Drop & Add Courses

Deadline, Deadline, Deadline

There are three different procedures for adding and dropping regular, full-semester courses, each associated with an absolute deadline. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates each term.

Early Drop & Add Period (the easy way)

For a limited number of days after the semester starts (typically no more than 7), you can drop and add courses on your own through the Web. Drops during this period will not be reflected on your academic record, nor your final tuition bill. See the Registrar's "Registration Handbook" for instructions. Drops after this date incur a $100 charge.

Schedule Adjustment Period (requires instructor's signature)

For a limited number of days (typically about a week) past the early drop/add period, you can still change your schedule without penalities (i.e. drops do not appear on your transcript, and you will receive an adjustment to your tuition bill). However, you will need to get the course instructor's signature on a hard-copy, Schedule Adjustment Form (PDF) and submit that form directly to the Academic Service Center in the North Classroom.

Final Drop/Withdraw Period (requires two signatures)

The final deadline to drop a course or withdraw from all classes without a petition and special approval the CLAS dean typically falls in the 10th week of a regular semester (earlier in Summer of course). During this time frame, you will need your advisor's signature, as well as the instructor's, on the Schedule Adjustment Form. Forms can be submitted to the advising office.

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PLEASE NOTE: The UCD Downtown Denver Registrar is the final authority for policies governing all course registration. Please refer to the Registration Handbook for complete details.