Students are expected to complete the courses for which they register. Failure to properly drop or withdraw from classes will result in the assignment of F grades for those classes, as well as a continued financial obligation. Refer to the "Costs and Fees" section of the catalog for additional information. Students who wish to drop all courses for a given semester should refer to the "Withdrawal Policies and Procedures" catalog section. Students who wish to add or drop selected regular semester courses must follow the procedures outlined below.

Prior to the beginning of the semester and during the Change of Schedule Period (first five days of fall or spring semesters, first two days of summer session)

Adds, drops, and section changes may be processed online or at any authorized registration center.* Students must complete a short form and present photo identification for in-person services. To add a course which requires permission, the student must first contact the instructor or department (as indicated on the class schedule) to obtain permission. If permission is granted, the student will then be able to add the course to his/her schedule.

After the Change of Schedule Period

To withdraw from a course: Withdrawing from one or more courses may be completed online or at an authorized registration center*. See Withdrawal Policies and Procedures if student is dropping all his/her classes.

To add a course: In general, only courses which have not yet begun (e.g., second block courses, short courses, independent study, etc.) may be added after the Change of Schedule Period has ended. Courses that have not yet begun may be added online or in person at an authorized registration center.*

Department approval is required to add a first block or full semester length class beginning on day 6 of the fall or spring semester, and to add a second block class on day 3 or beyond of the second block period. The department may also require instructor approval.

Go to the department which offers the course to seek approval. If approval is granted the department office representative will affix the department signature and stamp to the Registration/Change of Schedule Form. Course Permission forms are not required during this period. Take the completed form to an authorized registration center with photo identification for processing.

To change sections: A section change should be completed during the Change of Schedule Period. Such changes are considered a drop and an add, and are treated as such in determining the refund or credit to be granted. Go to the department office of the course and request permission to change sections. The department may require instructor approval. If approved, the department will complete an Add/Section Change form and affix the department signature and stamp. Take the completed form and photo identification to an authorized registration center* for processing.

Note: It is the student’s responsibility to review their record for accuracy and to request corrections immediately. Students' schedules and transcripts are available for review online. When using the web registration system, it is recommended that students print their schedule of classes and retain it until the end of  the semester.  

Grading

Prior to the end of the Change of Schedule Period: Dropped courses will not appear on the transcript.

After the Change of Schedule Period: Students may withdraw from courses through the “W” grade deadline for that course will receive a grade of “W”. This is week 2 through 9 for full semester courses during fall and spring semesters; other course lengths are treated proportionally.

After the “W” Grade Deadline: Courses dropped up through the Last Day to Drop or Withdrawal deadline for that course will have either a “W” or “F” grade assigned by the instructor at the end of the semester. A “W” indicates that the student was doing passing work at the time of the drop. An “F” indicates a failing grade for the course, and is calculated into the grade point average. This period is from the 10th week through the next to last week of the semester for full semester courses during fall and spring semesters; other course lengths are treated proportionally. 

No drops or withdrawals are allowed after the Last Day to Drop or Withdrawal deadline for the course. 

Related Information: Students should use the drop procedure judiciously as dropping courses will generally result in extending the time required to complete a degree. In addition, dropping below a full-time or half-time enrollment status may jeopardize insurance, financial aid, scholarship, athletic participation eligibility and immigration status for F-1 or J-1 students. Students dropping a class because of a concern regarding their grade in a course are encouraged to consult with the instructor prior to dropping a course. Students who are

concerned about the impact of dropping a course on their progress toward graduation are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor prior to dropping. 

*Authorized Registration Centers

These offices may process registrations and schedule changes year round.

• Honors College Students must process schedule changes in the Honors College, University Hall room 115.
• University Athletes must process registrations/schedule changes in the Athletic Achievement Center, Forsythe Athletic Center room 239.
• Declared Business Majors may process registrations/schedule changes in the College of Business Administration Advisement Center, Glass Hall room 106.
• All other students may process registrations/schedule changes in the Office of the Registrar, Carrington Hall room 320.