NOTICE OF STOPPING OUT FROM ARCADIA UNIVERSITY
Stopping out is defined as not attending Arcadia University for one semester, but with the intention of returning the following semester. ______________________________________ Name _____________________ Status:___ Part-time ___ Full-time Major 1. Resident or Commuter? (circle one) 2. Recipient of financial aid? YES NO (circle one) ______________________ Arcadia User ID Class: SR JR SO FR (circle one)
3. Why did you originally choose Arcadia University? (if more than one reason, rank using 1,2,etc.) ___Proximity to home ___Availability of financial aid ___Academic reputation of the University ___Not accepted at the school I would have preferred to attend: ______________________________ ___Recommendations of my peers and family Name of the School ___Particular field of study ___Study abroad opportunities ___Other (please specify)______________________________________________________________ 4. When you first enrolled, did you intend to complete a Bachelor’s degree at Arcadia University? YES NO (circle one) 5. Reasons for stopping out: (if more than one reason, rank using 1, 2, etc.) A. Personal Reasons ___Medical or health-related. Do you plan to return?__________ When?_______________________ ___Goals since entering the University have changed. (please describe) __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ___Change in personal situation: e.g., marriage, moving, other. (please describe) __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ___ Personal problems ___ Feel alone or isolated ___ Conflicts with roommate(s) ___ Trouble balancing school and home (commuter) ___ Other reasons (please explain)______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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B. Financial Reasons: ___ Financial aid situation ___ Change in work schedule (need to work full or part time)_________________________________ ___ Other (please explain)_____________________________________________________________ C. Academic Reasons ___ Social activities ___ Attitudes of faculty and/or staff ___ Course work load ___ Course content ___ Program or major not offered ___ Other (please explain)__________________ D. Institutional Reasons ___ Academic advising ___ Athletic activities ___ Food services ___ Residence halls ___ Parking ___ Security ___ Other (please explain)_____________
E. Other Reasons ___ Wanted a larger school ___ Wanted a school closer to home ___ Wanted a school farther away from home ___ Other (please explain)_____________________________________________________________ 6. If you are transferring, please list the name of the school. _________________________________________________________________ 7. Did you make use of any of the following services or staff/faculty provided on campus prior to making your decision to stop out? ___Counseling Center ___Career Services ___Faculty Advisor ___Tutoring Services ___First Year Advisor (Dennis Gallagher) ___Academic Dean’s Office (Bruce Keller) ___Gateway/ACT 101 Counselor ___Residence/Commuter Life Staff ___Student Service Center 8. If one thing that could have been changed in your situation at Arcadia University to encourage you to stay, what would it be? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature Date ________________________________ Date Stop Out is Effective _____________________________ __________________ Semester Expected to Return Last Term Enrolled
Please return completed stop out form to: Arcadia University, Director of Academic Support Services, Taylor Hall, Room 108A, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038-3295
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