You may wish to consider interrupting your studies as an alternative to withdrawing: interrupting allows you to pause your studies for a period of time, returning to UCL to complete them at a later date.
Visit our Interrupting your studies webpage to find out more about interruptions.
Before you withdraw from your studies
What to consider before you withdraw from your programme
How to apply and frequently asked questions
Find out how to apply for withdrawal and see Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about withdrawals
Help and Support
Information about support services available are listed below.
UCL Student Support and Wellbeing services
The UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team is here to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss any challenges you may be facing and can help you to consider and explore all options so you can make an informed decision that is right for you.
The team can advise on options available to help you continue your studies, including implementing Reasonable Academic Adjustments for health issues or disabilities, and exploring options like Disabled Student Allowances.
Please visit our webpages to find out how you can contact and arrange an appointment with Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
Students’ Union UCL Advice Service
The Students’ Union also offers a free, confidential and independent advice and support service.
Find out more about the Students’ Union UCL Advice Service.
UCL Careers
You can find guides to Changing or Leaving your Course and Making the best of a degree you don’t enjoy in UCL Careers online resources library.
UCL Careers offer confidential one-to-one meetings with a careers professional during which you can discuss future plans and what the impact of leaving a course early might be on future careers. Careers support, including one-to-ones, access to events, and resources will remain available to you for three months after your withdrawal.
Portico queries
A user guide and Frequently Asked Questions on submitting your request on Portico are provided on the How to apply webpage.
For other queries about submitting your withdrawal request on Portico, please contact the UCL Student Records team by logging an enquiry via askUCL.
