Voluntary Withdrawal from Duke

Policy

If you wish to withdraw from Duke, you must give official notification to your academic dean. Notification must be received prior to the beginning of classes in any term or tuition will be due on a pro rata basis. (See the section on refunds in the Bulletin of Undergraduate Instruction chapter on "Financial Information.") If you are withdrawing on your own initiative after the beginning of classes and prior to the last four weeks of regular classes in the fall or spring term, or before the last two weeks of regular classes in a summer term, a W is assigned in lieu of a regular grade for each course. After these dates an F grade is recorded unless withdrawal is caused by an emergency beyond your control, in which case a W is assigned by your academic dean.

Procedure

If you decide to withdraw voluntarily from Duke, you should notify your academic dean in writing as soon as possible after you make your decision. If you are not sure and wish to evaluate your options, schedule an appointment with your academic dean to discuss the issues. You may, for instance, wish to interrupt your studies at Duke temporarily by taking a leave of absence. That would preserve your right to return, and also provide time for you to make important personal decisions.

If you wish to return to Duke after a period of voluntary withdrawal, you may request an application for readmission by using email (readmission@duke.edu) or the Web (http://t-reqs.trinity.duke.edu/readmission.html). Dean Sabrina Thomas t is the Coordinator for Readmission (02 Allen Building, Box 90052, 919-684-2075).