Exit Procedure

Undergraduate students not planning to continue their education at Southwest Minnesota State University after the completion of a semester are recommended to utilize the following exit procedure.

  • Students will schedule a meeting with the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center located in Individualized Learning (IL) 224 to complete a Student Perceptions Survey. Please visit SMSU's bookings page to schedule an appointment. 
  • Students will contact the Residence Life Office in Commons West to complete departure paperwork and receive instructions on room check-out and deadlines (if applicable). Staff may be reached by calling (507) 537-6136 or via email at reslife@SMSU.edu. 
  • Students will contact the Financial Aid Office in Individualized Learning (IL) 145 (if applicable) to cancel aid at SMSU. Log in to https://studentaid.gov/ and put in the school code of the institution the student is planning on attending. Inquire with the new school if they require additional paperwork to complete their financial aid process. Staff may be reached by calling (507) 537-6281 or via email at financialaid@SMSU.edu. 
  • If students have registered for classes for the upcoming semester, they will log in to e-services and drop their classes before the 5th day of the semester to avoid charges. Please contact the Registration and Records Office at (507) 537-6206 or via email at registration@SMSU.edu with any errors or in need of an override.
  • Students will contact the Cashier Window/Business Services in Individualized Learning (IL) 139 to get answers to questions they may have about any outstanding charges (if applicable). Staff may be reached by calling (507) 537-7117.
  • Students will schedule a meeting with the Center for International Education (CIE) in SC 237 (applicable to International Students only) and bring necessary paperwork to transfer out their SEVIS record to their new school. Please note that if they are suspended or withdraw completely, it will have a tremendous impact on their SEVIS record and maintaining their international student visa status. Please meet with a CIE staff member for more information. Staff may be reached by calling (507) 537-6018 or via email at cie@SMSU.edu.

Please note: If students wish to withdraw entirely from Southwest Minnesota State University during an academic semester, they must contact the Registration and Records Office located in Individualized Learning (IL) 148. Students may also call 507-537-6206 for assistance.

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