Dropping Classes or Leaving School

In this article

• Deferments 
• Dropping Classes And Withdrawing

💡 For those who have not yet attended: If you accepted your offer and now wish to decline it, please contact the Admissions Office to change your admittance offer to “declined.”

Deferments

Need to take a break? A deferment may be the option for you! This option allows you to hold your enrollment at BYU-Idaho and return to the university when you are ready!

Officially Withdrawing from BYU-Idaho

If you are considering completely withdrawing from BYU-Idaho, here are a some things you need to know.

• 📆Deadlines: Be aware of the Drop, Withdrawal, and Discontinuance Deadlines found at Academic Deadlines and Schedules. (See the PDF version on the bottom left of that site)
• 💵Charges: To avoid any financial penalties, be sure to pay all your charges (including any past-due debts). For steps to pay, see Making a Payment.
• 💰Financial Aid: If you withdraw after receiving financial aid, you might be required to pay back a portion or all of your financial aid. Once you have dropped the course(s), you can check your Financial Aid Portal and Student Account Summary for any changes in Financial Aid. Please be sure to check when you must begin payments for any student loans.
• 🏠Housing: Only students are eligible to live in BYU-Idaho Approved Housing. If you are no longer a student you must make other housing arrangements.
• 📚Textbooks: Any books rented from the University Store must be returned. (See Textbook Returns and Refunds) or the attached PDF "University Store Academic Withdrawal Guidelines")
• Cell Phone: If you currently have a student cell phone plan through the university, see the University Store attachment on the right-hand side below for guidelines.
• Dining Dollar: If you currently have a Dining Dollars plan, see the University Store attachment on the right-hand side below for guidelines.

Dropping Classes and Withdrawing

💡 Remember to check the Academic Calendar before dropping any courses. There are different deadlines for dropping individual courses vs. all courses. 

• See How to Drop a Class for help to drop your course(s). Once you drop all of your classes, a pop-up will appear asking if you wish to “Drop Courses Only” or “Submit a Reason and Withdraw.”
  • Drop Courses Only --
    • On-track semester - you will need to request a deferment to keep your student status
    • Flex semester - you will keep your student status as long as you register once you are back on track.
  • Submit a Reason and Withdraw -- Select this option If you wish to withdraw. (**Review the bold items in the first section of this article to ensure you are prepared to withdraw).
• Online students can miss up to two consecutive semesters without needing to request a deferment. If you need more of a break, please Request a Deferment.
• Summer Session: Anyone is able to take classes and drop classes during the Summer session. No deferment is needed.
• Information on refunds given to those who drop out of school can be found Refunds.