will meet with a counselor at the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) to share information about his/her condition. CCSD staff will explain the withdrawal process and will provide the students with a withdrawal application to complete at the time of the appointment. The student will also receive a list of the information required of his/her treatment provider.
  
  3) Upon signing a release, information will be collecting by the CCSD from the students professors, treatment provider, academic advisor, and other academic integrity offices to be evaluated by the Director of the CCSD.
  
  4) Should the student be approved for withdrawal, their internal record will be “tagged” to prevent return to school until such time that the student can provide the CCSD staff documentation from their treatment provider a comprehensive psychological treatment, remission of symptoms and condition, and clearance to resume studies. At that time the students’ record will be “untagged” and the student will be permitted to resume courses.
  (RETRO-ACTIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL WITHDRAWALS)
  
  Students must contact the Center for Academic Services at 252-328-1505

Some things to consider about withdrawing from ECU:

1. Meet with a staff member in the Center for Academic Services Whichard 210, and fill out a withdrawal form.
   
   
2. Obtain the appropriate signatures as indicated by the Center for Academic Services staff. Failure to do so could result in severely damaging your Grade point Average (GPA).

1. If you withdraw prior to the last day to drop courses for the semester, you will not receive grades. The date is found in the undergraduate catalog and on the academic calendar on the ECU Web site.
   
   
2. If you withdraw after the last day to drop courses, you must have all your professors sign the withdrawal form designating Withdraw Passing (WP) or Withdraw Failing (WF) for the courses for which you are registered. For any courses designated WF, you will receive a grade of F, and this will negatively affect your cumulative GPA. For courses designated WP, you will receive no grade. The Advising Center or the Center for Academic Services can assist you with calculating your GPA and discuss options such as grade replacements.
   
   
3. If you do not officially withdraw through the Center for Academic Services, you will receive a grade of F in all the courses for which you are registered. This will negatively affect your GPA.

Are you eligible for a refund of tuition and fees?

1. Tuition and fee refunds will be processed AFTER any applicable financial aid adjustments have been made. (Consult with your financial aid counselor).
    
2. All refunds will be processed through your Higher One card. If you do not have a Higher One Card, you will need to contact the Cashiers Office at 252.328.6886

3. First 5 days of class	100% refund	$25 nonrefundable processing fee
   Between the 6th-10th days of classes	75% refund	$25 nonrefundable processing fee
   Between the 11th and 15th days of classes	50% refund	$25 nonrefundable processing fee
   Between the 16th and 20th days of class	25% refund	$25 nonrefundable processing fee
   Beginning with the 21st day of class	No refunds considered

   
   
4. In summer sessions, the refund period for withdrawal or reduction in course load is limited to the first five days of classes starting with the first official day of classes for the university. Students will be refunded 100% less the $25 nonrefundable processing fee.

Did you receive financial aid?

The financial aid refund policy does not coincide with the university’s refund policy. The date that you withdraw may affect your financial aid, and there is a possibility that you may be required to repay any money borrowed. You should ALWAYS speak with a financial aid counselor before dropping a course or withdrawing from the university.

Do you live on campus?

1. If you live on campus, you must withdraw from the residence hall at the Neighborhood Service Office in your respective living area. (Todd Dining Hall or West End Dining Hall).
   
   
2. Withdrawing students must vacate the residence hall within 24 hours.
   
   
3. You will receive a refund from Campus Living and from Campus Dining based on a pro-rated formula. All refunds will be issued through your Higher One Card.

Are you planning to return to ECU?

NO – Please complete the formal withdrawal process by contacting the Center for Academic Services at 252-328-6077. The Center can assist you with the process of transferring to another institution.

YES – If you return next semester, you are not required to apply for readmission. Simply contact your academic advisor for help with registration prior to the registration period. If you remain out of school for one full semester, you are required to submit a readmission application which you can obtain from the Admission’s Office. Click on “Applications” and click on “Download readmission application,” and then pay the application fee. Please apply early so you can meet with your academic advisor for help with registration prior to the registration period.