Frequently Asked Questions: Withdrawal

The deadline to request a withdrawal for the current semester and receive Ws on your transcript is the “last day to withdraw” deadline of each semester. The "last day to withdraw" deadline for the Fall 2026 semester is Tuesday, November 10, 2026. (Requests to withdraw made after this deadline can be approved; however, final grades will be posted on the student's transcript.)

Please refer to the Undergraduate Academic Calendar to review all relevant deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Current USD students can take a leave of absence while deciding whether or not they would like to formally withdraw from the University of San Diego.

Here is a list of offices you may want to contact regarding your decision to withdraw.

We are sorry that you are not able to fill out the online form. Please fill out and sign this PDF withdrawal form. Once you have completed the form, email it to css@sandiego.edu so that your request can be processed. If you have any questions, contact the Center for Student Success at css@sandiego.edu or 619-260-5995, and we can assist you.

After six months, your USD email will be automatically deactivated. For more information, please contact the ITS Help Desk at helpdesk@sandiego.edu or 619-260-7900.

The deadline to avoid any tuition charges and receive a 100% tuition refund is the last day to add/drop a class without a W in the semester (Friday, September 11, 2026, for Fall 2026). After this day you may receive a partial tuition refund, depending on when you submit your withdrawal form. Tuition deadlines for 2026-2027 can be found on the Undergraduate Academic Calendar.

Additionally, you may have a balance with Residential Life depending on your living situation and when you choose to leave the university. Contact the office of Residential Life directly for more information at housing@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4777.

If you remain unenrolled or below half-time student status after you withdraw, you will enter into repayment of loans after a grace period. To determine the different types of federal loans, the length of your grace period before repayment, and other questions, please contact your federal loan servicer for more information. Loan servicers can be found here.

Cancel your housing contract for the upcoming semester or year by filling out a housing cancellation request form. This is a separate contract from the withdrawal form and will not be canceled automatically. Please note that there may be cancellation and housing fees.

For questions regarding housing, please contact Residential Life at housing@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4777.

If you are still within the online registration period, you can drop a course on your MySanDiego portal under the My Academics tab. To drop a class after the online registration period, please contact the Torero Hub at torerohub@sandiego.edu.

Please note the "last day to withdraw from classes with a W" deadline on the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. Dropping a class may have financial aid implications if students go below the minimum number of enrolled units to maintain full-time status (fewer than 12 units). Students should also contact their advisor.

If you plan to withdraw for a future semester, the classes you are currently registered for will not be affected. If your current classes are dropped, please contact the Center for Student Success immediately (css@sandiego.edu).

You can request an official transcript online through the Torero Hub. For more information, please submit the Torero Hub Question Form.

You can also request official transcript(s) by filling out the transcript request form. If you are mailing the form, please include a check or money order (no credit cards) and mail to:

University of San Diego
ATTN: Student Financial Services
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

The cost is $10.00 per transcript.

Recently admitted students who would like to decline their acceptance to USD can do so by submitting the Undergraduate Admissions Change of Plans Form.