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Add or Drop a Course

The process for adding or dropping a course depends on the time of the semester. Students should visit ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s  for important dates and deadlines. 

Please note that adding or dropping courses may have an impact on financial aid and/or charges that appear on your bill. More information is available on our Enrollment Change Affects Financial Aid page. 

International Students: If you are withdrawing from a course, please be sure that you are still enrolled in at least 12 credits (undergraduate) or nine credits (graduate) to maintain your legal status. At least nine of the 12 credits you are taking must be in-person courses; only three credits of hybrid or online coursework may count towards full-time enrollment for undergraduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. For graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, at least six of the nine credits you are taking should be in-person courses. Please contact International Student and Scholar Services if you have questions about enrollment and maintaining your legal status.

View the below accordions for answers to commonly asked questions, with some including navigational videos for Banner Self Service. 

How do I add a class during web registration?

When web registration is open, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs can add a course themselves if there is space available in the class and there are not any restrictions on who is permitted to register for the course. To add a class through Banner Self Service:

  1. Log into Banner Self Service
  2. Select “Registration”
  3. Select “Register for Classes”
  4. Select the term from the drop-down menu and then click the “Continue” button
  5. Select a term and then click “Submit”
  6. Select “Find Classes” to find the course
  7. Once a course is identified, click the “Add” button from the “Add” column and then click “Submit”

How do I drop a class during web registration?

When web registration is open, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs can drop themselves from courses. Check the  to find the specific dates when web registration closes. The calendar will denote “Last Day to Register (Add/Drop) in Banner Self Service” on the dates when web registration closes for each term. Please note that deadlines vary depending on the term and length of course (full semester course vs sprint course, etc). To drop a class in Banner Self Service:

  1. Log into Banner Self Service
  2. Select “Registration”
  3. Select “Register for Classes”
  4. Select the term from the drop-down menu and then click the “Continue” button
  5. Locate the course in the “Summary” pane
  6. Under the “Action” column select “WEB Drop” from the drop-down menu
  7. Click “Submit”

Should I drop a course before I add another course in its place?

You should make sure that you are able to add a course before you drop a course, particularly if dropping the course takes you below full-time status and you intend to remain at full-time status. If you are attempting to change sections of a course, you must drop your current section before adding the new section.

Can I add a course after web registration closes?

If a course has the Registration Override Request (ROR) Application enabled, you can submit a request to add it through 11:59 p.m. ET on the fifth day of a full-semester course or on the second day of a sprint course. Instructions for submitting a ROR can be found on our Banner Waitlist and Registration Override Request page.

How do I drop a class after web registration closes?

After web registration closes, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs must ask the course instructor to drop them. Check the  for the specific drop deadlines. Students are encouraged to email their instructor before the deadline to allow time for the instructor to receive and act upon their request. When the instructor completes the drop request, the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and instructor will receive an email confirming the drop.

How do I drop a class after the drop deadline?

After the deadline to drop a course with a “W” grade has passed, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs are expected to complete the class. Students with documented extenuating circumstances may contact their divisional advising office to discuss a petition.

Why do I see a registration error or restriction?

Visit our Registration Restrictions and Error Messages page for more information.

I have a registration hold on my account. What do I do?

Visit our Holds page for more information.

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