Withdrawal from the University
A student withdrawing from the university is required to submit the withdrawal in writing through the use of the official withdrawal form found below. All debts to the University must be paid in full. Students excused from the on-site enrollment clearance process at the beginning of any semester or other school period are reminded that they are considered to be in attendance if they have not withdrawn in the manner prescribed above by the date classes actually begin.
Failure to comply with these requirements may preclude any further enrollment.
An unapproved withdrawal results in an “F” (failure) in all scheduled courses. (See the University calendar for specific withdrawal dates.)
Within 24 hours of withdrawal, 1) access to Rider Gmail Account and Google Drive will be deactivated and 2) campus residents must move their belongings out of the residence hall, have their room checked for damage by a Residence Life staff member, and return their key to the Residence Life Office.
Failure to comply may result in additional charges to a student's account.
Complete the online University Withdrawal Form
Medical Withdrawal from the University
Obtaining a Medical Withdrawal
Students requesting a withdrawal for medical reasons must request the withdrawal in writing through the use of the official withdrawal form found below and provide appropriate medical documentation before a withdrawal can be processed. Refunds, if warranted, will be processed according to University policies and Federal Regulation regarding Title IV funds.
Medical Withdrawal Form (.pdf)
Readmission to the University after a Medical Withdrawal
Students who have withdrawn for medical reasons may apply for readmission by completing the Application for Readmission form found below and emailing it to registrar@rider.edu. Written documentation from a healthcare provider is required showing evidence of full recovery.
Download Application for Readmission Form (.pdf)
Military Leave
Obtaining a Military Leave of Absence
A student suspending their studies to fulfill a military obligation must notify the University via email at registrar@rider.edu, as much in advance of the military leave as possible. Students are not required to indicate an estimated date of return.
Returning to the University after a Military Leave
A student returning to study after fulfilling a military obligation must notify the University via email at registrar@rider.edu within three years after the completion of the period of service. A student who is hospitalized or convalescing due to an illness or injury incurred or aggravated during the performance of service must notify the school within two years after the end of the period needed for recovery from the illness or injury. A student who fails to apply for readmission within these periods does not automatically forfeit eligibility for readmission but is subject to the school’s established leave of absence policy and general practices.
Students returning from a military leave of absence will be readmitted for the next available registration term with the same academic status held prior to the leave. This includes readmission to the same academic program, at the same enrollment status, with the same number of previously completed credits, and with the same academic standing. If the student’s prior program is no longer offered, the student will be readmitted to the most similar available program unless the student chooses a different program. The University will make every reasonable effort to apply the same number of previously completed credits toward the student’s program; however, some credits may not be applicable or transferable when the student is readmitted to a different program. The student may elect to return at a different enrollment status.
Involuntary Medical Leave: Conduct of Hearing
- The student will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. The notice shall state the date and time of the hearing and present issues in writing and in sufficient detail to allow the student the opportunity to prepare a response. The parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student may also be given notice as provided in the University Parental Notification Policy.
- The student may be assisted in the hearing by any consenting faculty member, medical professional and/or a parent or guardian.
- The student and his/her advisor(s) have the right to be present at the entire hearing with the exception of private deliberations by the Hearing Authority for the purpose of reviewing the information and/or arriving at its decision.
- The Hearing Authority may consider any oral or written information deemed relevant and may request additional information if needed. The University, student or parents and/or advisors will have the ability to ask questions in the hearing subject to the reasonable control of the Hearing Authority.
- The Hearing Authority shall notify the student in writing both of its decision along with any material issues considered in arriving at the decision. While not customary practice, the Hearing Authority may decide to audiotape all or part of the hearing but is not required to do so. The student may have access to any record subject to applicable medical confidentiality standards and ethics.
- In accordance with customary practice, hearings shall not be open to the public or the press unless the Hearing Authority agrees to a request from the student to conduct the hearing in public.
- If the Hearing Authority conditions the cancellation of a suspension on terms or accommodations, the student shall be obligated to comply with those conditions or accommodations. If the accommodations are not followed, the Dean may impose additional sanctions up to and including further suspension.
- Either the student or the Dean may have the hearing reopened if the original basis for the suspension has changed or new information is available. If practical, the Dean shall assign the same Hearing Authority to the reopened matter but may use a new Hearing office or panel.