Prior to the first day of classes a student who subsequently decides not to attend that semester may cancel their registration, by dropping all their courses for that term using WebAdvisor. For the Fall semester the required minimum registration deposit will automatically be forfeited. Please refer to Chapter VI--Schedule of Fees for specific details.

Please note that if the student has been newly admitted or re-admitted as of the semester to which the cancellation applies the cancellation of the courses cancels the offer of admission to that semester and the student must apply for readmission should they wish to attend the University of Guelph at another time.

There are two methods for voluntary withdrawal: cancelling a semester registration or withdrawing from a semester registration. Prior to the start of the semester, a student may cancel a semester registration by dropping all courses. As of the first day of classes and once the semester has started, a student may withdraw completely from all courses.

The timing of the semester withdrawal and the reasons for it may have financial implications. Students will be liable for fees payable in accordance with the refund schedule (see Chapter VI--Schedule of Fees regarding Refunds). A student receiving financial assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program or any other award/scholarship program is strongly advised also to contact Student Financial Services regarding the status of that award upon withdrawal.

A student who withdraws from the semester must return all outstanding loans from the Library immediately upon withdrawal regardless of the original due date. Any items not returned will be declared "lost" and charged to the student's account.