Academic Success
Policies and Procedures
Click on each topic below to learn more about important policies and procedures.
From Granada to Salamanca to London to New York, four Southwestern students recall their time abroad and away and how the experiences enriched their lives and even led to a job offer.
more informationThe Golden Pirates Esports team is producing more than just a competitive group of gamers. They are building a community.
more informationThe Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Center fosters an inclusive and equitable environment for Southwestern students.
more informationAssistant Director for Outdoor Adventure Branndon Bargo took a group of students on a caving adventure.
more informationThe Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
more informationThe Counseling Center seeks to eliminate the stigma surrounding assistance for mental health.
more informationSouthwestern University has partnered with Grupo Salinas and Centro Richard B. Salinas Pliego to create two new scholarships for high school students in Mexico.
more informationA group of Southwestern students took their devised theater play, The G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
more informationSouthwestern University gathered a panel of incredible women to speak during the International Women’s Day luncheon addressing the theme #EmbraceEquity, which discussed equity in work-life balance.
more informationFrom Granada to Salamanca to London to New York, four Southwestern students recall their time abroad and away and how the experiences enriched their lives and even led to a job offer.
more informationThe Golden Pirates Esports team is producing more than just a competitive group of gamers. They are building a community.
more informationThe Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Center fosters an inclusive and equitable environment for Southwestern students.
more informationAssistant Director for Outdoor Adventure Branndon Bargo took a group of students on a caving adventure.
more informationThe Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
more informationSouthwestern University rose 13 places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings—the biggest single-year jump in school history—and SU was also recognized as a top school in the Social Mobility category, which measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.
more informationA recognized leader in building successful athletics programs, Ken Ralph will join Southwestern University as athletic director effective Sept. 15.
more informationThe applied mathematician and Southwestern alumna will address the graduating class.
more informationSouthwestern University shows a dedication to including green spaces on campus as they have proven to benefit students.
more informationFeb. 23, the entire SU community came together to build community during the inaugural SUnity Day.
more informationThis initiative was announced in October 2021 as part of a $1 million commitment from an anonymous donor in honor of their mother, a lifelong educator, in order to allow more Southwestern students to benefit from high impact experiences as outlined in the Tactical Plan.
more informationSouthwestern University gathered a panel of incredible women to speak during the International Women’s Day luncheon addressing the theme #EmbraceEquity, which discussed equity in work-life balance.
more informationA journey from Nigeria to the Midwest to head track and field coach at Southwestern.
more informationThis funding will allow Southwestern faculty members to pursue various research projects.
more informationAssistant Director for Outdoor Adventure Branndon Bargo took a group of students on a caving adventure.
more informationThe Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
more informationAssistant professor of biology strives to restore and protect Southwestern’s EcoLab.
more informationHead Men’s Soccer Coach, Dustin Norman, reached out to Facilities Management after the February 2023 winter ice storm to see how his team could help.
more informationThe Paideia Connections class that wrapped in the fall of 2022 explored engaging topics and planted a community garden.
more informationAlumna uses her passion for helping others as a lawyer, mentor, and nonprofit founder.
more informationSouthwestern University rose 13 places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings—the biggest single-year jump in school history—and SU was also recognized as a top school in the Social Mobility category, which measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.
more informationFifty years ago, Title IX was signed into law. The landmark legislation transformed women’s athletics. We look back at our history and pioneers as we continue to strive for equity in all we do.
more informationCatherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
more informationWhat happens when you start a devised theater project with three Southwestern University students and the Anton Checkov play, The Cherry Orchard? You end up with a nationally recognized production called G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event.
more informationClick on each topic below to learn more about important policies and procedures.
A course may be added or dropped after the specified deadline only if the student has an emergency or extenuating circumstances. To add or drop a course after the deadline, the student needs to submit a petition to the Academic Standard Committee. Instructions on how to complete and submit a petition can be obtained through the Center for Academic Success (Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Suite 120).
If you are considering a Leave of Absence, Withdrawal from the University, or Not Returning, please make an appointment to speak with a Center for Academic Success staff member.
Students in good standing may apply for a student leave of absence by meeting with a staff member in the Center for Academic Success no later than one week prior to the beginning of the semester for which the leave is to begin. A leave of absence may be granted for up to one academic year for a program of work, study, or travel that will contribute significantly to a student’s personal development (or program of study at Southwestern University). In addition, a leave may be granted for personal reasons including, but not limited to, medical, financial, or health. An application for readmission will not be required of students to return from a leave of absence.
A student may withdraw from the University during a semester by completing a request for withdrawal with a staff member in the Center for Academic Success. Except under unusual circumstances, students may not withdraw from the University after the last day for dropping courses.
A student planning to leave the university, whether it be due to transfer or circumstance, will need to make an appointment with a staff member in the Center for Academic Success to complete the necessary paperwork to make their departure from Southwestern University official.