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Withdraw from a Class

Before withdrawing from a class, consult your instructor and academic advisor to understand your options and any potential impact. Review the information below before taking action.

Deadline: After the drop period, you may withdraw during the first 12 weeks of the semester (see the academic calendar for deadlines in shorter terms). First-semester freshmen must consult with an advisor before withdrawing from a course. 

Note: If withdrawing from all courses, please submit a Leave of Absence or University Withdrawal instead.

Follow the instructions below to drop a class and/or watch this help video (0m33s): 

  • Go to MySCSU
  • Select Banner Student
  • Records and Registration
  • Registration and Schedule Planner
  • To drop a course, click Current Schedule, Edit Schedule, change the status to Withdraw, click Save.
  • You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours from the Advising Office to initiate a 2-business day advising/intervention period.
    • IMPORTANT! If you believe you withdrew in error, you may request reinstatement within this 2-day window with the Registrar's Office. 

Note: If you have a registration hold, please email Registrar@SouthernCT.edu with your student ID and the subject and course number that you would like to withdraw from on your schedule. 

Missed the Deadline? 

Students may request a Late Course Withdrawal from their instructor before final exam week in the fall and spring semester, or up to the last day of classes in summer and winter sessions.

Withdrawn courses appear on your transcript with a 'W' grade but do not affect your GPA.

Tuition Impact

You must withdraw by the refund deadline to receive a full or partial refund. Full-time students do not have charges adjusted for individual course withdrawals.

Financial Aid Impact

If withdrawing from a course reduces your enrollment below full-time status, your financial aid may be adjusted. Review Student Planning: How Part-Time Enrollment Affects Financial Aid for details. Your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for continued financial aid eligibility may be impacted as well.