BEFORE YOU
WITHDRAW
Let's Talk.
Feeling stressed about...
course performance?
your physical or emotional health?
your finances?
If you're thinking you may want to withdraw from a course this semester, before you take action, let's talk. Kent State Tuscarawas has dedicated resources - for those exact reasons - to support you.
We’re here for you because Flashes take care of Flashes.
The Flashes in the administration, faculty and staff will help you keep moving forward and we’ll do everything we can to help you graduate.
We’re here to help! Kent State has dedicated resources just for these reasons — to support you. Reach out, let’s talk and see how we can help.
BE AWARE OF WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
Know when the deadline is to withdrawal from courses.
- Visit the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center for schedule adjustment dates.
- Flexibly scheduled courses can be found in the .
Your Studies
If you’re struggling in your coursework or feeling overwhelmed by studying, before you withdraw, reach out to your instructor to discuss your difficulties and your progress, Also, talk with your advisor to see what your options may be, including staying in the class, withdrawing, requesting an incomplete or taking the class pass/fail, if that’s an option for that specific course.
Need Advising Help
330-339-3391
infotusc@kent.edu
Academic Success
Connect with a variety of supports, including tutoring, accessibility services, and college success tips.
Student Accessibility Services
330-339-3391
Your Finances
If you’re considering withdrawing because of financial concerns or due to a change in your family’s household income, Kent State Tuscarawas is here to help and can find possible solutions and options for your situation.
Withdrawing from a course can impact your aid for the current term, could cause you to have a balance due, and can even impact your eligibility for aid in the future. IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID BEFORE YOU WITHDRAW!
Specific questions about aid/account impact of course withdrawal:
Jason Maurer, Financial Aid Coordinator
Phone: 330-308-7486
Email: jmaure13@kent.edu
Helpful Resources
Withdraw vs. Drop; How to Withdraw; Financial Impact of Withdrawing
Future Aid Impact on Withdrawing – Satisfactory Academic Progress
General Financial Aid Information
Important to Note
- A withdrawal is shown as a “W” on the student transcript.
- A withdrawal is NOT calculated in a student’s GPA.
- A withdrawal DOES count as an attempted course.
- A withdrawal COULD cause you to owe a balance, depending on your situation and timing.
Your Health & Well-being
Your overall well-being is key to your success. There are resources on campus that help you feel your best.
- Your Mental Health - Feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Before you withdraw, talk with a counselor at Counseling Services. Call Jennifer Benline at 330-340-6937 and let her know you are a Kent State Tuscarawas student.
- Access Resources: The campus has a food pantry. Contact Carla Barker at crbarker@kent.edu. Mental Health Resources Tuscarawas County Community Resources