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How to Drop a Class (Graduate Students)

Last Updated: August 5, 2026 9:34:10 AM PDT
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Grad students, follow the timeline and see the steps for dropping a class.

When do you want to drop a class? Choose from the list to see the appropriate steps:

Before the start of the quarter, through Friday of Week 2

  • Log in to drop the class (but you may not use these tools to drop a class after the first 2 weeks of the quarter):
  • You may not drop below 12 units if you hold an appointment at 50% time or are receiving a fellowship, traineeship, or scholarship.
  • If you are enrolled in fewer than 12 units, then you are eligible for a 25% time appointment at the discretion of your graduate department.

Weeks 3 to 9

  • If you want to drop a class after the end of Week 2, you must receive approval from both your advisor/ department and the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA).
  • To drop a class, you must submit a request:
  • Drops will be processed/ completed by the Office of the Registrar. You'll receive an email confirmation when the drop has been processed and you should check the accuracy of your enrollment in WebReg (Summer 2026) or TSS (Fall 2026).
  • If you drop a class by the end of Week 4, it will not appear on your transcript.
  • If you drop a class after the end of Week 4, it will appear on your transcript with a "W" grade. A student may receive a maximum of one “W” per course.

Warning: Drops made after Week 2 are reviewed by GEPA for potential impact on financial support.

After Week 9

You are not permitted to drop a class after Week 9.