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How to Drop a Class (Graduate Students)

Last Updated: June 28, 2023 2:33:27 PM PDT
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Grad students, follow the timeline and see the steps for dropping a class. Choose from the list to see the appropriate steps:

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

  • Use WebReg to drop the class. (You may not use WebReg 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 through the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy)
  • Drops will be processed/completed by the Office of the Registrar. You will receive an email confirmation when the drop has been processed and you should check the accuracy of your enrollment in WebReg. 
  • 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 the GEPA for potential impact on financial support.

After Week 9

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