Steps to apply for Academic Relief
Step #1
The student may pick up a packet at the front
desk of the CCC, on the website at
www.ucc.vt.edu, or from an Academic Advisor or
Academic Dean from your college or department.
Step #2
Please COMPLETELY read the policies and
guidelines prior to filling out the forms.
Step #3
Have the “Advisement for Academic Relief” form
signed by your Associate Dean in your college.
If you are an International Undergraduate
student you need to obtain a signature from the Cranwell International Center. If you are a
Graduate International student you need to
obtain a signature from an international advisor
at the Graduate School.
Please complete in its entirety the “Academic
Relief Request Form”.
Step #4
Submit the completed packet to the Cook
Counseling Center that includes the signed
“Advisement for Academic Relief” form and your
“Academic Relief Request Form”. Please include
any other supporting documents from off campus
providers (if applicable).
Step #5
After the committee meets and reviews your
application, you will be notified by a mailed
letter regarding the outcome.
Step #6
If you are granted a withdrawal from all classes
your dean will place a hold on your
registration. Prior to returning to the
university you will need to submit the
“Physician or Mental Health Professional’s
Assessment and Recommendation Regarding
Patient’s Readiness for Virginia Tech
Reenrollment” form to the Cook Counseling center
two (2) weeks before the start of the semester
you wish to enroll in.
PLEASE NOTE
**Receiving academic relief may have
consequences on other aspects of your life (i.e.
Residential Life, Financial Aid, Health
Insurance.) Please contact the appropriate
department to discuss these implications.**