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Course Search & Enroll - Dropping a Class
An overview and step-by-step guide to dropping classes using Course Search & Enroll.
Please note: Some information or screenshots on this page may not reflect the new functionality and design changes that were implemented in Course Search & Enroll on May 20, 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Overview:
Dropping a class in Course Search & Enroll is very easy. However, dropping a class after the semester begins could have significant impacts on your academic plan, your status as a full-time student, financial aid, and more. You are always encouraged to talk with your advisor before dropping.
See below for step-by-step instructions as well as information about drop deadlines, when your UW-Madison transcript may show a dropped class, and more.
To drop an enrolled class and add one from your cart in one action, see
Course Search & Enroll - Swapping a Class.
Step-by-Step
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In Course Search & Enroll, go to the “My Courses” tab.
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In the Enrolled list, select the checkbox for the class you wish to drop.
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Select the DROP button that appears above the class.
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In the pop-up window, select the confirming Drop button.
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The dropped class should now appear under the Dropped list.
Drop deadlines:
When you drop a class causes different impacts on your student record.
Find the right dates for your enrolled classes in the info section of your course section. In the information, select “Session Dates & Deadlines.” A pop-up will list all dates and deadlines for the course. All deadlines are by 11:59 pm CT that day.
The
session dates table shows drop deadlines for all sessions in a term.
For regular session drop and tuition adjustment deadlines, see
Dates & Deadlines page.
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Before the Drop/Withdraw without Transcript Notation Deadline
You are free to drop a class on your own up to the “DR/W Transcript Notation Date” listed for that class. Follow the steps described above to drop a class.
Your transcript will not show any record for this class.
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Between the DR/W Transcript Notation and Drop Class Deadline
Up to the "Drop Class Deadline", you can still drop the class on your own. Follow the steps described above to drop a class.
Your transcript will include a record for this class with a “DR” instead of a grade, simply noting that you took this course and dropped it. The “DR” does not affect your grade-point average or have negative implications.
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After the Drop Class Deadline
When the “Drop Class Deadline” has passed, you cannot drop the class on your own. A request to drop this class must be approved by your academic dean’s office.
Your transcript will include a record for this class with a “DR” instead of a grade, simply noting that you took this course and dropped it. The “DR” does not affect your grade-point average or have negative implications.
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