Undergraduate Late Drop and Semester Withdrawal
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1. Tell Us What Happened –
Attach a typed statement that explains your situation. Be specific and honest. Include:
- A timeline of what happened (with dates and names).
- How the situation affected your ability to do well in your classes.
- Why you weren’t able to drop the course(s) before the official deadline.
- Why you're only dropping one class, some classes, or all classes (whichever applies).
- How this drop or withdrawal will help you stay on track and succeed going forward.
2. Show Proof –
Attach documents that support your situation. They must include your name, dates, and a brief description. Submit only the relevant pages. Redact unrelated or sensitive information.
Examples of acceptable documentation:
- Medical: Completed Healthcare Provider Form [pdf] or note from a licensed provider.
- Legal: Court order, police report, eviction notice.
- Accident: Insurance claim or official report.
- Military Duty: Official orders or letter from a Commanding Officer.
- Caregiver Responsibilities: Healthcare provider letter, legal document, or birth certificate.
3. Choose the Right Form – (available 8:00 am Sep. 18, 2025 to 5:00 pm Nov. 17, 2025)
Fill out the correct online form through DocuSign.
- Single Late Course Drop Request – Use if you're dropping one or two courses.
- Late Semester Withdrawal Request – Use if you're dropping all your courses for the term or only enrolled in one course.
Note: requests related to the non-receipt of financial aid during the summer or winter sessions will be denied. See FAQ's for details.
Drop Deadlines
Please see the Registrar's website for additional deadlines. @ 2024 91ÁÔÆæ Program, please see Dates and Deadlines website.
*date subject to change
Date | Deadline |
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Tue, Aug 19 |
Last day to drop via for 100% refund.
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Tue, Sep 16 |
Last day to drop or add via without a "W".
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Thu, Sep 18 |
Petition required to drop a course(s) or withdraw from Fall 2025 semester.
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Mon, Nov 17 |
80% mark of the semester last day to drop any courses or withdraw from Fall 2025.
Petitions must be submitted before 5 pm |
Fri, Dec 19 |
First Day Retroactive Petition for Fall 2025 will be initiated.
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026* |
Retroactive drops/withdrawal initiated only, processing drops will resume after January 12, 2026 |
*date subject to change