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who fail to enroll in courses for three consecutive semesters/terms (e.g. fall, spring, summer) are automatically withdrawn from Bethel and are listed as inactive.

Stop Out

Students who find it necessary to discontinue their studies, but intend to return to Bethel, may be eligible for Stop Out status rather than officially withdrawing from the university. When Stop Out is granted the student must plan to be away for no more than three consecutive terms (fall, spring, summer).  

A Stop Out status allows a student to return to Bethel after a predetermined time of no more than three consecutive semesters/terms (fall, spring, summer) away without reapplying for admission. Students also retain their class-level status for housing sign-up (when applicable) and academic registration. 

Readmission

Students who have been academically dismissed may apply to be readmitted no sooner than one semester after their dismissal. Readmission requires evidence of academic success, including employment readiness and independent living success in another setting. Readmission of students who have been academically dismissed is reviewed by the BUILD Office, Center for Access and Integration, Office of Student Life, Office of the Registrar, Teaching and Learning, and the Business Office.