31. Withdrawing from the College

H. Students Driving Franklin or Rented Vehicles: It is strongly encouraged that faculty or staff members drive on all trips. All drivers shall provide copies of valid licenses to drive vehicles owned, leased, or rented by Franklin. Students may drive these vehicles if the trip is within the continental United States, they are at least 21 years of age, and they have cleared a background check (paid by the college). Names of all drivers for each trip shall be submitted to and approved by the Franklin Physical

Facilities office at least five business days prior to departure. Exceptions to the restriction limiting student drivers to trips within the continental United States may be made with the approval of the Vice President of Student Development and Dean of

Students and the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. When using multiple vehicles, it is encouraged that arrangements be made so that communication may be maintained between all vehicles by cell phone or some other means. It is strongly advised that a faculty/staff member be present in the vehicle when a student is driving. At a minimum, a faculty/staff member must be traveling in another vehicle on the same route and with the same destination as any student driven vehicles.

I. Intercollegiate Travel: Franklin’s athletic director shall maintain additional policies regarding travel between Franklin and other colleges and universities.

J. Travel Outside of the Continental United States: Franklin’s Director of

International and Off Campus Studies shall maintain additional policies regarding travel outside of the continental United States.

31. Withdrawing from the College

To officially withdraw from the college during a semester or when not planning to return to the college for a subsequent semester, students must complete the following procedures prior to leaving campus or remotely if withdrawal notification is received over the summer. Failure to complete the official withdraw process in a timely manner may result in additional charges or a loss of some financial aid.

1. Complete an exit interview with a representative from the Center for Student Success, located on the first floor of Hamilton Library. Send an email message to studentsuccess@franklincollege.edu or call (317) 738-8288 to schedule an exit interview. 2. Meet with the business office to verify the status of financial obligations to the college and complete any additional required financial aid forms. 3. Return FC ID card, mailbox key and parking permit to the Student Development Office or to the Student Success staff member conducting the exit interview. 4. If living in campus housing, check out properly with the Area Coordinator or Resident Assistant. Express check-out envelopes are available in the Student Development Office. Failure to complete a proper check-out will result in additional fees. 5. If living in a fraternity house, notification of the chapter president is required. Any outstanding financial obligations to the fraternity will be billed to you.

For information regarding administrative withdrawals by the college, please see the Administrative Withdrawal policy located in Academic Procedures.

For information regarding withdrawing from the college and its impact upon financial aid, please see information in Withdrawing and Financial Aid.

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