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Medical Withdrawal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Are you seeking a withdrawal for medical-related reasons?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are withdrawing for medical reasons related to your physical\/mental health, submit a\u00a0medical withdrawal\u00a0request\u00a0<\/a>with supporting documentation to the Vice President for Student Affairs office.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have questions \u2013\u00a0\u00a0before<\/strong><\/em> filing out this form, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs office at 503-838-8221 or email <\/span>fuchst@wou.edu<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to discuss options for withdrawing for medical reasons that include grade and financial accommodations.\u00a0When emailing the Vice President, please include \u201cMedical Withdrawal Request\u201d in the subject line.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Medical Withdrawal Details<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A student may request a medical withdrawal from the university without being responsible for grades at any point during the academic term. Based on the information presented, the Vice President for Student Affairs will determine whether to grant this request. A student may also apply for a retroactive medical withdraw (withdrawing from a previous term) without academic penalty\u00a0<\/span>only<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>if mitigating circumstances existed (accident, prolonged illness, etc.), preventing the student from applying for medical withdrawal at the time. \u00a0Verification, with supporting documentation (information from a licensed medical or mental health provider which are also accompanied by an official letter from the provider) stating inability to attend classes for an extended period of time must be submitted in both cases for consideration. Generally a student will not be granted a medical withdrawal for a situation over a full year old. An appeal process is available in any case where a medical withdrawal is denied. A student is allowed up to two approved medical withdrawals during their time at WOU. Refunds are only allowed on the first medical withdrawal requested.<\/p>\n

If it is within weeks 1 through 7 of the term and you intend to withdraw regardless of the outcome of your medical request, please login to Wolf Web and drop\/withdraw all courses. Prompt action will ensure your academic and financial record reflect the earliest withdrawal date possible.<\/p>\n

If you do not intend to withdraw unless your medical request is approved you should remain enrolled in your courses and be prepared to complete the term should your request not be approved. Be aware that if the request is not approved and you decide to withdraw at that time, the academic and financial outcome will reflect the date that you withdrew.<\/p>\n

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