Withdrawal
Students access the online form and may submit a withdrawal request through the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs' (GEPA) Student Portal. Graduate Coordinators access the online form and may submit on the student's behalf through GEPA's Student Database.
- A student leaving the University and not planning to return must return all borrowed library material, and obtain all other approvals listed on the online form.
- A student who has loans should see: https://sfs.ucsd.edu/campus-loans/repay-your-loan.html.
- A student withdrawing during the first thirty-five calendar days of a quarter will receive a refund of fees according to the Schedule of Refunds for Tuition, Educational Fee, University Registration Fee, and other Student Fees. The date of withdrawal used in calculating a refund will be the date on which the form is initiated by the student (or by the department on the student's behalf). Refer to the Schedule of Refunds for refund information.
- A student on a leave of absence who subsequently withdraws must obtain all approvals listed for the withdrawal.
Withdrawn Student Returning to Defend
- A withdrawn student who returns only to defend and submit the dissertation may need to reconstitute the doctoral committee and will need to pay the following fees:
- Readmission fee
- Filing fee, in lieu of registration
- Students are advised to discuss and coordinate the above with their graduate coordinator well in advance of the scheduled defense.
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