As of Tuesday, September 3 the following rules will apply through Monday, September 9. This information is provided as a quick guide. The Registrar’s Office publishes all policies related to adds and drops. Please see the Registrar’s website for the full policies.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The last day to drop semester-length courses is Monday, November 4.
The processes below relate to semester-length, classroom-based courses:
Pre-Business Students
Add – with change of registration form. Signature must be obtained from instructor and advisor. Take form to UI Service Center at 2700 UCC for processing. Deadline is Monday, September 9 at 4:30pm. After this date, add can only occur with Dean’s approval.
Drop – process is initiated in MyUI. Authorization of advisor must be obtained. Athletes and international students may require additional authorizations. Drop can be completed in MyUI after authorization(s) obtained. Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Monday, September 9. Authorizations must be requested by 4:00 on Monday, September 9.
Direct Admit Students and Transfer Students enrolled in first 2 semesters at UI
Add – with change of registration form. Signature must be obtained from instructor and advisor. Take form to UI Service Center at 2700 UCC for processing. Deadline is Monday, September 9 at 4:30pm. After this date, add can only occur with Dean’s approval.
Drop – process is initiated in MyUI. Authorization of advisor must be obtained. Athletes and international students may require additional authorizations. Drop can be completed in MyUI after authorization(s) obtained. Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Monday, September 9. Authorizations must be requested by 4:00pm on Monday, September 9.
Standard Admit, Direct Admit, and Declared Majors enrolled in 3rd or later semester at UI
Add – with change of registration form. Signature must be obtained from instructor only. Take form to UI Service Center at 2700 UCC for processing. Deadline is Monday, September 9 at 4:30pm. After this date, add can only occur with Dean’s approval.
Drop – process is initiated on MyUI. Authorization of advisor is not required. Athletes and international students may require authorizations. Course will be removed from transcript (no “W” grade will appear) if drop is completed by 11:59pm on Friday, August 31. Authorizations (if needed) must be requested by 4:00pm on Monday, September 9.
