Gateway Center

Withdrawal / 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.

 

SPRING 2026 WITHDRAWAL DATES

COURSE LENGTH
DEADLINE TO PROCESS WITHDRAWAL FORM
Full semester
  • April 13, 2026
8-week courses
  • First 8-weeks: February 16, 2026
  • Second 8-weeks: April 20, 2026

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 27, 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
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