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Each term has three different time periods during which different rules for Drop/Add apply. The dates at which these periods begin and end are very firm, and are listed in the LSA Calendar each term. It is the student's responsibility to know these dates and rules.
Period I - Weeks 1-3 of full terms (weeks 1-2 of half-terms):
You may drop and add courses at any time via web registration http://wolverineaccess.umich.edu
Period II - Weeks 4-9 of full terms (weeks 3-4 1/2 of half-terms):
Drop/Add requests are processed through the Academic Advising Center in 1255 Angell Hall. Go there, pick up a Drop/Add Form, have it signed both by the course instructor and by an academic advisor, then return it. Drops during this period receive a grade of 'W' on your transcript.
Period III - After the 9th week of full term (4 1/2 weeks of half-terms):
Course drops are possible only under extreme, extenuating circumstances that arise after the Period II deadline. Such circumstances may include serious, unanticipated poor health (with doctor's documentation) or severe, unanticipated personal problems. Poor academic performance or threat of failure is not an acceptable reason for a late drop during Period III.
You must fill out a Petition Form from the Academic Advising Center in 1255 Angell Hall, and have it signed by both the course instructor and an academic advisor, then return it. A committee will meet to consider your request, then inform you by mail of its decision.
Note: This information is intended as a rough guide only. For more details, special cases or unusual circumstances, consult an academic advisor or the LSA Bulletin.
DROP/ADD DEADLINES
The College expects students to finalize their academic schedules in the first three weeks of a term (first two weeks of a half-term). Later changes may be made according to the policies described below.
Drop/Add Policies
Instructors should be aware of the deadlines for dropping and
adding classes. The specific dates are posted in the LSA Academic
Advising Center (1255 Angell Hall, 764-0332) and on the LSA
website.
Tuition Changes Resulting From Drop/Adds
The University assesses tuition according to the number of registered credits at the end of the open drop/add period
Drop/Add Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Drop/Add
Rule of Interest: Dropping and Adding Courses
Once you are registered in classes for a term, you may drop and add courses according to the policies and procedures outlined...
Request for Late Drop (download file)
Use to drop a class after the Drop/Add Deadline (during Period II Drop/Add)
Request for Late Add (download file)
During Period II Drop/Add, use this form to request a Late Add.
Petition for an Exception to the Late Drop Deadline (download file)
Use after the late drop period is over (during Period III).
Petition for an Exception to the Late Add Deadline (download file)
The Petition for an Exception to the Late Add Deadline is used when you want to add a class late in a term.
Drop/Add Policy
The College expects students to finalize their academic schedules in the first three weeks of a term (first two weeks of a half-term). Later changes may be made according to the policies described below.
Drop (W) / Official Withdrawal / Unofficial Withdrawal (ED)
If a student withdraws officially from a course after the first three weeks of a full term (first two weeks of a half-term), the course is recorded on the transcript with a W notation; neither credits toward a degree program nor honor points are earned.
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