How to Add, Drop, or Withdraw From a Course

FALL 2008 ADD/DROP PERIOD: Sept. 3–9

SUMMER 2008 ADD/DROP PERIOD:
Session I: May 19–20
Session II: June 9–11
Session III: June 9–10
Session IV: July 7–8

PDF of the add/drop formAdd/Drop form*
This form is also available at Enrollment Services and the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education.

You can add or drop courses without academic penalty or late fees by filing an add/drop form during the dates listed above. You can add or drop at Student Services after you have activated your Purchase e-mail account.

Before adding a course, please note that students are responsible for absences and any coursework missed during the add/drop period. Students are expected to check with the faculty member to ensure that they can make up missed work before adding a course.


Fall 2008 WITHDRAWAL PERIOD: Sept. 10–Nov. 4

SUMMER 2008 WITHDRAWAL PERIODS:
Session I: May 21–29
Session II: June 12–July 3
Session III:
June 11–19 (for courses ending June 27)
June 11–24 (for courses ending July 3)
Session IV:
July 9–17 (for courses ending July 25)
July 9–22 (for courses ending Aug. 1)

PDF of the withdrawal formWithdrawal form*
This form is also available at Enrollment Services and the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education.

To withdraw from courses without academic penalty after the add/drop period, you must formally apply for a withdrawal by filing a withdrawal form during the dates listed above.

  • If you are withdrawing from credit courses, a grade of W (withdrawal) will be entered on your transcript.
  • If you are withdrawing from noncredit courses, you must also formally withdraw, but the W grade will not be assigned.

If you have questions about the withdrawal policy, please call Enrollment Services, (914) 251-6360, Mon.–Fri., 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education, (914) 251-6500.

Please note: Students who stop attending credit courses without formally withdrawing by the published deadline will receive a grade of WF, which equals an F when computing grade point averages.

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Updated May 15, 2008

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