Complete Withdrawal from the University

Log into myDrake.

Click the Self Service icon under Commonly Used Apps.  A new window opens.

On the Registration card, click the Leave or Withdrawal Request Form link.

Follow the directions on the pages the follow and submit the form electronically. 

Students who reside in a Drake Residence Hall should plan to move from the hall within 48 hours following the complete withdrawal from all classes. Extensions to this move out time frame must be approved in advance by the Office of Residence Life.  A final statement from Student Accounts will not be available until Residence Hall Checkout is complete and a housing cancellation form has been submitted. Questions or concerns about checking out following a complete withdrawal should be directed to the Residence Life Office in the lower level of Olmsted (515-271-3781).

A final statement from Student Accounts will not be available until the student’s meal plan has been adjusted by Sodexo Dining Services.  Sodexo Dining Services is located in the lower level of Olmsted and may be contacted at dining@drake.edu  or 515-271-3175 if you have questions. 

Withdrawing from the University has financial aid implications.  Financial aid may need to be adjusted or funds may need to be returned.  The Financial Aid Office is located on the main level of Carnegie Hall and may be contacted at financialaid@drake.edu or 515-271-2905. 

A final statement from Student Accounts will be available after all necessary adjustments (student  account, financial aid, residence hall, and meal plan) have been received and reviewed.  Student Accounts is located in the main level of Carnegie Hall and may be contacted  at stuacct@drake.edu or 515-271-4777.

When contemplating a withdrawal from the university due to being called to active duty, students should consult their academic advisor and instructors to consider the time and/or coursework remaining in the term.

Students who wish to withdraw from some or all of their classes must contact the Office of the Registrar to provide a copy of military orders verifying “called to active duty” status.  The Office of the Registrar also can provide the student additional information about specific procedures relating to their withdrawal and identify next steps for the student.

Students may pursue the following options:

1. Complete Withdrawal: Withdraw from all current-term courses
2. Partial Withdrawal: Retain enrollment in one or more courses and withdraw from one or more other courses. Students must receive approval from the instructor(s) of the course(s) for which they wish to remain enrolled.
3. No Withdrawal (retain current enrollment): Earn either a final grade or an incomplete in all courses for which the student currently is enrolled. Students must receive approval from all of their instructors to remain enrolled in their courses.

If the withdrawal occurs after the drop deadline as described in the official catalog, students will receive a “W” for courses from which they withdraw.

Courses for which the student receives a grade, including a grade of incomplete, will have applicable tuition and fees assigned.  Courses from which the student withdraws will result in a refund of tuition and fees to the student’s account.

Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Accounts, the Financial Aid Office, and Drake’s certifying official for veterans’ benefits.  In particular, there may be federal or state rules and requirements that are not under the control of Drake University and must be strictly administered.

Dropping your only class or all of your classes is considered withdrawing for the term in question and should be processed as such. Submitting a Withdrawal Request ensures that all appropriate offices are notified of your decision.

The best place to start is with your Dean’s Office.  If you do not belong to a college, begin with the Office of the Registrar at registrar@drake.edu.

The deactivation of a student’s Drake ID Card is effective once the withdrawal request has been fully processed by the Office of the Registrar.  This could be within the same day the request is made.  Students will lose access and privileges that are tied to their ID Card such as access to residences halls, dining halls, Bell Center, printing, entering restricted areas, or unlocking doors after hours.  A student’s Drake email access ceases one year after the end of the term for which they were last enrolled.

Contact your Dean’s Office.