- When are the deadlines for making changes to course registration?
Please see the Academic Calendar
for exact dates. The free Add-Drop deadline is noted as "Last day to
register or to add courses". The 8-week late registration deadline is
noted as "Last day to change registration or to withdraw from courses".
- Does a "W" make me less than fulltime?
No. Your full time
status is determined by your credit load as it stands right after
the free Add-Drop deadline has passed. If you withdraw from a course, you are still
technically enrolled in it, but you are just getting a grade of W in
that course. You will not lose full time status, according to UD.
Though, if you live in the residence halls, the housing agreement requires 12 or more credits of "active enrollment". In this situation, changing to "Audit/Listener" is the best option.
"If matriculated student withdraws from a course that takes them below 12 credit hours of graded course credits, student must contact Residence Life and Housing within three business days to request an exception by Residence Life & Housing or an accommodation through the Office of Disability Support Services. A reduction of graded course credits hours does not release student from the Student Housing Contract. " Read more about the housing agreement on the Residence Life & Housing website.
There are other caveats too - some student
visas or scholarships require you to
maintain a fulltime "active" course load, and they may not view you as being
full-time if you take a "W". You will need to check with your financial
aid or scholarship organization to be absolutely sure before withdrawing from the course.
- Does a "W" look bad on my transcript?
Although
a "W" doesn't look good (most people will assume
you withdrew from the class because you were not doing well), it's
better than an "F",
and it does not
get factored into your GPA. Be careful not to have too many "W"s on your
transcript, though. It's a good idea to discuss your standing
with the course professor before making this choice!
You could also consider taking the course as Pass/Fail. Although you
won't fulfill any specific requirements, but at least the course will go
toward the necessary total of 124 credits. Keep in mind, though, that if
you
eventually retake the same class (e.g., you take PSYC209 Pass/Fail this
semester,
and then retake it next semester), you'll only get 3 credits total
towards graduation. You cannot take the same class twice and get credit
both times.
- What if I need to withdraw from classes after the late registration deadline (after Week 9)?
After the late registration deadline, you will need permission
from the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The
Assistant Dean's approval is granted only when non-academic extenuating
circumstances exist, such as a serious illness or severe emotional
crisis. Documentation by a physician or a counseling professional must
be presented. Approval
will not be given because of failing grades, circumstances resulting
from a change in major or a student error in registration. To learn more about or initiate the process, please contact the CAS Student Success Center.