Under extraordinary circumstances, students may petition for total academic withdrawal from a given term. Academic withdrawal is for the entirety of a student's registration in that term (i.e., these cases are considered on an all or nothing basis). 

Academic withdrawal from the term will be indicated on the transcript by the symbol W (withdrawal) next to each registered class. For the purposes of determining good academic standing/satisfactory academic progress, courses given W grades are considered to be attempted credit hours but are not considered to be successfully completed.

Approval of an Academic Withdrawal is a violation of status and may result in SEVIS termination. Before applying for an Academic Withdrawal you must consult with an ISS advisor to discuss how this could impact your immigration status.