The late drop/add period starts after the first week of classes and lasts through the automatic withdrawal period. To add or drop classes during this time, use eDrop/eAdd.
Note that it can take a day or more for your request to be processed. You can track the progress of your drop and/or add requests using “Track My eDocs” in the eDrop/eAdd application.
If there’s a problem with your request or more information is needed, we’ll send email to your IU email account.
Consider searching for second eight-week classes and other classes that have not yet started. Instructors may not approve your add request if you’ve missed too much of the semester.
You’ll get a “W” (withdrawn) on your transcript for any class you drop. Note that if your instructor gives you an F because you were found to have committed an act of academic misconduct, you’ll still get that F rather than an automatic W even if you withdraw before the automatic W deadline. Withdrawing from a class doesn’t protect you from the consequences of academic misconduct.
If you want to drop all your classes, you’ll need to withdraw from the university.
After the automatic W deadline only drops with documentable serious, extenuating circumstances will be routed to instructors. Once documentation is submitted to the Registrar’s office it will be up to your instructor to give you either a W or an F. You must be passing the course at the time of the drop for a grade of W to be assigned.
Examples of serious, extenuating circumstances include:
Examples of documentation include:
Approval to drop a class after the last day to drop a course is normally given only for urgent reasons, such as a long illness or similar issue. Talk to your instructors and your advisor as soon as possible if something happens in your life that could keep you from successfully completing your courses late in the term. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Below are refunds and charges you might encounter when dropping or adding classes.
To avoid additional tuition, drop and add as closely together as possible.
To avoid additional tuition, drop and add as closely together as possible.
Pay very close attention to the refund periods for each session. They’re shorter than in the fall and spring semesters.
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