Withdrawal from Study Abroad
How do I withdraw from a study abroad program?
In writing. Applicants who have begun and/or completed the study abroad application process and who later decide to withdraw from the study abroad program must do so in writing. The intention to withdraw must be clearly stated. Withdrawals can be handed to the OIE in person or may be emailed or faxed to the OIE. It is the responsibility of the person sending the withdrawal to the OIE to confirm that the withdrawal has been received by the OIE.
What information should I provide when withdrawing from a study abroad program?
All withdrawals must be made in writing. The intention to withdraw must be clearly stated. Withdrawals should also include the date when the withdrawal was submitted. Withdrawals do not need to include the reason for your withdrawal.
Messages such as "I am thinking about withdrawing," "I may withdraw if,...," or "I will withdraw from this program if it costs me more than..." do not clearly state an intention to withdraw. An example of a clearly stated intention to withdraw is "Please withdraw me from the study abroad program to (place) as of (date). I no longer plan to participate."
What date is my withdrawal effective?
The effective date of your withdrawal is the date on which the OIE received the withdrawal. It is not the date on which the withdrawal was sent. This is true for email as well (the effective date is the date when the email message was opened). It is the responsibility of the person sending the withdrawal to the OIE to confirm that the withdrawal has been received by the OIE.
See also "If I withdraw from a study abroad program, how much money will I lose?" under "Fees".
This page was last updated on: June 20, 2007