Adding a class | Dropping a Class with Tuition Credit | Dropping a Class to Remove it from the Transcript | Withdrawing From a Class
You can protect your academic record and perhaps save money by using correct procedures to adjust your enrollment status. You may want to discuss your decision with an academic advisor who might be able to help resolve a problem or suggest another option. Don't just start or stop going to class.
Process your add or drop prior to the published deadlines each semester. They are published in the Part-Time or Summer Studies at Syracuse University Credit Course Schedule and on this web site by selecting add/drop deadlines. Schedule adjustment may be done via the web (www.syr.edu/services/students.html) from the first day of classes through the last day to add. After the add deadline, drops must be done by completing a drop form and submitting it to Bursar and Registration Operations by the appropriate drop deadline.
Adding a class
The deadline for adding a regular full-semester, fall/spring course is one week after the start of the semester. Select add/drop deadlines for a list of the current semester's deadline dates. Summer dates vary, so be sure to check the Summer Studies at Syracuse University Credit Course Schedule for accurate summer dates. Once summer registration has begun, you may select add/drop deadlines for a list of the summer's add/drop deadline dates. After the add deadline, only courses with a late start date may be added. Select Contact to find how to contact your Bursar and Registration Student Services Coordinator. University policy prohibits students from attending, being evaluated, auditing, or otherwise participating in regular semester classes without being officially enrolled.
Adding Flexible Format (Irregular) Classes:
Classes that do not fit within the designated meeting pattern associated with the University's published official term are referred to as flexible format or irregular length classes. These classes meet within the term but not for the entire term, or the class begins or ends outside of the term beginning or end dates. As many classes are contingent upon enrollment, we strongly encourage students to register as soon as possible. Classes that are under-subscribed will be cancelled. Therefore, early registration enables us to confirm class offerings. Early registration may also allow the student to participate in a more flexible payment option. Any initial registration for the term after the University's published first day of the term is subject to a late registration fee of $50 regardless of the date the class begins.
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Dropping a Class with a Tuition Credit
As a UC student enrolled in UC class sections, it is not necessary to get the instructor's signature unless it is so stated in the course description. If you receive financial aid, get clearance from the Financial Aid Office before dropping a course, as this may affect the amount of aid you receive.
Drop deadlines: (full semester, fall/spring)
Exact dates for the current semester can be found by selecting add/drop deadlines. Summer dates vary. For details, see the Summer Studies at Syracuse University Credit Course Schedule or, once summer registration has begun, select add/drop deadlines for a list of the summer's add/drop deadline dates.
Dropping Flexible Format (Irregular) Classes:
Classes that do not fit within the designated meeting pattern associated with the University's published official term are referred to as flexible format or irregular length classes. These classes meet within the term but not for the entire term, or the class begins and ends outside of the term beginning or end dates. The drop deadlines for these classes do NOT follow the University's published official term deadlines. Deadlines are determined based on the length and format of each class. For the deadlines associated with your specific class(es), please contact UC Bursar and Registration Operations at 315-443-4135.
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Dropping a Class to Remove it from the Transcript
Classes dropped by the academic drop deadline are not recorded on the transcript and are not calculated into the GPA. However, only classes dropped during the financial drop period may be dropped with a tuition adjustment. Exact dates for the current semester can be found by selecting add/drop deadlines. Summer dates vary. For details, see the Summer Studies at Syracuse University Credit Course Schedule or, once summer registration has begun, you may select add/drop deadlines for a list of the summer's add/drop deadline dates.
Dropping Flexible Format (Irregular) Classes:
Classes that do not fit within the designated meeting pattern associated with the University's published official term are referred to as flexible format or irregular length classes. These classes meet within the term but not for the entire term, or the class begins and ends outside of the term beginning or end dates. The drop deadlines for these classes do NOT follow the University's published official term deadlines. Deadlines are determined based on the length and format of each class. For the deadlines associated with your specific class(es), please contact UC Bursar and Registration Operations at 315-443-4135.
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Withdrawing from a Class
Following the academic drop deadline above, students may withdraw from a class and have the symbol WD (withdrew) recorded on their transcript. The WD does not count in the calculation of the GPA. The exact date for the current semester can be found by selecting add/drop deadlines. Following the last day to receive a WD, students are evaluated on the basis of the work completed in the course. Please note: students who withdraw are still responsible for payment of all tuition and fees. Summer dates vary. See the Summer Studies at Syracuse University Credit Course Schedule for details or, once summer registration has begun, you may select add/drop deadlines for a list of the summer's add/drop deadline dates.
Withdrawing from Flexible Format (Irregular) Classes:
Classes that do not fit within the designated meeting pattern associated with the University's published official term are referred to as flexible format or irregular length classes. These classes meet within the term but not for the entire term, or the class begins and ends outside of the term beginning or end dates. The withdrawal deadlines for these classes do NOT follow the University's published official term deadlines. Deadlines are determined based on the length and format of each class. For the deadlines associated with your specific class(es), please contact UC Bursar and Registration Operations at 315-443-4135.
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Adding or Dropping a Credit Class
