Withdrawal from studies
Withdrawal from a module
If you wish to withdraw from a module you should discuss the matter with your Adviser of Studies. If the request is made after the end of the re-advising period - in 2012-2013 Monday 24 September 2012 (1pm) or for semester 2, by Monday 4 February 2013 (1pm) - your Adviser will contact the Pro Dean (Advising) to seek the appropriate approval.
Withdrawal from studies
If you are considering permanently withdrawing from your studies at the University you should discuss the matter with your Adviser of Studies in the first instance or your supervisor if you are a Research Postgraduate student. You should arrange to do this as early as possible as there may be alternative options open to you that would not require a permanent withdrawal from the University.
If you do decide you wish to withdraw from your studies you must contact the appropriate Pro Dean (undergraduate or postgraduate) who will be able to offer guidance on your options and ensure that the process is completed correctly.
You should be aware that there are fee implications, as well as implications to your leave to remain in the UK if you are an overseas student, when you withdraw from your studies part way through an academic year. You should therefore ensure you contact the Money Adviser and the International Adviser in Student Services to obtain early advice on the final implications of your decision before you complete your withdrawal.
Full information about taking a temporary leave of absence can be found at Leave of absence.
Contact
Registry
Postgraduate: The Old Burgh School, Abbey Walk
Undergraduate: St Katharine's West, 16 The Scores
Telephone:
- 01334 462138 / 01334 462139 (Undergraduate)
- 01334 462136 / 01334 462140 (Postgraduate)
Email:
- prodean.arts@st-andrews.ac.uk (Undergraduate - Arts and Divinity)
- prodeansci@st-andrews.ac.uk (Undergraduate - Science)
- prodeanmed@st-andrews.ac.uk (Undergraduate - Medicine)
- registry-pg@st-andrews.ac.uk (Postgraduate)
Web: Registry
Money Adviser
Money Adviser, Student Services, Students’ Association, 9 St Mary’s Place
Telephone: 01334 462720
Email: studentservices@st-andrews.ac.uk
International and Cultural Adviser
Wendy Houldsworth, Student Services, Students’ Association, 9 St Mary’s Place
Telephone: 01334 462720
Email: wah1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Evening degree students
Evening degree students please contact the Co-ordinator of the Programme - evening@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Related links
Undergraduates
Research postgraduates
- Policy for supervisors and students in research postgraduate programmes
- Refund policy for research postgraduates