Withdrawal after the 7th week of the term is only permitted if an emergency situation exists beyond the control of the student. Please visit the Records Office to obtain the appropriate 'U to W' Appeal Form. It should be emphasized that poor grades, irregular attendance, or dissatisfaction with the course are not in themselves sufficient reasons for withdrawal approval.
Withdrawals based on medical disabilities require a physician's statement.
Between the end of the regular drop period and the end of the 7th week, no refunds are allowed without medically documented disabilities. No academic approvals are required through the 7th week. After that, withdrawals for the term must be approved by campus officials, and would need to be emergency situations beyond the control of the student. Students do not have to be enrolled at Cal Poly at the time the applications for retroactive withdrawal are submitted. Students may not retroactively withdraw from selected courses during a particular quarter, but must petition to withdraw from the entire quarter.