Before withdrawing an application on behalf of a student, confirm how the student applied. The application method determines whether it can be withdrawn in Handshake.
Before you withdraw an application
- Submitted directly in Handshake: You can withdraw on the student’s behalf, including after employer review. Students can withdraw their own applications only while the status is Pending.
- Submitted through an external apply link: To withdraw from the employer’s external system, you or the student must contact the employer. Withdrawing in Handshake does not affect the external application.
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Submitted through an ATS integration: For applications submitted through integrations such as Greenhouse, Workday, or iCIMS, the student should contact the employer to request withdrawal.
- ATS-synced applications connected to interview schedules: These applications do not appear in your applicant lists. If the student cannot withdraw the application in Handshake and you cannot access it, contact the employer for assistance with the application in their ATS.
How do I withdraw a student’s application?
1. Open the relevant job or interview.
2. Click the Applicants tab in the upper-right corner.
3. Locate the student whose application you want to withdraw.
4. Under the Status header, open the applicant’s status dropdown.
5. Select Withdraw Application.
6. In the confirmation window, click Yes. The application status changes to Withdrawn.
For instructions on locating withdrawn applications, refer to How to View Withdrawn Applications.