Adding and Dropping Courses

During the first week of the Fall and Spring terms (see the Registration and Records Calendar for dates), students may add or drop courses. After the first week of classes, students are expected to complete the courses for which they are enrolled. A student who finds it necessary to drop a course after the first week of classes must withdraw officially from the course by dropping it on Self-Service.

For a course officially dropped on or before two-thirds of its completion, a W (withdrawal) will be entered on a student’s permanent record. A student who does not follow these procedures will receive the grade earned for the course(s) not completed.

It is recommended that students confer with their advisor before dropping courses. First-year students must obtain their advisor’s approval during their first term. Advisors should submit an Add, Drop or Grade Change Preference request on first-year students behalf to adjust their schedules.