Before the add/drop deadline
Before the add/drop deadline of each term, you may add, drop, change, or request Credit/D/Fail for your courses without having the record of registration shown on your academic record. Depending on when you withdraw from your courses, you may be eligible for a tuition refund.
After the add/drop deadline
- To add a course, you'll need permission from your faculty. You’ll also be required to submit the Change of Registration (Add/Drop) Form (pdf).
- You will not be able to switch between Credit/D/Fail and percentage grading.
- You will receive a “W” standing on your academic record if you choose to drop a course after the deadline. Talk to your academic advising office if you are facing extenuating circumstances that require you to do so.
What is a W standing?
A "W" standing is noted on a student’s transcript when they withdraw from a course after the add/drop deadline. While it is not used for computing averages, it may impact applications for future studies.
