University Withdrawal

Enrolled students who leave the university without a definite plan to return should officially withdraw.(This is also known as discontinuing studies.) Withdrawal can affect tuition charges and financial aid.  Information about the financial implications associated with withdrawal from the University can be obtained from the Bethel Business Office and Bethel Financial Aid Office 

Withdrawing from the University after the add/drop deadline and before the course withdrawal deadline will result in grades of “W” for the courses that were in progress.  

Students who fail to enroll in courses for three consecutive semesters/terms (e.g. fall, spring, summer) are automatically withdrawn from Bethel and are listed as inactive.

University Re-Enrollment

Students may re-enroll after withdrawal. Former students who have a registration hold on their account from the Business Office are not eligible to re-enroll until the hold is resolved. Students will enter under the academic status in which they left.   

Students who have ceased enrollment for more than three consecutive semesters/terms (e.g. fall, spring, summer) will re-enroll under the University Catalog that is in place at the time of re-enrollment. Students who have three or fewer courses to complete may request to stay on the most recent catalog under which they were enrolled. Students who are in programs that lead to licensure are responsible for meeting current licensure standards which may require the completion of additional courses.

Re-Enrollment after Academic Dismissal

Students who are approved to re-enroll after being Academically Dismissed will be placed on second semester Academic Probation status. Students must achieve the minimum cumulative GPA required for good standing at the end of their first term of re-enrollment.

Specific academic programs may have different dismissal and re-enrollment policies than those listed above. These requirements would be listed with program information and/or the student handbook.