Discontinuance FAQs
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What is the difference between withdrawing and discontinuing?
Discontinuance is withdrawing from all classes so there is no enrollment for the current semester/term. A student may withdraw from some courses, up until the withdraw deadline by using MyMap. Click here for more information.
Students who have future semester/term enrollments may withdraw from courses before the first day of class by simply dropping the courses online using MyMap.
When do official withdrawls, "W's" show on the transcript?
All enrollments become official after the first 6 days of the semester/term. All courses withdrawn after this add/drop deadline will show on the transcript as "W's" or official withdrawals. Discontinuing by the 6th day of the term will show a withdraw date on the student transcript, but courses or "W's" are not recorded.
Note: A "W" is not a grade and does not affect the GPA. It is used to accurately show the enrollment history on the student record and shows that the student was "officially enrolled" in a course, but then "officially withdrew" from the course.
How does discontinuance affect my eligibility for future enrollment?
Continuing students who discontinue from a major semester (fall or winter) will be considered on a leave of absence for the semester they discontinue. Students who are newly admitted to the current semester or term will lose their admission status when they discontinue, and should contact the Discontinuance Counselor, D-148 ASB about reapplying.
What about discontinuing during spring or summer term?
Discontinuance during spring or summer terms does not change the students admission status unless the student was admitted to spring or summer term as a new freshman, transfer student, or former student. Newly admitted students to spring or summer term who discontinue the term they were admitted must reapply for admission.
Are instructor's signatures required?
After the withdraw deadline student's must have instructors sign the Grade and Attendance Report section of the discontinuance form (back of form) and indicate if a student was passing (W) or failing (WE) as of the last day of attendance.
What if I am going on a mission?
Visit the Admissions website to get instructions and the Missionary Deferment form.
Do all students discontinue at the Discontinuance Office at D-148 ASB?
Students admitted through one of the following offices must discontinue with that office.
| Office | Classification |
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| Evening School Office, 105 HCEB, 422-2872 |
All students, faculty, and staff who were admitted only for evening school classes. |
| Salt Lake Center, (801) 933-9400 |
All students who were admitted through the Salt Lake Center. |
| Continuing Education, 399 HCEB, 422-4146 |
All students, faculty, and staff who were admitted only for Continuing Education or Study Abroad classes. |
| Law School, 240 JRCB, 422-4275 |
Students admitted to the J. Reuben Clark Law School. |
| Independent Study, 206 HCEB, 422-2868 |
All students who wish to withdraw from Independent Study classes. |
Do I need to work with any other offices on campus?
Discontinuance may affect your standing with other departments on campus. Please contact those offices directly with any questions.
| Question | Contact |
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| What happens to my federal financial aid (i.e. Pell grant, Stafford loan) if I discontinue? Do I need to return any EXCESS money I received from my financial aid? | Refer to FAQ's for Students who Withdraw or Discontinue. Or you may contact the Counseling Center in D-148 ASB. |
| What if I have a scholarship? | When you are discontinued you automatically lose your scholarship for the semester/term, and you will be required to pay any pro-rata tuition. If you are leaving for extenuating circumstances you may petition this with the Scholarship Office at A-41 ASB, 422-7537. |
| Does discontinuing affect future financial aid? | Only if the number of withdraw grades on your transcript cause you to no longer meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Contact Student Services, D-155 ASB, 422-4104 |
| What happens to my academic standing if I am not passing my classes? | Questions about your academic standing should be directed to Academic Support at 2500 WSC, 422-2723. |
| What happens to extra money on my signature card? | Nothing, it will remain on your card for your use. Signature Card Office, 422-3866 |
| Where do I go to get international student clearance? | International Office, 1351 WSC, 422-2695 |
| Where do I go to get clearance if I have multicultural student financial aid? | Multicultural Office, 1320 WSC, 422-3065 |
| What if I live in on-campus housing? | Contact your Hall Advisor to cancel any contracts and initiate any refunds. |
| What happens to my student health insurance? | It depends on your situation. The health plan will NOT automatically be canceled. Student Health Center, 2310 SHC, 422-2661, healthplan@byu.edu |
| Can I still work as a student employee? | No. During Fall and Winter student employees have to be enrolled in a minimum of six credits. Student Employment Office, 2024 WSC, 422-3561 |
| Can I sell my books back? | Ask us for a form that you can take to the Bookstore to see if your books are eligible for buy back. |
Do I get a tuition refund?
When you have submitted your completed discontinuance form and you are withdrawn from your classes, your tuition charge will be adjusted according to the Tuition Refund Schedule. If you are due a refund, and you paid with a credit/debit card, the refund will be applied to that card. If you paid with cash or an e-check, the refund will be mailed to the mailing address you have listed in Route Y (unless you have signed up for direct deposit through My Financial Center.) If you had scholarship or financial aid, you may not receive any refund. If you have questions regarding other forms of tuition payment, benefits, etc., contact the discontinuance counselor.
Note: Due to the number of students discontinuing each semester, refunds and account adjustments can take approximately 2-3 weeks to process; because federal regulations and time constraints require federal aid adjustments to be processed first. If you have questions about receiving your refund, please contact Student Services at 422-4104.