The decision to withdraw from your programme can happen for a variety of reasons and the process is designed to be as simple as possible. Once you withdraw from your programme, you stop being a student of UCD from the date you formally submit your withdrawal request. You can reach out to your Student Adviser to explore your options and consider any implications of withdrawing from your programme.
If continuing on your course is not possible at this time but you would like to return, it’s advisable to explore UCD’s Leave of Absence process in the first instance to see if that is a better fit for your circumstances.
If you wish to go ahead with your withdrawal, you should read UCD’s Withdrawal Procedure page before submitting your request. To formally notify the university of your intention to withdraw, you must complete the relevant application form in SISweb. Although not a requirement, you are advised to get as much advice as you can before submitting your request. You can reach out to your School/College Office, your Student Adviser or the Student Desk.
You should be aware of potential fee implications of withdrawing from university, particularly if you wish to start a different programme in the future. If you are in receipt of SUSI support, this may also be affected. Please speak to the Student Desk about any potential fee implications of withdrawing from your programme.