Voluntary Medical Withdrawal

Service Overview

Use the forms at right to:

  • Apply for a medical withdrawal from the University
  • Apply to return to the University following a medical withdrawal

We encourage any student who is considering a voluntary medical withdrawal to speak with someone in their Dean's office to determine all of their options before making a final decision.

A withdrawal can be considered a “medical withdrawal” if a student cannot continue in classes or finish academic requirements during a term for reasons related to the student’s physical and/or mental health. In most cases, a medical withdrawal will be a withdrawal from all courses in which the student is registered, though partial withdrawals may be appropriate in some cases.

Please note:

  • A request for medical withdrawal is not a guarantee. OLR reviews all information and issues a formal determination via the student’s University email account.
  • The medical withdrawal process does not dismiss/waive any legal, disciplinary, housing, meal plan, or other student responsibilities to the university.

Please remember, a student can withdraw from individual classes during the semester through the regular withdrawal options outlined on the Flyer Student Services page under Your Classes > Academic Catalog.

Available To

  • Any student at the University of Dayton

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