Add, Drop or Withdraw from a Class

Adjust Your Schedule

Plans change, and you may need to update your schedule during the semester. You can add, drop or withdraw from classes depending on the timing of your course.

  • Add or drop classes early in the semester with no academic or financial impact
  • Withdraw from classes after the add/drop period
  • Deadlines vary based on your course and session
  • Do you have a hold preventing you from dropping or withdrawing from a course? You may fill out the Course Drop/Withdraw Form.
  • Do you need permission for a course overlap? Fill out the Course Overlap Form.
    • Please Note: Students are expected to discuss the proposed overlap with both instructors prior to submitting this request.

Make Changes in NEST

Summer 2026 Key Dates

SessionDatesAdd/Drop Deadline 
(no impact)		Withdrawal 
Period Begins
(W Grade)		Last Day for 
Partial Refund		Final Withdrawal 
Deadline
Session A 
(Full term, 14 Weeks)		May 11-August 19May 16May 19June 5

No adjustment after 6/6		July 13
Session B 
(First half, 7 weeks)		May 11-June 30May 16May 19May 23

No adjustment after 5/24		June 13
Session C
(Second half, 7 weeks)		July 1-August 19July 6July 7July 13

No adjustment after 7/14		August 3
Session D
(4 weeks)		May 11-June 8May 16May 19May 18

No adjustment after 5/20		May 31
Session E
(4 weeks)		June 15-July 14June 20June 21June 22

No adjustment after 6/23		July 6
Session F
(4 weeks)		July 20-August 14July 25July 26July 27

No adjustment after 7/28		August 7

Fall 2026 Key Dates

SessionDatesAdd/Drop Deadline 
(no impact)		Withdrawal 
Period Begins 
(W Grade)		Last Day for 
Partial Refund 		Final Withdrawal DeadlineWaitlist Ends
Session A 
(Full term, 14 weeks)		August 28-December 16September 4September 5September 24

No adjustment after 9/25		November 5September 2
Session B 
(First half, 7 weeks)		August 28-October 16September 4September 5September 9

No adjustment after 9/10		September 30September 2
Session C
(Second half, 7 weeks)		October 26-December 16November 2November 3November 8
 
No adjustment after 11/9		November 29September 2

What These Dates Mean

  • Add/Drop Deadline (No Impact): You can change your schedule with no academic or financial impact
    • Courses dropped during the add/drop period are removed from your record
  • Last Day for Partial Refund: You may receive a reduced refund if you drop a course (50% adjustment)
  • Final Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from a course, a “WD” will appear on your record

Important: Your exact deadlines may vary. Always check your class schedule first to confirm your dates. 

Looking for a Credit Overload?

Credit overloads refer to when the student is asking to take more than the maximum credits allowed by term.

  • Fall and Spring: More than 19 credit hours.
  • Winter: More than 4 credit hours. (up to a maximum of 6 credits.)
  • Summer: More than 15 credit hours. Your overload cannot be applied to one part of term.

Eligibility

Available to full-time undergraduate students only who meet the requirements below:

  • at least sophomore standing (30 credit hours earned)  
  • a 3.000 or above cumulative grade point average, or a 3.000 or above grade point average for the semester most recently completed. 

Fill out the Credit Overload Form

Information about Withdrawing

Important Notes

  • Not attending class does not count as a withdrawal and may result in a letter grade “F”
  • Review your schedule after making changes to confirm updates
  • Holds on your account may prevent schedule changes, contact the appropriate office for support

Financial Considerations

  • Withdrawing may require adjustments to your financial aid based on federal and state regulations.

Withdrawing from a course or the University can impact your tuition and fees, financial aid and academic progress. In some cases, you may still have a balance due or be required to return a portion of your financial aid even after you withdraw. 

If you need to step away from the University please follow these steps first:

  1. Submit your leave of absence request through NEST. Need Help? Here's a How To Guide
  2. Meet with your academic advising or student success team and review your request.
  3. Students who take a leave of absence for one semester do not need to apply for readmission and can simply register for the next upcoming semester during the registration period. 
  4. Students who have officially withdrawn or been away for more than two semesters, must apply for readmission.

Graduate students should contact The Graduate Center for guidance.

Read the Leave of Absence Policy

If you need to withdraw for medical reasons you must first submit documentation to the Dean of Students. Requests are reviewed based on your situation and adjustments to tuition, housing or meals may be considered, however, there may be other requirements needed. 

Families: Due to FERPA, students must complete most schedule changes themselves.

Contact the Dean of Students Office

Read the Medical Withdraw Policy

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