Drop/Add, Withdrawals, and Refunds
Know the impact of drop/add and withdrawal
Drop/Add vs. Withdrawal
Dropping a course before the end of the free add/drop period, removes the course from a student's schedule and they are not financially responsible for that course; the course does not appear on a transcript.
Withdrawing from a course means a student is financially responsible for the course and a grade of "W" will appear on a transcript. This includes withdrawals supported by medical documentation. A grade of "W" on a transcript impacts credit completion rate but will not impact a GPA (Grade Point Average).
Drop/Add Dates and Information
Dropping a course before the end of the free add/drop period, removes the course from a student's schedule and they are not financially responsible for that course; the course does not appear on a transcript. After that date, it is a withdrawal with a grade of "W" and students have a financial obligation for the course(s).
Dropping all or some courses before the end of the free add/drop period will result in a reduction of the tuition charges for the course(s). Likewise, adding a course during this time frame will result in the addition of those related charges to your student account.
Important Add/Drop Dates
Log into eServices to find specific course drop/add/withdrawal dates under "View/modify course schedule".
Withdrawals
A student may withdraw from a course or courses without special permission after the drop/add period and before the withdrawal deadline.
Financial Impact
Withdrawing from a course means a student is financially responsible for the course, and a grade of “W” will appear on the transcript. A grade of “W” impacts credit completion rate but does not affect GPA (Grade Point Average).
Medical withdrawals or withdrawals supported by medical documentation are still classified as standard withdrawals. They follow the same policies, including tuition and fee responsibility and the transcript notation of “W.”
Total vs. Partial Withdrawal
A total withdrawal means withdrawing from all registered courses, while a partial withdrawal means withdrawing from one or more registered courses.
Withdrawals Before Deadline
Withdrawal deadline dates display for all courses within eServices. After login, choose “View/modify course schedule” and “Last Dates to Drop/Withdraw” will display with a clock icon. Hovering over the clock will display a message with the deadline dates. Withdrawal deadline dates can also be viewed by clicking on “Print Schedule” in the top right corner. This will open a window which displays your course schedule with a column indicating the withdrawal deadline dates for the course(s) in which you are registered.
Financial Impact
Withdrawing from all courses may result in a financial obligation to the University if you are living in the residence halls or receiving a grant, scholarship, loan, or other financial aid. Contact Business Services, for further information.
For part-term courses, the withdrawal must be processed before 80% of the class meeting days have elapsed.
Late Withdrawals
Withdrawal from courses after the withdrawal deadline requires completion of the Late Enrollment Change Request form. See the Course Enrollment, Drop and Withdrawal Policy for more information or to access this form.
Contact the Office of Records and Registration or further information about late withdrawals.