Additional Details Regarding Withdrawal Policies
Lakeside Programs
The withdrawal and schedule change policy for semester programs covers, but is not limited to, programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School, the Graduate School at the Medical Center, and the Schools of Business Administration, Communication, Education, Law, Nursing, and Social Work.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is defined as completely withdrawing enrollment from all classes. This policy applies to all flat-rate and hourly students. Complete withdrawal before the beginning of the term start date will result in no financial responsibility. Complete withdrawal from all classes after the term start date will result in tuition charges according to the withdrawal schedule shown here.
Tuition and fee charges will be based on the official withdrawal date from Loyola University Chicago as determined by the Office of the Bursar. Charges are based on the beginning of the term, not on the class start date. For more information about how to withdrawal please visit the Office of Registration and Records website.
Schedule Change
A schedule change is defined as adding and dropping any number of courses but maintaining enrollment. Students may change their class schedule through LOCUS. Tuition and fee charges for a dropped class are based on the start of the term, not on the class start date.
Schedule changes made before the official term start date have no financial impact. After the start of the term, undergraduate flat-rate students generally fall under the following three schedule change scenarios:
- Students still enrolled for 12 to 21 credit hours will continue to be charged the flat rate.
- Students dropping from full-time to part-time status during the first five weeks of the term will be assessed a charge based on the schedule here.
- Students who register above full-time status (22 or more credit hours), then drop within the flat rate, will be charged the flat rate plus a percentage based on the number of credit hours dropped. The additional charge is based on the schedule here.
Graduate students and hourly students who drop classes during the first five weeks of the term will be assessed tuition based on the schedule here.
For information about the final dates to receive "W" grades, see the current academic calendar.
Stritch Sessions
The withdrawal and schedule change policy for Stritch sessions covers, but is not limited to, the Medical program at Stritch School of Medicine.
Withdrawal
Complete withdrawal before the beginning of the session start date will result in no financial responsibility
Students who completely withdraw from all classes after the session start date will have their tuition adjusted according to the withdrawal schedule. All fees are non-refundable; the student will retain the amenities, services, and privileges allowed through the Stritch service fees structure through the end of the semester.
Adjustments and refunds of tuition are authorized only after the Associate Dean for Student Affairs has officially approved a withdrawal from the Medical School. All graduating students and students who withdraw or transfer must have their accounts paid in full. An encumbrance is placed upon the student's records until the account is cleared of all indebtedness.
Leave of Absence
The Withdrawal Refund Schedule also applies to an approved leave of absence. Student Affairs Officials at Stritch School of Medicine reserve the right to recommend other options to the students based on their particular situation. During an approved leave of absence, students have the option of paying the premiums for Disability Insurance and Hospitalization Insurance directly to the vendor. Students who return from leave before the beginning of the next school year are required to provide proof of coverage for Hospitalization Insurance.
To view the withdrawal schedule for the current session, visit the withdrawal schedule page.
Revised 7/19/2024
