Feeling stressed about...

  • course performance?

  • your physical or emotional health?

  • your finances?

If you're thinking you may want to withdraw from a course this semester, before you take action, let's talk. Kent State Tuscarawas has dedicated resources - for those exact reasons - to support you.

We’re here for you because Flashes take care of Flashes. 

The Flashes in the administration, faculty and staff will help you keep moving forward and we’ll do everything we can to help you graduate. 

Studies

Finances

Health & Wellness

We’re here to help! Kent State has dedicated resources just for these reasons — to support you. Reach out, let’s talk and see how we can help. 


BE AWARE OF WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES

Know when the deadline is to withdrawal from courses. See the section WITHDRAWAL FROM ANY OR ALL COURSES THAT MEET THE FULL TERM USING FLASHFAST for dates:


 Your Studies

If you’re struggling in your coursework or feeling overwhelmed by studying, before you withdraw, reach out to your instructor to discuss your difficulties and your progress, Also, talk with your advisor to see what your options may be, including staying in the class, withdrawing, requesting an incomplete or taking the class pass/fail, if that’s an option for that specific course.

Need  Advising Help

Schedule an Advising Appointment
330-339-3391
infotusc@kent.edu

Academic Success

Connect with a variety of supports, including tutoring, accessibility services, and college success tips.

Tutoring Services

The Writing Center

Student Success Resources

Student Accessibility Services

330-339-3391

infotusc@kent.edu


 Your Finances

If you’re considering withdrawing because of financial concerns or due to a change in your family’s household income, Kent State Tuscarawas is here to help and can find possible solutions and options for your situation.

Withdrawing from a course can impact your aid for the current term, could cause you to have a balance due, and can even impact your eligibility for aid in the future. IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID BEFORE YOU WITHDRAW!

Specific questions about aid/account impact of course withdrawal:

Jason Maurer, Financial Aid Coordinator
Phone: 330-308-7486 
Email: jmaure13@kent.edu

Helpful Resources

Withdraw vs. Drop; How to Withdraw; Financial Impact of Withdrawing 
Future Aid Impact on Withdrawing – Satisfactory Academic Progress  
General Financial Aid Information

Important to Note

  • A withdrawal is shown as a “W” on the student transcript.

  • A withdrawal is NOT calculated in a student’s GPA.

  • A withdrawal DOES count as an attempted course.

  • A withdrawal COULD cause you to owe a balance, depending on your situation and timing. 


 Your Health & Well-being

Your overall well-being is key to your success. There are resources on campus that help you feel your best.


Flashes Take Care of Flashes.
BEFORE YOU WITHDRAW – LET’S TALK. WE’RE HERE TO HELP.