There may be instances in which it is in a student's best interest to spend some time away from Rhodes. A student may pursue a mid-semester withdrawal if they need to withdraw from all courses for personal or medical reasons.
A mid-semester withdrawal places a student on a leave of absence until the end of the following semester (fall or spring) to allow the student sufficient time to address the issues that led to the withdrawal.
The Standards & Standing faculty committee approves requests for a mid-semester withdrawal. A medical mid-semester withdrawal does require additional supporting medical documentation.
Request to Withdraw from all Courses Mid-Semester
A request for a mid-semester withdrawal from all courses should be submitted by the last day of classes.
Steps:
1. Please review the Policies and Procedures Governing a Mid-Semester Withdrawal and the Policies and Procedure Governing a Leave of Absence before submitting an application.
2. Students with questions may contact Standards and Standing at standardsandstanding@rhodes.edu to discuss the process and available options.
3. Discuss important components of your withdrawal with campus offices (Financial Aid, Bursar, International Programs, Residence Life, Faculty Advisor). If the request is medical, include appropriate medical documentation with the application.
4. Submit the application for a mid-semester withdrawal.
5. If you live on campus, meet with the Office of Residence Life to discuss the checkout process and to cancel your housing for the following semester if you will be on a leave of absence. You will want to communicate with the Office of Residence Life about your housing needs for the semester you plan to return.
Additional Information:
- Please communicate your decision for a mid-semester withdrawal with a parent or guardian. The Standards and Standing Committee is happy to include a parent or guardian at our MSWD Meeting if the student desires.
- You will maintain access to your Rhodes email address while you are on leave from the college, and we strongly encourage you to check it. Offices such as the Bursar, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Residence Life will continue to email you about important deadlines at this address.