§        New Drop/Add policies - beginning Fall 2009

Git-R-Done!

Significant new changes to drop and add have been approved by the faculty and go into effect for fall term. Specific deadline dates and requirements are posted HERE. Please note that spring-term drop/add deadlines are slightly different and earlier.

There are four basic changes that you need to know.

• Shorter drop/add period: The first change is that the faculty is serious that they want you to have your class schedule finalized in the first week of the term. After week 1, any drop/add will be considered late and will require extra approvals, petitions to the Faculty Executive Committee, a significant late fee, and possibly a drop with record on your transcript.

• Higher late fees: The second change reflects an increase in late fees. After week 1, late drops and adds will incur a $100 fee and, after the end of the term, fees increase to $200.

• Drop with record: The third change is a new drop-with-record policy. After week 2 of a term, any dropped course will stay on your transcript with a "W" (withdrew) grade. After midterm, a withdrew passing ("WP") or withdrew failing ("WF") grade will be assigned by the faculty.

• Must carry full-time load: The final change is that all degree-seeking students must be carrying a full-time load by the end of week 2 of the term, or they will be automatically withdrawn from the University. In other words, you have two weeks to clear all registration holds and get registered for your classes.

2-minute presentation about these changes (turn up the volume on your speakers):