Except as otherwise provided for professor permission courses, clinics, practicum courses, or externships,** students may withdraw from a semester or year-long course up to and including the last day of classes for the semester, as published in the Academic Calendar<\/a>, after consultation with and approval by an advisor (see below for how to seek such approval).\u00a0 Withdrawals for courses shorter than one semester, including “mini” and “bookend” courses, may be granted up to and including the last day of classes for that course<\/em>.***\u00a0 Withdrawals for yearlong courses may be granted up to and including the last day of classes for the second semester.<\/p>\n Students must complete a “Course Withdrawal Request Form” (provided below), including obtaining any required signatures, if applicable, and submit the form to the advisor prior to the scheduled meeting.\u00a0 During the meeting, the advisor will discuss with the student the consequences of withdrawing.\u00a0 The completed form including the advisor’s approval must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than the last day of classes for the semester, as published in the Academic Calendar (or earlier in the case of courses shorter than one semester).\u00a0 Withdrawals are recorded on the student’s transcript as “withdrawal” or “W.”\u00a0 Students who do not receive approval by the deadline are expected to complete all course requirements.<\/p>\n *This form applies only to upperlevel course withdrawal requests. J.D. students who are considering withdrawing from a first-year course (including those taken during the upperclass years by part-time students) must contact the Dean of Students office at lawdeanofstudents@georgetown.edu<\/span>(This link opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/span><\/a> for approval.<\/p>\n **To withdraw from professor permission courses or courses which the professor requires professor permission to withdraw (as noted in the course description found in the Curriculum Guide) <\/a>students must also obtain written permission from that professor.\u00a0 Most experiential courses including clinics, practicum courses, externships and simulation courses, have restrictions on and\/or require additional permission(s) to withdraw.\u00a0 Students should check the Clinic Registration Handbook<\/a> and the Curriculum Guide<\/a> for specific instructions.<\/p>\n ***For courses shorter than one semester which end on a weekend, withdrawal forms will be accepted the following business day, unless the professor has provided otherwise on the course syllabus.<\/p>\n Withdrawals are subject to the Tuition Refund Schedule that is <\/span>available<\/span> on the <\/span>Office of Student Accounts website<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>listed in the <\/span>Tuition and Fees <\/span><\/i>chapter of the <\/span>Georgetown Law Student Handbook of Academic Policies<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Credit and Program Length Requirement:\u00a0 <\/strong>A J.D. student who does not complete the minimum per-semester credit load for their division (full-time or part-time) may be required to extend his or her graduation date.\u00a0 For more information, see the Per-Semester Credit Minimum and Maximum<\/em> section of the Georgetown Law Student Handbook of Academic Policies<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Financial Aid:<\/strong> Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits (for J.D. students) or 4 credits for LL.M. students) in the Fall or Spring to remain eligible for financial aid.\u00a0 Students borrowing federal loans should review the financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and\/or talk with a financial aid advisor to discuss any questions related to the specific application of the policy.<\/p>\n Student Health Insurance:<\/strong> Students who, due to withdrawals, are registered for fewer than 8 credits in a Fall semester may not be eligible for health insurance coverage under the Premier Plan.\u00a0 Students should review the information found on the Student Health Insurance website<\/a>, and email shi@georgetown.edu<\/span>(This link opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/span><\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\nCourse Withdrawal Request Form<\/strong>PDF<\/a>\/Word<\/a><\/h3>\n
Setting Up an Appointment with an Advisor:<\/h3>\n
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Important Warnings Before You Withdraw<\/h2>\n