Residential Students
Should you have any questions regarding canceling or withdrawing from a course or the University, please contact Wildcat Central at 325-674-2300.
Online Students
Should you have any questions regarding cancelling or withdrawing from a course or the University, please contact our Online Student Success team at 855-219-7300.
I. Withdrawing from a Course
Residential Students
After the drop/add period, students must officially withdraw from a course by completing and submitting a “withdrawal from class” form. The student’s advisor must sign the withdrawal form for individual courses. The student must return the signed form to Wildcat Central (located in the Campus Center). A withdrawal grade for the course will appear on the transcript. A fee of $10 will be charged for processing
a withdrawal from a course after the drop/add period. Tuition refunds will be made according to the Refund Tuition Schedule in the catalog. (Days indicated are calendar days during the term, excluding Saturday and Sunday.) The last day for students to withdraw from a course is the Friday of the 12th week of the long term.
Online Students
Any withdrawal from a course that occurs on the first day of the course or after, is considered to be a course withdrawal. Students must officially withdraw from a course by completing a withdraw form sent to them by the Online Student Success team. A course withdrawal will result in a grade of “W” (withdrawal) until the end of the business day on the Wednesday prior to the last week of class. Course withdrawal will result in a grade of “F” (failing) after the Wednesday prior to the last week of class. No grades of “I” (incomplete) will be permitted. A “W” (withdrawal) grade for the course will appear on the transcript. Please reference the tuition refund schedule in the catalog.
**Students enrolled in online classes in the Graduate School of Theology should refer to the Residential Student withdraw and refund policies located in the current year Catalog as well contact their Student Success Advisor.
II. Withdrawing or Canceling from the University
Residential Students
Those of us who work on this campus are always sorry to see a student leave ACU. Our goal, from the time a student begins school, is to ensure he/she graduates from ACU. We know that there are many reasons why students leave, some unpreventable, but hope that you will allow us the opportunity to help you if we can. If you are unsure where to get the assistance you need, please contact Wildcat Central at 325.674.2300
Online Students
A University withdrawal is defined as an official departure from a student’s academic program and/or a leave or withdrawal from courses without plans to resume study or re-enroll at ACU Online within the next year. ACU Online would like to have the opportunity to assist each student with completing their program. If a student is unsure where to get the assistance needed, a student should contact their Student Success Advisor before making plans to withdraw. Please contact the Student Success Team at 855-219-7300.
A. Withdrawing during the Semester
Residential Students
Any student choosing to withdraw from the University during a semester that has already begun will need to visit Wildcat Central to complete a
Withdrawal from the University form. Failure to complete the withdrawal process may result in a hold on transcripts, a hold on disbursing financial aid, and other possible financial implications. A student’s
official withdrawal from ACU cannot be processed until a Withdrawal from the University form is completed and submitted. After a student withdraws from the University, meals will be refunded on a pro-rata basis. No refunds for meals or housing will be made for absences while enrolled in the University. Any refund for tuition or housing will be based on the refund schedule established in the current university catalog. (Days indicated are calendar days during the term, excluding Saturday and Sunday.)
B. Canceling for the Following Semester
Residential Students
Should a student decide not to return to ACU the following semester (but will be completing the current semester), he/she will need to visit Wildcat Central (located in the Campus Center) to complete the cancellation form. If a student is not on campus, he/she will need to email their academic advisor to request the cancellation form. Failure to complete the cancellation process may result in a hold on transcripts, a hold on disbursing financial aid, and other possible financial implications. A student’s official cancellation of enrollment for the next semester at ACU cannot be processed until all appropriate documents are submitted.
Note: Prospective students or future students who wish to cancel their enrollment prior to attending ACU should contact their Admissions Counselor in the Admissions Office (1-800-460-6228).
Online Students
An academic leave is defined as any future part of term during which an ACU Online student will not be taking any courses (e.g., Summer I, Summer II, Fall, I, etc.). Academic leave may be granted for the next part of term only. Academic leave may be approved up to a maximum of three continuous parts of term. Any student requesting an academic leave must first visit with their Student Success Advisor to submit their leave request.