Welcome
Students face lots of new experiences when they come to university for the first time. This can be both exciting and daunting - especially if you are living away from home. You may wonder if you have chosen the right course or university, or whether study is right for you at the moment. Many students feel like this, especially in their first term. Most stay and graduate successfully, a few change course and some leave.
If you are thinking about transferring to another course, taking a year out, or withdrawing from university - through choice or by necessity - it is important not to rush a decision until you have fully considered all your options and the implications of each. It is important to seek advice early on, so that you are not struggling alone.
Information about your options is available on these pages including sources of support to help you make your decision.
Things not as Expected?
There are many reasons why a student may be thinking of leaving.
If you are not sure exactly whom or where to turn to for the right advice, here are some of the common issues that students face, together with details of possible sources of support.
Common issues experienced by students and sources of support
Alternative Options
Sometimes withdrawing/leaving may feel like the only option, but there are alternatives to dropping out of university.
Consequences of Leaving
The university recognises that, for a small number of students University isn't suitable or appropriate.
However, there are implications of withdrawing.
Implications of leaving your course, the university or Higher Education.