<p>Like others said, don’t use the term “drop out” (which sounds permanent), but “take steps to preserve your GPA and get back to the point where you can excel at school” which may need a medical withdrawal. Tell her that you know she has put effort into this semester, but if that effort results in Cs and Ds that she will have to do alot more to make up for that.</p>
<p>As another option (when you get to that point), there are relatively cheap online undergrad courses which may be a way to pick up a few credits. My daughter is taking this route now. She has a somewhat similar situation with an apartment lease and we found that Brigham Young University offers some high-quality online courses. They’re not the cheapest, but at $200+/credit hour, they’re not bad. And my D is impressed by the quality (though it is early days yet.) I believe there are cheaper options out there as well, but either the classes were already full or the schools weren’t offering the particular courses she was seeking. I think U. of Wyoming was a low-cost standout where online students get the in-state tuition rate.</p>
<p>Just be sure to get approval from D’s school in advance if this is an appealing option.</p>
<p>Best of luck. My D had to take a medical leave after a car accident returning from spring break and I well recall the emotions and pressure… </p>
<p>BYU even offers an online public speaking course! You send in videos. 
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<p>Reading this thread is heartbreaking. I can’t imagine what you are going through. You’ve gotten lots of good suggestions and the university seems willing to work with your D - which is good. If she can salvage a couple of the classes, that would be great - maybe continue a couple, work part time. Withdrawing totally and coming home might make things worse - her high school friends will all be away (not sure if boyfriend was h.s. or college - same with good friend who died) - If they were h.s. friends, being home could make it worse. I feel awful for you, but your daughter is lucky you are so concerned and are there for her. Please keep us posted. </p>