All changes in registration require advisor approval. The last day to make changes (drop/add) without academic record is the fifth day of the semester (or equivalent for shorter terms). During the first week of the semester, drop/adds may be completed directly with the advisor, or through the Registrar's Office using the Change of Registration form. After the first week, all changes are made through the Registrar's Office using the Change of Registration form, and additional signatures indicating approval are required.

A student may not normally add a course after the fifth day of the semester. If a course is dropped during the first seven weeks, a grade of W is recorded. If a course is dropped during the 8th-12th week of the semester, a grade of WP or WF is recorded. A course dropped after the 12th week of classes will be marked WF, except for a valid reason such as prolonged illness.

Comparable dates are designated for 7-week courses as well as shorter terms (Discovery Term and Summer Sessions). Please contact the Registrar's Office for these dates.

See the Academic Calendar for specific dates

Grades used in withdrawals:

• W – withdrawal; listed on permanent record but does not affect grade point average
• WP – withdrawal in good standing; listed on permanent record but does not affect grade point average
• WF – withdrawal as failing; listed on permanent record but does not affect grade point average