Exit prior to the semester start through the first week of classes
Students who need to exit the university prior to classes starting or during the first week of a fall/spring semester should submit the Enrollment Notification Form. (Use this form to tell us if you’re not returning for Spring 2026)
When a student exits, there will be no record of the course on the academic transcript (no ‘W’ grade). A readmission application will be required to return.
Withdrawing During the Withdrawal Period
Students who find that they must withdraw from the University after the drop/add week:
For one or more courses, but not all, please submit the Single Course Withdrawal form
For all courses, please submit the Complete Withdrawal form
A withdrawal results in a ‘W’ grade on the academic transcript. While a withdrawal does not impact GPA, there may be an impact on your Academic Standing or financial aid eligibility. Complete Withdrawals result in the standing of ‘Academic Warning’.
Failure to submit the form and “officially” withdraw may affect the student’s academic record, financial aid award, and student account balance.
Students who wish to discuss the academic consequence of a withdrawal should contact the Academic Success Center.
For information on the financial impact of withdrawing, including the refund schedule, please visit the Student Accounts website.
Hardship Withdrawal
The Hardship Withdrawal policy exists for students who encounter an unforeseen extraordinary situation such as a serious illness or injury or some other significant personal situation, which prevents the student from being able to successfully continue in their classes. Withdrawal granted due to Hardship do not count towards the student’s withdrawal limit. If a student’s situation is unusually severe, or an emergency, the committee may consider petitions that are retroactive for a previous semester; however, proposals will not be considered if submitted more than one calendar year beyond the date the initial grade was earned.
For details on the Hardship Withdrawal procedure, including the required forms and documentation, please visit the Hardship Withdrawal website.
Withdrawal Limit & Deadline Information
Students may withdraw from a maximum of 16 hours during their entire time at UNC Asheville. During the fall or spring semester, students may withdrawal from a course through the end of the 9th week of class, and a Term I or Term II course through the end of the 4th week of classes. Please see the academic calendar for the deadlines of a specific semester and summer session.
How does withdrawing from a class affect my on-campus housing?
If you live on campus, the Dean of Students will be notified and you will need to complete the Under 12 Hour Agreement Form.
It is by special permission that students enrolled in fewer than 12 semester hours are permitted to remain in the residence halls. Students who fall below full-time enrollment must complete the Under 12 Hour Agreement Form to confirm their understanding of this exception and its potential implications. Please read the form in full before submitting. If you have questions prior to completing the form, contact the Dean of Students Office at dos@unca.edu. Failure to complete this form may affect your eligibility to remain in campus housing.
How does withdrawing from a class affect my standing?
Withdrawals count towards attempted hours, which are included in calculating academic standing and financial aid eligibility.
If the withdrawal will put you below 12 credit hours (which is the minimum needed to be considered a full-time student), you will be asked to acknowledge the potential impact on your financial aid.
While a withdrawal is not automatically assumed to blemish a student’s academic record, the frequency of withdrawals can be a concern.
All withdrawal forms can be found on the Registrar’s Forms page.