Withdraw / drop dates
Withdrawal
After the first seven calendar days, students must obtain instructor’s, advisor’s or department chair’s signature and submit the registration add, drop or withdrawal form to the financial aid/registration office to process the withdrawal. W’s will appear on the transcript.
Drop
Students requesting permission to drop a course(s) in the first week of the semester, term, or session need the signature of either an instructor, department chair, academic advisor, or Gateway representative. There is no academic penalty during the first seven days. Student’s are required to submit the registration add, drop or withdrawal form to the financial aid/registration office to process the withdrawal.
Summer 2026 withdrawal dates
| Course length | Deadline to process withdrawal form |
|---|---|
| 5-week courses | First 5-weeks: June 22, 2026 Second 5-weeks: July 27, 2026 |
| 8-week courses | July 13, 2026 |
| 10-week courses | July 13, 2026 |
Fall 2026 withdrawal dates
| Course length | Deadline to process withdrawal form |
|---|---|
| Full semester | November 16, 2026 |
| 8-week courses | First 8-weeks: September 28, 2026 Second 8-weeks: November 23, 2026 |
Academic information
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