Withdraw From a Program

If you are withdrawing from your program, please note that we are required to provide a report on student status to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Students Withdrawing Before the Start of Classes

*Before the first day of the month that you start your classes
  1. To withdraw before the start of classes*, make the request directly on the application portal or have your agent make the request. Email intladmissions@algonquincollege.com if you are unable to do so.
  2. If you are withdrawing after classes have started, see below for information on withdrawing before or after the first 10 days of your program.

Students Withdrawing Before Day 10 of Program

  1. To officially withdraw from the college , visit the withdrawal page and you will be directed to the withdrawal form. Meeting with an international recruiter is optional. You must complete and submit the form before day 10 to finalize the withdrawal process.
  2. The Registrar’s Office (RO) will update your academic record. Please check your ACSIS account under “view application status” to confirm your withdrawal. If you still have questions, contact the Registrar’s Office at intladmissions@algonquincollege.com.
  3. Please note; your refund (if applicable) will be returned to the original source and will not be given to you directly as per AC refund policy.
  4. If you officially withdraw from your post-secondary program on or after the first day of the month – of your program’s first semester (ex: after September 1 for Fall semester, after January 1 for Winter semester, or after May 1 for Spring semester), please note health insurance is not refunded, and your insurance is valid until the expiry date quoted on your insurance card.

Student Withdrawing After Day 10 of Program

  1. Please note: Withdrawing after day 10 may result in penalties, please see AC Refund Policy.
  2. Book an appointment with your Student Success Specialist(SSS) as a first step, or your Coordinator if you are an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) student.
  3. After meeting with your SSS or Coordinator (EAP students), if you wish to continue with your withdrawal, the SSS or Coordinator will facilitate a withdrawal appointment with an IEC International Student Advisor (ISA). Be sure to put a reminder for the appointment in your calendar.
  4. After your meeting with an ISA, you will be sent a link to the online withdrawal form via your ACLive email, which you must complete and submit to finalize the withdrawal process.
  5. The Registrar’s Office (RO) will update your academic record. Please check your ACSIS account under “view application status” to confirm your withdrawal. If you still have questions, contact the Registrar’s Office at intladmissions@algonquincollege.com.
  6. Please note: Your refund (if applicable) will be returned to the original source and will not be given to you directly as per AC Refund Policy.
  7. If you officially withdraw from your post-secondary program on or after the first day of the month of your program’s first semester (ex: after September 1 for Fall semester, after January 1 for Winter semester, or after May 1 for Spring semester), please note insurance is not refunded, and your insurance is valid until the expiry date quoted on your insurance card.

For the most complete and accurate information on Withdrawals and Refunds for International Students, please refer to the information on the Registrar’s Office website.