Medical Withdrawal Process and Readmission* Policy
During the fall and spring semesters, when classes are in session, requests for withdrawal from the University for health (medical or psychological) reasons are initiated through the Assistant Vice President for Student & Academic Services/Executive Director of Health Services, Dr. Kevin Charles (603-862-1098). Note: After classes end, you must contact your college’s Associate Dean.
If you receive any financial aid, the effective date of your withdrawal may affect your present and/or future financial aid. Check with Cheryl Goetz at Business Services(603-862-4807).
- Within one week of contacting Dr. Charles at Health Services, you will need to request a letter from your physician/therapist. This letter must be typed on office letterhead stationery; it must describe your condition and verify this as the specific reason for your need to withdraw from UNH. Have the physician/therapist mail or fax the letter to:
Dr. Kevin Charles
Assistant VP/Executive Director
UNH Health Services
12 Ballard Street
Durham, NH 03824-3576
(Fax#: 603-862-4259) - If you live on campus, check out of your residence hall; leave your key with the Hall Director or Assistant Hall Director, and sign off on your room inventory form. This process will determine your official checkout date from your residence. Any possible refund is calculated according to that date.
- If you presently live on campus and will require on-campus housing upon your intended return to UNH, contact Carolyn Ross at the Housing Office (862-2120). If your condition will require any physical modifications to your room/bathroom, you must notify the Housing Office and the Office of Disability Services for Students (862-2607) at least 12 weeks prior to your intended arrival.
- If you have a UNH dining (meals) plan, contact the UNH Dining/ID Office at 862-1821 regarding any potential refund.
- You are responsible for determining how your withdrawal may affect your health insurance coverage. Note: In New Hampshire, college students who are state residents are covered by legislation that requires health insurance companies to continue coverage for at least one year when the student is on a medical leave of absence (medical withdrawal).
* If you plan to return to UNH:
- Every student who plans to return to the University must apply through the Admissions Office. Contact the Admissions Office (862-1360) for a Readmission Form (you may also print one from the website http://admissions.unh.edu/previouslyenrolled/index.html.) This form must be completed, sent to the Admissions Office, and approved before you will be allowed to resume your studies at UNH.
- In addition to the Readmission Form, you must obtain a letter from your physician/therapist who has treated you since your withdrawal, indicating the extent of your readiness to resume studies, a description of the status of your condition, and any special needs you may require upon your arrival on campus. Have the letter sent directly to UNH, Admissions Office, Grant House, Durham, NH 03824.
- The physician/therapist’s information will be reviewed by your college’s Associate Dean as part of the readmission process. The Admissions Office will consult with your Dean before making a final decision regarding your admission.
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