Hardship Withdrawal Appeal Form
Below you will find the instructions and fillable online form for the hardship withdrawal appeal process. This form may also be downloaded and filled out in hard-copy form (Word document) here.
Instructions
- Complete the online form below or hard-copy form above. If appealing for more than one semester, a separate form is required for each semester.
- A detailed personal statement is required for the appeal process describing your hardship circumstances to the committee. Space is provided for this statement within the online hardship withdrawal appeal form. Students submitting a hard-copy appeal must include a printed, thorough statement explaining the hardship circumstances experienced.
- Supporting documentation verifying hardship circumstances must accompany every appeal. This documentation may be attached directly within the online appeal submission. Documentation and hard-copy appeals may also be dropped off in person at the Office of the Ombuds, sent by email, fax or standard U.S. mail. Our contact information is:
Office of the University Ombuds
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5295 USA
ombuds@wmich.edu
Fax: (269) 387-0716
- Results of the appeal will be sent to you via the email address you provide below. It is strongly suggested that students use their wmich.edu student email address if possible.
Office of the University Ombuds
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5295 USA
Phone: (269) 387-0718
Fax: (269) 387-0716
Email: ombd_info@wmich.edu
Location
2420 Faunce Student Services Building, Mail Stop 5295