Overview
This option allows you to withdraw from one course while remaining enrolled in others.
This decision may affect your academic progress, financial aid, and timeline to graduation.
Before You Decide
Consider these steps before withdrawing:
- Talk with your academic advisor about your options
- Ask if you can improve your standing in the course
- Consider reducing other commitments instead
- Schedule a meeting with Academic Advising and Career Development
Required Actions
To withdraw from a course:
- Drop the class in MyBLUE
- Confirm deadlines for drop/withdrawal
- Review any course-specific requirements
Academic Impact
- Your transcript will show a withdrawal for the course
- Withdrawing may affect your progress toward your degree
- You may need to maintain full-time enrollment.
Financial Impact
- Dropping a course may affect financial aid eligibility
- Full-time status may change if your credit hours drop
- This may impact scholarships, housing eligibility, or other benefits
Additional steps
- Review your financial aid status after withdrawal
Offices to Contact
Academic Advising and Career Development, careerserv@unk.edu, (308) 865-8728
Financial Aid, finaid1@unk.edu, (308) 865-8520
- Review eligibility if your credit hours change
Student Accounts, unkfinance@unk.edu, (308) 865-8541
- Confirm your balance and payment options
Registrar’s Office, unkregistrar@unk.edu, (308) 865-8527
- Questions about how to drop classes in MyBLUE.
Special Situations
If any of these apply, take additional steps:
- Student athletes (308) 865-8863
- Contact Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Service
- International students
- Contact International Student Services before withdrawing
- Student employees
- Military-affiliated students (308) 565-8677
- Contact the Military and Veteran Services office
Additional Responsibilities
- Stay on track in your remaining courses
- Adjust your academic plan if needed
If You Live on Campus
- Confirm that you still meet full-time enrollment for housing
- Contact Housing if your credit hours change significantly
Overview
This option means you stop attending all classes in the current term.
This decision can affect your academic progress, financial aid, and billing. Review the steps below before you proceed.
Before You Decide
Consider taking these steps first:
- Talk with your academic advisor about your options
- Ask about alternatives such as reducing your course load
- Review how this decision may affect your academic standing
- Schedule a meeting with Academic Advising and Career Development
Required Actions
To withdraw from all courses:
- Drop your classes in MyBLUE.
- Complete the Withdrawal Survey
Academic Impact
- Your transcript may show as withdrawal for each course
- Withdrawing may affect your academic standing
Financial Impact
- Financial aid may be reduced or recalculated
- You may be required to repay a portion of your aid
- Your last date of attendance may affect your aid eligibility
Additional steps
- Complete federal loan exit counseling if applicable
- Review your financial aid status after withdrawal
Offices to Contact
Academic Advising and Career Development, careerserv@unk.edu, (308) 865-8728
Financial Aid, finaid1@unk.edu, (308) 865-8520
- Review eligibility and any required actions
Student Accounts, unkfinance@unk.edu, (308) 865-8541
- Confirm your balance and payment options
Registrar’s Office, unkregistrar@unk.edu, (308) 865-8527
- Questions about how to drop classes in MyBLUE.
Special Situations
If any of these apply, take additional steps:
- Student athletes (308) 865-8863
- Contact Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Service
- International students
- Contact International Student Services before withdrawing
- Student employees
- Military-affiliated students (308) 565-8677
- Contact the Military and Veteran Services office
Additional Responsibilities
Before leaving for the term:
- Return library materials
- Return university equipment or materials
- Return rented textbooks
- Check parking permit eligibility for a refund
If You Live on Campus
- Submit a housing contract cancellation form
- Follow residence hall checkout procedures
- Return keys and complete move-out steps
Housing status and eligibility may change after withdrawal. Contact Housing at housing@unk.edu or (308) 865-8519 for details.
Overview
This option means you are leaving the university and ending your enrollment.
This decision affects your academic record, financial aid, billing, and access to university services.
Before You Decide
Consider taking these steps first:
- Talk with an advisor about your plans
- Determine if you plan to transfer or return later
- Review academic and financial implications
- Schedule a meeting with Academic Advising and Career Development
Required Actions
To withdraw from the university:
- Drop your courses in MyBLUE
- Complete the Withdrawal Survey
- Drop or confirm removal from any future-term courses in MyBLUE
Academic Impact
- Your current courses may show as withdrawals
- You will no longer be enrolled in future terms
- You may need to reapply if you plan to return
Financial Impact
- Financial aid may be adjusted or reduced
- You may need to repay a portion of your aid
- Outstanding balances must be paid
Additional steps
- Complete federal loan exit counseling if applicable
- Confirm your final account balance
Offices to Contact
Academic Advising and Career Development, careerserv@unk.edu, (308) 865-8728
Financial Aid, finaid1@unk.edu, (308) 865-8520
- Review aid adjustments and repayment responsibilities
Student Accounts, unkfinance@unk.edu, (308) 865-8541
- Confirm final billing and payment
Registrar’s Office, unkregistrar@unk.edu, (308) 865-8527
- Questions about transcripts or re-enrollment
Special Situations
If any of these apply, take additional steps:
- Student athletes (308) 865-8863
- Contact Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Service
- International students
- Contact International Student Services before withdrawing
- Student employees
- Military-affiliated students (308) 565-8677
- Contact the Military and Veteran Services office
Additional Responsibilities
Before leaving the university:
- Return library materials
- Return university equipment or materials
- Return rented textbooks
- Check parking permit eligibility for a refund
If You Live on Campus
- Submit a housing contract cancellation form
- Complete residence hall checkout procedures
- Return keys and complete move-out requirements
Housing status will end after withdrawal. Contact Housing at housing@unk.edu or (308) 865-8519 for details.
