Withdrawing from the University
Before withdrawing from the University, you are strongly advised to discuss your decision with your personal tutor or student advisor. After that and if you are sure that you wish to withdraw permanently from your programme at the University, please complete the Withdrawal from University form and return to the email shown on the form. Or if you are at the Malaysia campus, please complete the Withdrawal from university - Malaysia campus form and return to the email shown on the form.
- The funding implications if you leave, including, but not restricted to:
- Fees, and any applicable refund
- Student loans and grants
- Bursaries and scholarships
- Future funding, repeating years/starting again.
- Financial Sponsorship
- If you are an international student and hold a visa, you should check what the visa implications will be if you decide to take a break or leave Heriot Watt University. Please seek advice from the relevant International students support team
- If you are in University accommodation, please contact the accommodation office on your campus to discuss withdrawing from your accommodation contract.
- If you are living in rented accommodation, you should check your lease agreement and speak to your landlord to find out what charges you would be liable for when you leave.
- Follow the University procedures for permanent voluntary withdrawal and fill in the University Withdrawal Form (see related documents below).
- Check your online results to determine whether you are entitled to any academic credit or an Exit Award
- Make sure you return any University equipment, materials, books, ID cards, parking permit etc.
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