What Qualifies for a Withdrawal with extenuating circumstance (WE)?
A Withdrawal with Extenuating Circumstances (WE) is for students who are unable to complete their coursework for the current term due to an extenuating circumstance.
Reasons which meet criteria to request a WE:
Personal/Family Emergency:
Death in the family to include significant other, child, sibling, parent, grandparent(s) and/or request to care for a seriously ill child or other immediate family member.
Personal Hardship:
Homelessness, divorce, fire and/ or flooding of residence.
Medical (Physical and/or Mental Health):
Situations due to physical health and/or psychological circumstances.
Military Orders:
For students who are ordered to report to any circumstance surrounding military duty (active duty, training, etc.).
Reasons which do not meet criteria:
**Please note that the following situations may not qualify for a WE in and of themselves. If you have questions on whether or not your situation falls under criteria, please call Student Assistance and Support Services.**
- Poor performance in coursework
- Not wanting to use the 16 self withdrawal credits
- Missed deadlines, including the add/drop deadline or self-withdrawal deadline for a given term
- Not receiving enough financial aid
- Change of major or no longer meeting the academic requirements of your major
- Dropping courses to avoid failing grades
- Work or job responsibilities that impact class attendance
- Probationary standing