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Information for Drake Students Who Are Called to Military Active Duty
Drake University salutes students who are called to military active duty for their commitment to serve our nation. We recognize that students may be called to service during a semester for which they are registered. To that end, we strive to make this transition as smooth as possible.
For the purposes of this policy, Drake University recognizes both federal and state calls-to-service. This policy also applies to a student who is the spouse of the individual called up when the student or spouse has a dependent child.
Procedure
When contemplating a withdrawal from the university due to being called to active duty, students should consult their academic advisor and instructors to consider the time and/or coursework remaining in the term.
Students who wish to withdraw from some or all of their classes must contact the Office of the Registrar to provide a copy of military orders verifying “called to active duty” status. The Office of the Registrar also can provide the student additional information about specific procedures relating to their withdrawal and identify next steps for the student.
Academic Implications of a Withdrawal Due to Military Active Duty
Students may pursue the following options:
- Complete Withdrawal: Withdraw from all current-term courses
- Partial Withdrawal: Retain enrollment in one or more courses and withdraw from one or more other courses. Students must receive approval from the instructor(s) of the course(s) for which they wish to remain enrolled.
- No Withdrawal (retain current enrollment): Earn either a final grade or an incomplete in all courses for which the student currently is enrolled. Students must receive approval from all of their instructors to remain enrolled in their courses.
If the withdrawal occurs after the drop deadline as described in the official catalog, students will receive a “W” for courses from which they withdraw.
Financial Implications of a Withdrawal Due to Military Active Duty
Courses for which the student receives a grade, including a grade of incomplete, will have applicable tuition and fees assigned. Courses from which the student withdraws will result in a refund of tuition and fees to the student’s account.
Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Accounts, the Financial Aid Office, and Drake’s certifying official for veterans’ benefits. In particular, there may be federal or state rules and requirements that are not under the control of Drake University and must be strictly administered.
Re-Enrolling Following Service
When students are ready to return, Drake University supports re-enrollment into the program that they were in when they took their leave. If that program is no longer available, Drake will work with students to re-enter into the program most closely aligned with their previous program of study. To get started with the re-enrollment process, please visit our page on Re-Enrollment.
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