How to Drop a Class (Graduate Students)
Last Updated: September 7, 2022 1:09:08 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 Graduate Division.
- To drop a class, you must submit a request through the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy)
- 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 Graduate Division for potential impact on financial support.
After Week 9
- You are not permitted to drop a class after Week 9.
- International Students: You must get approval to take fewer than 12 units. Contact the International Students & Programs Office, (858) 534-3730.
- Questions? Contact the Graduate Division or the Registrar's Office.