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How to drop a class by the February 20 deadline

Friday, 1/26/2024 was the deadline to add a class, but you can still drop up to the February 20 deadline (after the drop deadline, you can withdraw with a W on or before March 21)

Follow the easy online steps below to drop a class on or before the deadline. 

1. Contact your advisor to discuss and obtain their approval

Best practice is to have an advising conversation where you discuss options and any possible implications of this drop on your full-time status or your graduation progress, but depending on how much you and your advisor have already discussed things, they may agree to review and approve your form without such a meeting

 

2. Submit the online Drop Request Form

You will only be able to drop online if your advisor grants permission. Be sure that you are not attempting to drop below 12 credits unless approved via CARDS  -- the system will not allow drop below 12 credits without additional approval.

 

3. As soon as your advisor grants permission, you will receive an email informing you that you have permission to drop the class(es) discussed.

While this advisor permission is for the specific class you request, functionally it reopens your ability to drop in general, so be sure to drop the right class and nothing else.

4. You will have two days to drop the class online via Student Planning.*

If you don't drop within the 2-day window, you will need to request permission again. 

*Note that you must drop on or before the drop deadline if you want the class removed from your transcript.

 

The registration deadline has passed, but I still need advisor approval to take over 19 credits - what do I do?

Registered for over 19 credits?

If you are registered for more than 19 credits and have not received advisor approval, it is especially urgent that you contact your advisor to discuss  (a) getting their permission to drop a class using the online drop process or (b) getting their support and petitioning for after-the-deadline approval for over 19 credits.  If you remain in over 19 credits without approval, the registrar will automatically drop you from your most recently-added course(s).  

Haven't met with your advisor for schedule approval?
As a reminder, all students were supposed to meet with their advisor sometime during the first two weeks of classes to get the advisor's sign-off on your final schedule.  If you haven't yet done that, it's not too late, but you should contact your advisor for a meeting ASAP. 

My prof said I got in off the waitlist but it's after the registration deadline! Oh no; I forgot to add my zero-credit discussion section and now Student Planning won't let me!

Can't add something you totally have permission to join because it's the week after registration? In many cases you will need to petition the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing, but in some more straightforward cases, you can submit the Online Add Form, which will allow you to upload confirmation emails from the instructor and your adviser.

When can I use the Add Form?

• Add a course (after the course registration deadline) for which you are waitlisted
• Add a discussion or recitation section
• Add a lab or zero-point course
• Add a PE or Dance course
• Add a short course that has not yet begun
• Change Sections of a course (eg. section 02 to section 01)
• Change levels (eg. French II to French I) 

In all other cases, consult with your class dean about petitioning

Visualizing Goals for the Spring Semester | January 26, 11am-12pm in the Center for Engaged Pedagogy (126 Milstein)

Are you looking to set some intentions this semester? Are you interested in developing mindful routines and habits? Join the Center for Engaged Pedagogy for a workshop on visualizing goals for the Spring semester. In this workshop, we will set meaningful intentions and goals together and talk through strategies to work towards these goals. We will also create vision boards and experiment with different visualization exercises. RSVP here.

Beyond Barnard is Holding Expanded Drop-In Advising Hours for the Start of the Semester!

 Every Weekday, January 16 - 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Elliott Hall, Beyond Barnard Library | Learn More

Students have exhibited a growing demand for advising, and we listened! Beyond Barnard is offering expanded drop-in hours for the first two weeks of the spring semester. Every weekday from January 16 to 26, there’s no need to wait for an appointment to ask questions about updating your resume, applying for roles on or off campus, networking, and more. Just stop by the second floor of Elliott Hall during an afternoon advising hour to get the help you need. We’re looking forward to seeing you.