You can adjust your class schedule starting the moment you register and continuing through the first week of the semester. Whether you're dropping a course, adding a new one, or swapping sections, timing matters. Changes can affect your tuition charges, financial aid, academic record, and enrollment status. Before making any updates, take time to understand the potential impact—and as always, check in with your academic advisor to make the best decision for your goals.
Adding a class
You can add classes from your registration date through the end of the first week of the semester. Full-time status starts at 12 credit hours and caps at 18. If you plan to take more than that, you’ll need approval from your academic advisor.
Learn more about credit hour limits
Dropping a class
Dropping a class isn’t just about timing—it’s about doing it the right way. When you drop a class determines whether you receive a W (Withdrawal), an F (Fail), or no penalty at all. To avoid complications, make any changes during the first week of classes. After that, you may need approval from faculty, your department, and your academic advisor.
And remember—you must officially drop the course using the drop/add tool in Student Center. Simply not attending will not remove you from the class and could result in an F on your transcript.
Check your drop/add timeline below to stay on track.
Finances
Dropping and adding classes can affect your financial aid, scholarship status, and tuition cost. Be sure to talk with your academic advisor or faculty chair first. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can help if you’re worried about what could happen with your finances.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Swap tool
The Swap tool lets you hold onto your backup class until you're officially enrolled in the one you want. It allows you to add a new class and drop an old one at the same time, ensuring you don’t lose your spot unless the swap is successful. You can use the swap feature up until the drop deadline, which is the end of the first week of classes.
Waitlist
Whether you were waiting on departmental permission or just registered late, landing on a waitlist is a common part of the process. If you're waitlisted, it's important to monitor your status daily in My Class Schedule. By the end of the first week of classes, you'll either be admitted to the course or your waitlist request will expire.
If you’re added to the class but decide not to take it, be sure to officially drop it before the deadline to avoid any penalties.
Whether you still have classes to add or are waiting to see if you can get into a class, it’s important to finalize your schedule as soon as possible. Set your schedule now!