Drop/Add/Withdraw

You may need to add, drop, or withdraw from a course because of unforeseen circumstances. If you are concerned about your progress, consult with your instructors before the deadlines. You may choose to drop a course after attending class the first week because the course is more difficult or time-consuming than you anticipated, or you may find that the instructor's teaching style and your learning style aren't compatible.

To avoid the frustration of losing out on a refund or missing a deadline to withdraw:

• Consult the academic calendar, which lists the deadlines for receiving refunds--write these important dates in your calendar each term.
• Understand that you will receive refund only if you drop a course within the first week.
• Understand if you drop after the first week, you will receive a grade of "W," which is better than an "F." If you miss the deadline to withdraw (before the end of the 12th week of the semester), you are stuck--you can't withdraw and will receive a grade at the end of the course.

Always reference the academic calendar for the exact dates. Withdrawing from a course could negatively impact a student's financial aid status. Faculty Design Independent Studies (FDIS) and summer courses are on a different time frame for drops and withdrawals, so always check the academic calendar for exact dates.