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Required to withdraw

If you have been required to withdraw under Undergraduate Continuance -Policy 92 and seek to register in the upcoming semester, you may appeal your Required to Withdraw status. Your appeal must give special consideration to how you will improve your academic record.

Steps for appealing Required to Withdraw status

1

Consult with an academic advisor, learning strategist, or someone who can assist with your academic plan

Having a plan to improve your academic standing is an important consideration for your appeal. Be ready to explain what resources you have accessed or changes you have already made to improve your academic status.

Wondering how to write a strong appeal? Visit Considering an Appeal of your RTW Status for more information. 

2

Prepare your appeal

Review the Required to Withdraw Appeal digital form questions and  prepare additional pages to attach to the form as needed. You must clearly demonstrate how you will be successful if permitted to continue or return to undergraduate studies. Ensure your answers on the form include the following:

  • Your educational goal
  • A course plan for the upcoming semester/s
  • An explanation of your renewed approach to learning

Required to Withdraw appeal form

3

Provide supporting documentation

Provide supporting documentation such as a course plan, or in case of extenuating circumstances beyond your control, a medical letter or other related documentation.

4

Submit your appeal

Submit your completed appeal using the digital form.  If you need to submit your appeal in-person, please contact SRRO@ufv.ca 

If you have already submitted your appeal and wish to include more information, email SRRO@ufv.ca and it will be added to your file.

Appeals are reviewed by a committee chaired by the Executive Director, Student Academic Affairs, as designated by the Registrar. The decision of the committee is final.

For further details on your Required to Withdraw status, review the Undergraduate Continuance Policy (92) and refer to the Academic Calendar.

 

My Required to Withdraw appeal was denied — what is next?

  • 1st RTW: you cannot attend for the following 2 semesters
  • 2nd RTW: you cannot attend for 4 semesters
  • 3rd RTW: readmission will only be considered after 3 years

While you are not able to attend university-level classes, you may be able to enroll in preparatory-level courses.

You may be able to take courses at another institution while required to withdraw from UFV. These courses will be considered for transfer credit upon readmission but will not affect your UFV Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA).

Readmission after being withdrawn

After you have been withdrawn for 2 or more semesters, you must apply for admission. 

You must meet the criteria for admission for the program that you apply to. It is not guaranteed that you will return to the same program. When you are readmitted, you will return on academic probation, as per UFV's Undergraduate Continuance - Policy (92)

Consult with an Academic Advisor about readmission

Academic advisors can help you understand the readmission process & requirements, and help you create a plan to support your future academic success.

Book an appointment here

For more information about your required to withdraw status, look at Undergraduate Continuance - Policy 92.