Adding/Dropping Courses:
Courses may be added and dropped through the end of the Add/Drop period for the individual class. The specific date for each course is listed on the online Class Schedule. More information about this date and other dates can be found under the “Important Dates” link under the Students section. When a course is dropped, any charges associated with the course are refunded.
To add a course please see the "Registering for Courses" link under the Registration section.
To drop a course:
- Click on the "Registration" link.
- Choose the correct term and click the "Submit" button.
- Select "Drop Course On Web" in the drop down menu next to the course you wish to drop.
- Click the "Submit Changes" button at the base of the page.
- Check your “Current Schedule” to verify that the changes have been made.
Withdrawing from Courses:
Students may withdraw from a course through the end of the Withdraw period for the individual class. The specific date is listed on the online Class Schedule. More information about this date and other dates can be found under the "Important Dates" link to the right. When a student withdraws from a course, a W will appear in place of the grade. This does not affect the GPA. There is no refund of charges associated with the course in the case of a withdrawal.
To withdraw from a course:
- Click on the "Registration" link.
- Choose the correct term and click the "Submit" button.
- Select "Withdraw From Course" in the drop down menu next to the course you wish to withdraw from.
- Click the "Submit Changes" button at the base of the page.
- Check your “Current Schedule” to verify that the changes have been made.
Variable Credit Courses:
If a student needs to change credits on a variable credit class once they have registered for it, they may do so through the end of the Add/Drop period.
To change credits on a variable credit course:
- Log onto RAMweb.
- Click on the "Registration" link
- Select the correct Registration Term and then click the "Submit" button.
- Find the course under “Current Schedule” and click on the green CRN link.
- Set the desired Credit Hours within the range shown.
- Click the "Submit Changes" button at the base of the page.
- Check your “Current Schedule” to verify that the changes have been made.
Adding a Course after the Add/Drop Period (Late Registration):
If a student needs to register for a course after the Add/Drop period they will need to contact the instructor of the course, to get a Late Registration Request Form. Students may speak to the instructor when requesting the form to see if the course will be COF eligible. All late adds are subject to a non-appealable $50 late fee as well as all other applicable tuition and fee charges.
To Drop or Withdraw from a Course after the Add/Drop or Withdrawal Deadline:
To drop or withdraw from a course after the Add/Drop or Withdrawal deadlines a student must complete a Registration Appeal. The Registration Appeal Checklist should be printed off and submitted with the appropriate documentation as listed on the checklist to the Registrar’s Office. Normally, a decision is made within three weeks and the student will be notified by email.
Withdrawing from all Courses:
If a student needs to withdraw from all coursework in a term, they will need to do a University Withdraw. Please see the “University Withdrawal” to the right.