check the current withdrawal deadline on the UGA Academic calendar You cannot withdraw from a course if you have ANY HOLDS in Athena other than advising for a future semester. Please contact the appropriate University office for assistance. Office hours are typically open only M-F, 8am to 5pm. Log in to Athena Click on the square/tab labelled “Student Services” Select “Student & Registration” > “Registration”>"Register for Classes" Select the term from the dropdown menu and select “Continue” From there, you will see a list of the courses in which you are registered. For the course you wish to withdraw from, choose “Action” > “Course Withdrawal.” Submit Changes. You should see an updated list of courses, including the withdrawn course, which should now read “Course withdrawn on (date you withdrew)” Withdrawing from a course with co-requisites Many UGA courses require a co-requisite course (e.g., BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L). The UGA Bulletin is the official record co-requisites for each course. Students cannot withdraw from a course with a co-requisite unless they withdraw from the co-requisite class as well, unless a department approves an override to do so. Example: To withdraw from BIOL 1107 but keep BIOL 1107L, please send an email to biology@uga.edu with your 811 number and CRN numbers for the courses you are in. Contact your advisor with additional questions. Should I talk to the professor before withdrawing from a class? It is always prudent to speak with the professor before withdrawing from a class. Ask if there is a way to improve your performance in the class before withdrawing. What other things do I need to consider before withdrawing from a class? If withdrawing from a class will change your status to a part-time student (below 12 hours), these could be affected: Your housing status (University Housing/706-542-1421) Your athletic status (Athletic Dept/706-542-1847) Immigration status (International Education/706-542-7903) Your financial aid (Student Financial Aid/706-542-6147) Veteran’s benefits (Veterans Benefits/Registrar/706-542-8772) Your health and automobile insurance coverage Eligibility for sports tickets What if I want to withdraw from all of my courses? If you are withdrawing because of circumstances beyond your control (financial difficulties, illness (physical or mental), a death in the family, etc…), please consider seeking a hardship withdrawal from the Office of Student Care and Outreach. They can provide you with resources and support. If you believe you qualify for a hardship withdrawal and can provide documentation, contact Student Care and Outreach: 318 Tate Student Center 706-542-8479 updated 9.24.2026
