This article is specific to learners in courses accredited by the University of Pittsburgh. If you are a GGU Degrees+ student, the withdrawal process is slightly different. Please view this article to learn more.

What happens if I withdraw from a course?

A withdrawal is defined as exiting a course after the drop deadline and before the withdrawal deadline. Withdrawing from a course is different from dropping a course (which eliminates any history of your enrollment from your academic record); Students who withdraw from a course receive a "W" on their transcript from the University of Pittsburgh, but it does not affect your GPA.

You will still have access to the course's lectures and active learning, but your progress in the course will not be saved. You are also not eligible for a refund.

Withdrawal Eligibility

Any student enrolled in a for-credit* Outlier course can elect to withdraw from their course at any point after the Drop Deadline but before 11:59 pm on the Withdrawal Deadline.

Withdrawal Deadlines

• For 14-week Standard Cohorts: 9 weeks after the start date
• For 39-week Extended Cohorts: 25 weeks after the start date.
  • Please note: Dual Enrollment students need approval to Withdraw from their school’s Outlier Educator.

Withdrawal Deadlines specific to your cohort can be viewed:

• Under Course Toolkit > Schedule
• On the Manage Course page (Account > Course Management > Manage Course)