Withdrawing from University
Withdrawal is the formal process for leaving your programme of study and the University.
Thinking about withdrawing?
Before deciding that withdrawal is the best action for you, please discuss your decision with your Adviser of Studies/Supervisor. Where possible, we will try and give you the advice and support you need to help you stay and carry on with your studies.
If you plan to withdraw because of financial difficulties you are advised to contact the Financial Aid Team, who may be able to provide assistance. The team cannot assist with tuition fees but may be able to assist with living costs.
If you decide to withdraw from University there are some practical things that you need to consider:
Tuition fees
Maintenance loans, scholarships, bursaries and financial aid
Access to University facilities and services
Accommodation
International students
US Federal Loans
How to withdraw
If after discussing your situation you decide to withdraw, it is not sufficient to verbally inform your Adviser of Studies or Programme Leader or to simply stop attending your course. You need to complete an online form to submit your request.
If after discussing your situation you decide to withdraw, it is not sufficient to verbally inform your Adviser of Studies or Programme Leader or to simply stop attending your course.
To submit a withdrawal request, log in to My Student Center then click on My Withdrawal Form
What happens after submitting the withdrawal form?
1. An acknowledgement that your withdrawal form has been received will be sent to your student email account and the relevant Chief Advisor/Graduate School will be informed that you have notified us that you wish to withdraw from University.
2. Your withdrawal will enter a 10 day administration period during which time the Chief Advisor/Graduate School may contact you to discuss your decision and your withdrawal will be processed. Should you decide not to withdraw during this period, you or the Advisor/Graduate School may contact registry-withdrawals@glasgow.ac.uk to cancel your withdrawal.
3. At the end of the 10 day administration period an email confirming your withdrawal will be sent to your student email account.
Re-entering the University
If you decide to re-enter the University following your withdrawal, you should contact the Senior Adviser in your previous College for advice about re-admission.
Undergraduate students in their first year of study
If you withdraw before the 30th November you will have to reapply through UCAS for entry to the University in a future year.