Circumstances may change for students throughout the study abroad process and sometimes these changes may necessitate the need for students to withdraw from their study abroad program. If a student needs to withdraw after having committed to a program, the steps below MUST be followed:
- Review the Withdrawal Policies linked below and understand the financial ramifications.
- Contact the study abroad program director to discuss the intent to withdraw.
- Submit a Withdrawal Request.
- NDG will acknowledge the receipt of submitted requests and will process the withdrawal once it is approved.
- PLEASE NOTE: The withdrawal is NOT official until a notification is sent to the student from Study Abroad.
Withdrawal Policies & Fees
For Semester and Year-Long Programs For Summer Programs
Federal Title IV Assistance
Students receiving University and/or Federal Title IV financial assistance who withdraw from off-campus programs and are not able to enroll on the main campus within the first 60% of the credit period are not entitled to the use or benefit of University and/or Title IV funds beyond their withdrawal date. Such funds shall be returned promptly to the entity that issued them, on a pro rata basis, and will be reflected on the student’s Notre Dame student account. This Withdrawal Regulation may be subject to change according to federal regulations. Examples of the application of tuition credit calculation are available from the Office of Student Accounts upon request.
Additional Policies
Policy on Cancellation/Termination of Programs
The University's first priority is the safety and well-being of its students. In the unlikely event that a program must be canceled or shortened due to unforeseen conditions or international emergencies, Notre Dame will provide assistance to students in their departure from the study abroad site. Logistical arrangements will be made as appropriate. Although no withdrawal fees as described above will be charged to the student, other fees may apply depending on the circumstances.
Policy on Dismissals for Disciplinary and Behavioral Reasons
Students may be dismissed at any time from study abroad programs at the University's discretion for disciplinary or behavioral reasons or for other violations of University policy. Such situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the University’s Office of Community Standards. If a student is dismissed from a program, he/she may be liable for withdrawal fees and all non-recoverable costs incurred by the University, at the University’s discretion.
Policy on Probation and Dismissal for Academic Reasons
Students may be dismissed at any time from study abroad programs at the University's discretion for not being in good academic standing according to the University’s Academic Code or for other violations of University policy. Such situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the student’s Notre Dame academic dean. If a student is dismissed from a program, he/she may be liable for withdrawal fees and all non-recoverable costs incurred by the University, at the University’s discretion.