Oce of the University
Registrar
registrar.illinoisstate.edu
✓ Drop your class(es).
If you are leaving the University for any reason, you must
withdraw from your classes to avoid receiving failing grades.
Requests must be received by the published deadlines for the
semester.
Students may withdraw from the University in one of the
following ways:
• DropcoursesonlineusingMy.IllinoisState.edu(only when
registration is open).
• ComeinpersontotheRegistrarServiceCenterlocated in
107MoultonHall.PhotoID isrequired.TheRegistrar
ServiceCenterisopenMonday-Friday,8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Emailarequesttohaveallcoursesdroppedto
[email protected]. Only requests sent from a
student’s Illinois State University email account will be
processed. Requests made through Yahoo, Google, etc. will
not be accepted.
• MailaletterrequestingwithdrawalfromtheUniversity. The
lettermustbesignedandcanbemailedto:Illinois State
University, Office of the University Registrar, Campus Box
2202,Normal,IL61790-2202.
✓ Contact the Financial Aid Office.
If you have financial aid, you may be required to repay all or
part of your financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans
and any refunds received from these programs in the current
term. If you are transferring to another institution, you may
need to cancel your financial aid at Illinois State University in
order to be awarded aid at your new school. If you do not
officially withdraw from your courses and receive failing
grades, you may be required to repay all or part of your
financial aid including scholarships, grantsandloans.Contact
theFinancialAidOfficeat [email protected]or
(309) 438-2231.
✓ Cancel your housing contract.
Ifyouliveinon-campushousing,contactUniversity
Housing Servicesat[email protected]or
(309) 438-8611forinformationonhowtocancelyour
housing contract.Ifyourentoff-campus,contactyour
landlord to discuss your options. There may be financial
penalties for canceling your housing contract or lease. These
penalties often increase over time so check on these as soon
as possible when you are considering withdrawing from the
University. The severity
of these penalties may influence
your decision.
✓ Cancel your meal plan.
If you have a meal plan, please contact
[email protected] for information on how to
cancel your plan.
✓ Pay any remaining tuition, fees and
other charges on your student
account.
You may be responsible for all or part of tuition and fees
if you withdraw after the first day of classes. For more
information on the amount you may be charged for tuition
and fees based on your date of withdrawal, see:
https://studentaccounts.illinoisstate.edu/billing/withdrawal/
You
may not be able to re-enroll at ISU if any unpaid past
due charges remain on your account. Past due accounts
may be referred to a collection agency and/or result in legal
action. To inquire about your account status, contact the
Student Accounts Office at (309) 438-5643.
Please be aware that it may take up to a week following your
withdrawal for your account to reflect the accurate balance.
Withdrawal checklist
✓ Return any books, equipment or
materials on loan from the University.
Library books, lab equipment, keys and other University
materials must be returned promptly to avoid late fees and/or
replacement costs.
✓ Return loaner laptops
If you were provided a loaner laptop, please contact the
Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357 to make
arrangements to return your device or schedule an
appointment online. Laptop loaners need to be returned
before transcripts can be released.
✓ Check on your insurance.
Dependinguponthedateofwithdrawal,youmay be covered
or eligible for health insurance coverageforthesemester
throughtheUniversity.
For moreinformation,pleasecontacttheStudentHealth
Insurance Officeat(309)438-2515.
Withdrawing from the University may also have an impact on
private health insurance or other types of private insurance
such as car insurance and other types of student discounts. It is
recommended that you contact your policy provider to discuss
ramifications, if any, your withdrawal may have on your policy.
✓ Contact your on-campus employer.
If youhaveanon-campusjoboragraduateassistantship,
contact your employing department to let them know
you are withdrawing from the University.
✓ Contact the Veterans and Military
Services Office.
If you received veterans’ benefits, you will need to notifythe
VeteransandMilitaryServicesOfficeof yourintentto
withdraw.TheVeteransandMilitary Services Office can be
reached at [email protected]or(309)438-2207.
✓ Contact International Student and
Scholar Services (ISSS).
If you are an international student planning to withdraw
from the University, you must first notify your International
Student Advisor. We recommend that you meet with your
advisor during walk-in hours.
Failure to properly report your withdrawal could negatively
impact your visa status. For more information, please
contact ISSS at (309) 438-5276 or International Student
Contact Form.
✓ Update your address and phone
number.
Update your address and phone number by using
My.IllinoisState.edu or by contacting the Registrar Service
Center at [email protected] or (309) 438-2188.
✓ Order your transcript.
If you need to have your ISU transcript sent to another
institution, you can place your order in person at the
RegistrarServiceCenterlocatedin107MoultonHall.
You mayalsoorderonlinethroughtheClearinghouseat
www.studentclearinghouse.org.
PleasecontacttheRegistrar ServiceCenterat (309) 438-2188
withanyquestions.
✓ Tell us why you are withdrawing.
Shortly after you have withdrawn from classes, you will
receiveashortsurveytoyourISUemailaccount.This survey
will allow you to tell us why you are leaving and let you
provide us feedback on your Illinois State University
experience.
✓ Plan for the future.
If you plan to return to Illinois State University, contact your
academic advisor.
In addition, if you are planning on returning to Illinois State
University,youwilllikelyneedtore-applyforadmission.
Pleasebeawarethatthereareapplicationdeadlines space
limitationsinsomemajorprograms.Formore information
onhowtore-applytoIllinoisStateUniversity, please contact
the Office of Admissions at (309) 438-2181 or
[email protected].
pleasecontacttheOfficeofAdmissionsat(309)438-2181 or
[email protected].
Withdrawal checklist
Oce of the University
Registrar
registrar.illinoisstate.edu