If a student is required to withdraw after the 100% refund period for reasons beyond their control (e.g. military service, job transfer, shift change imposed by the employer that creates a direct conflict with the class schedule, or death in the family), a refund or reduction of charges may be processed if an Application for Involuntary Withdraw is submitted and approved by the Fees and Charges Appeals Board.
If approved, the refund or reduction of charges will be recalculated in proportion to the number of weeks enrolled in the eligible courses.
All courses listed on the Application for Involuntary Withdrawal must have grades of W (withdrawn) to be processed.
To receive “W” grades, student must withdraw from courses via the Penguin Portal during the W period, outlined on the YSU | Academic Calendar.
If it is past the W period, students seeking to withdraw from courses with a grade of W will need to request approval from the Dean of their academic college via a Petition for Late Withdrawal.
Alternative, Medical Leave/Withdrawal is available for students with documented physical or mental health-related circumstances that required temporary absence from the University. Students who may qualify for Medical Leave/Withdrawal should complete the application for medical withdrawal relative to their specific circumstance (i.e. Current Semester Medical Leave/Withdrawal or Previous Semester/Retroactive Medical Withdrawal).
For questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at dos@ysu.edu or (330) 941-4721.
Applications for Involuntary Withdrawal are eligible for review within a one (1) year period following the semester of appeal. Appeals received after the one-year period will not be accepted.
All Applications for Involuntary Withdrawal must be documented. Applications are processed only by mail, using forms provided by Office of University Bursar. Please address such correspondence to:
Fees and Charges Appeals Board
c/o Office of University Bursar
Youngstown State University
1 Tressel Way
Youngstown, OH 44555
The decision of the Board is final and not subject to re-appeal.