Prior to the first day of class according to the Academic Calendar, a student may drop all classes through the normal registration add/drop process. Beginning on the first day of the term, students may NOT drop all classes through the add/drop process, as an official withdrawal request must be submitted through Howdy. See more details pertaining to official withdrawals below.

Please review the Student Business Services information for Adding, Dropping, & Withdrawing for more details about Tuition & Fee Adjustments and Refund Deadlines when dropping all classes. Generally, the last day for dropping all classes so that tuition and fees are credited at 100% is if all are dropped prior to the first class day of the term. Dropping all classes on or after the first day of classes (i.e. withdrawals) will have tuition and fee adjustments in accordance with Texas Education Code 54.006.

On or after the first day of classes for the term according to the Academic Calendar, a student who plans to drop all in-progress courses and courses not yet started in the particular term will be required to submit an official withdrawal from the university. An official withdrawal is initiated by the student, online in Howdy via the Student Withdrawal card. The request is routed to the student’s Dean or designee for approval. A student may not initiate a withdrawal after the Q-drop period ends (see Q-drop periods). However, the student’s Dean or designee may, in certain circumstances, initiate a request to the registrar to withdraw a student after the deadline.

• Student-Athletes (including practice players, managers, and trainers) MUST receive approval from Athletic Compliance before withdrawing.
• After the deadline, deans may permit students to withdraw under non-academic extenuating circumstances.
• Withdrawals cannot be granted once final exams have begun.

For additional information about withdrawing from the university, see Part I, Section 17 of the Texas A&M University Student Rules.

Students are reminded that withdrawing from the university does not dismiss the repayment of student loans borrowed and may impact payment and grace periods. To learn more about repaying your student loans, please visit Federal Student Aid's Manage Loans webpage. For questions, contact the Aggie One Stop at 979-847-1787.

In accordance with Texas Education Code 54.006(f), a student who needs to withdraw due to active military service, is eligible for one of the following options:

1. withdraw from all classes and removal/refund of applicable tuition and fee charges for the semester; OR
2. if eligible, to be assigned an incomplete grade to be finished upon return to the university; OR
3. at the instructor’s discretion, to receive a final grade in course(s) where he or she has completed a substantial amount of coursework and has demonstrated sufficient mastery of the course material.

Only students called to active military 'service' are eligible. There are no provisions for refunds for active duty service members who are deployed as a result of military orders or for individuals who chose to enter into the service. The provisions listed above apply only to individuals called into active military service. Attendance policies for students who are absent due to military obligations may be found in Texas A&M University Student Rule 7. Attendance.

Student needing to withdraw under TEC 54.006(f) will NOT submit an online withdrawal request. Instead, students will need to contact the Office of Military Admissions as soon as possible to review the steps and form required. Students will also be required to provide a copy of orders.

• Email: MilitaryAdmissions@tamu.edu
• Phone: 979-458-6933
• Military Withdrawal FAQs
• Military Withdrawal Form

International students must go by the International Student Services Office before withdrawing to determine if doing so will affect their visa status.

Students receiving financial aid, should talk to a Financial Aid Advisor before withdrawing. Students receiving funds awarded by Scholarships and Financial Aid should be aware of policies regarding withdrawal from the university. These policies are consistent with Federal regulation.

Calculation of tuition and fee refunds due to withdrawal are based on all charges the university has assessed the student. When a student has elected various optional services charged to their fee statement, the total dollar value of these optional services will also be used to determine whether repayment of any grant or Federal Perkins Loan will be required. Federal regulations require a pro-rata refund calculation for all first-time students who choose to withdraw during a semester (if these students are receiving Title IV and certain state student aid at an institution of higher education.)

The length of time during which a refund must be calculated is up to 60% of the payment period. First-time students include freshmen and transfers.

Tuition and fee adjustments shall be made for students officially withdrawing from the university for charges listed below according to the following refund schedule:

Tuition & Required Fees

(per Texas Education Code 54.006)

Withdrawal Percentage Information for Current Term

It may take up to 30 days for all adjustments to be made to a student's account. Remaining balances should be paid though Howdy to avoid registration and transcript holds.

Also, students should check MyAggieLoans for any outstanding institutional loans owed to the university.

To receive a refund on any eligible credits, be sure to update direct deposit information with Student Business Services.

For information concerning HSC student Leave of Absence requests, please contact the Dean's office responsible  for that program.