student withdrawal

[/ˈstjuːdənt wɪðˈdrɔːəl/]
nounpl: student withdrawals
desistência estudantil
1. The act of a student officially leaving or dropping out of a school, university, or course before completion
The high student withdrawal rate from the program prompted an investigation into course difficulty.
A alta taxa de desistência estudantil do programa provocou uma investigação sobre a dificuldade do curso.
2. The formal process of officially removing oneself from enrollment at an educational institution
She submitted her student withdrawal form to the registrar's office.
Ela apresentou seu formulário de desistência ao escritório do registrador.
3. A temporary or permanent removal from academic participation due to personal, financial, or academic reasons
Student withdrawal due to financial hardship increased during the economic recession.
A desistência estudantil por dificuldade financeira aumentou durante a recessão econômica.
In Brazil, student withdrawal (desistência/evasão escolar) is a significant concern in both public and private education systems, often addressed by government policies and institutional retention programs. The term is frequently used in educational statistics and policy discussions. In the US, student withdrawal rates are closely monitored by universities and colleges as key performance indicators, with significant financial and enrollment implications.
NYC Slang
droppin' out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dropoutschool leavingcourse abandonmentacademic disengagementstudent attrition
Antonyms / Antônimos
enrollmentretentioncontinuationgraduationpersistence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desistência estudantil
most common formal term used in educational institutions
General Brazilian
abandono de curso
alternative term emphasizing course abandonment
São Paulo
evasão escolar
commonly used in educational policy discussions
Portugal
abandono escolar
standard Portuguese term for school dropout/withdrawal

Related Words

dropout ratestudent retentionenrollmentacademic dismissalleave of absencecourse completion

Related Idioms & Phrases

to call it quits
to walk away from school
to hang up one's books
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