Registration and Changes in Registration
Students should refer to the Academic Calendar for registration dates each term. It is recommended for all students to meet with their academic advisor/program director prior to registering for classes. In some terms, students may require a PIN to register which they can get from their advisor. Email notification will be sent prior to registration opening for a term indicating if a PIN is required or not.
Students will have the opportunity to add or drop most classes via the online student registration system through the second week of a Fall or Spring term, first week of a Summer term.
Adding: Some classes may require permission of the instructor to add in the second week of a Fall or Spring term. A registration error of “ADD PERMISSION IN 2ND WEEK” will display to the student if permission of the instructor is required. Students should reference any emails from the academic standing committees regarding financial implications when requesting to add a class late in a term.
Dropping a class without a W: The class is removed from a students schedule completely. Students should reference the Student Accounts website for financial implications related to dropping a class as financial deadlines may vary from registration dates.
Dropping a class with a W: The deadline in which students may drop a class with a W (withdraw) in a term is listed on the Academic Calendar. A W grade is counted towards the student’s time status and included in financial assessment. The W grade does not effect a student’s GPA, but is visible on the transcript.
Students may petition the Academic Standing Committee for changes in registration that do not meet these policies, but must document extraordinary circumstances.
Detailed instructions regarding registration are available on the Registrar's Office Registration website.
Maximum registration
First year students are strongly advised not to register for more than 16-18 credits during their first semester, and are generally advised not to register for upper-level courses. After the first semester, students may register for a maximum of 21 credits provided they are in good standing. Students would need to petition the Academic Standing Committee for any registration in excess of 21 credit hours and understand the financial implications.
Administrative Withdrawal from Courses
Students review the Financial Obligation Agreement every six months prior to accessing registration. As stated in this agreement, if a student fails to pay their student account bill or any monies owed to Drew University by the due date, Drew University may place a financial hold on the student's account, which can result in cancellation of classes and/or suspension of eligibility to register for future classes at the University.