Withdrawing from your Program

We know that unexpected events or circumstances can occur and you may need to withdraw from your program either before it begins, or after you arrive on-site.Ìý

Before signing the Financial Contract for your program, review the implications of what your decision could entail as it relates to finances - you are subject to withdrawal fees and policies once you sign the Financial Contract.ÌýÌý

If you have already signed your Financial Contract and are considering withdrawing from your program, contact your É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Ed Abroad Program Manager. Your Program Manager can explain possible ramifications of withdrawing and can help you think through your decision. If you are already abroad, contact your program on-site staff as well. They are in the best position to help resolve problems that you might be experiencing (such as housing or your classes).
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All withdrawals must be sent by you, the student, through your CU email to Education Abroad.ÌýThe date that Education Abroad receives written notification will be considered the official withdrawalÌýdate. The email needs to state that you are withdrawing from your program as of the date of the email and should include the reason for the withdrawal. You may also need to notify your program in writing as well; review their withdrawal policy for more information.

Financial Considerations

After signing the Financial Contract, you are subject to the withdrawal fees posted on the Withdrawal Fee Schedule and Financial Responsibility section of theÌýÌýwebpage (select your program, and scroll down for withdrawal information). The amount due, which represents what has been spent on your behalf to date, can be sizeable.

Exceptions to the withdrawal fees may be considered if you withdraw due to extenuating circumstances, such as medical reasons or a family emergency. In these cases, yourÌýÌýwould be available to explain this process.Ìý
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If you receive financial aid, contact theÌý to find out how withdrawing will impact your aid, both for your current and future terms. You risk losing all or a portion of your aid if you are not enrolled full time. If you have received a É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Education Abroad scholarship, you may need to repay the full amount of the scholarship for the term you have not completed.

Health Insurance Considerations

If you withdraw from your program while abroad, your Education Abroad international health insurance coverage will end once you return to your home country.ÌýUpon return, a 30 day extension of coverage is available but only applies for follow-up care related to an insurance claim filed while abroad. If you withdraw and return home but did not maintain your primary health insurance coverage, we recommend that you secure alternate health insurance immediately.

If you withdraw from your program while abroad, you may qualify to use the trip interruption benefit in CU Education Abroad Health Insurance policy. The insurance policy and contact information can be accessed on the Health InsuranceÌýwebpage.

For information regarding leaving a program early (not constituting a program withdrawal) or program dismissals, please review the relevant information found on theÌýHealth InsuranceÌýwebpage.

Academic Considerations

If you withdraw before your program begins:

  • You will not earn credit through your program.
  • Education Abroad will drop you from your Ed Abroad classes (either the STDY1001/5001 placeholder course, or the relevant ed abroad courses)

If you withdraw after your program begins:

  • Depending on the timing of your withdrawal, you may or may not be able to earn credit through your program. Most often you will not earn credit. In rare situations you may be able earn partial or full credit - usually this is only if your withdrawal is near the end of the program. Talk to the on-site staff to find out more about your options.
  • If you aren't earning credit, Education Abroad will drop you from your Ed Abroad classes (either the STDY1001/5001 placeholder course, or the relevant ed abroad courses)

If you withdraw before or shortly after the start of a É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ term, you may be able to still register for É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ courses for the same term. As quickly as possible, connect with your academic advisor to determine what important deadlines may impact your ability to register, for guidance on what to register for, etc.ÌýIf you don’t plan to register for the term at É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ and/or withdraw after add/drop deadlines have passed, consider registering for a to continue accessing some University benefits.