Robert Morris University – Medical Withdrawal Policy
Accidents or illnesses that interfere with a student’s completion of an academic term may be the basis for withdrawal from some or all courses. As a result, a student may be eligible for a full or partial tuition credit. A request for a medical withdrawal should be made as early as possible after the emergency occurs. Please note that the withdrawal may impact the student’s financial aid status.

Academic Implications: If the medical withdrawal involves a course grade change, the instructor who assigned the grade will be consulted and must approve the grade change. No grade will be changed without the consent of the course instructor.

Financial Implications: The Office of Student Financial Services is available to advise the student on the financial implications of the withdrawal. If the medical withdrawal is approved, the student may receive a full or partial tuition credit. The credit is not refundable and is applied towards a future term. The credit does not include fees or charges for room and board.

Medical Withdrawal Request To initiate a medical withdrawal request, the student must:

Consult with the Office of Student Financial Services to discuss the financial implications

Provide the following information to the Dean of Engaged Learning:

• Completed Medical Withdrawal Request Form. The student must contact the Office of Academic Affairs to obtain the form.
• Documentation from the treating health care provider stating the reason for the medical withdrawal. The documentation must be on the health care provider’s letterhead, signed by the health care provider, and include the date of the accident or period of illness.

The Dean of Engaged Learning will review the information submitted by the student and consult with the appropriate University personnel. The Dean of Engaged Learning will make a recommendation to the Provost for the decision. The student will be informed of the decision in writing.

If the medical withdrawal is approved and the student wishes to enroll for a future term, a letter from the treating health care provider must be received by the Dean of Engaged Learning. The letter should state that the student is medically fit to resume classes at the University.