Add/Drop Courses
We understand that students may change their minds about taking a certain course. It is important to consult with the director of undergraduate studies in your department or an assistant dean in the College before making a well-informed decision on this matter, particularly because such a decision could have implications on your ability to graduate on time.
The following guidelines may help you discern if adding/dropping a class is the right course of action for you.
During the first six class days:
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You may add and/or drop courses from your schedule on your own using NOVO. (Note: Some classes have registration restrictions and you may need to request departmental approval before adding; these restrictions are noted in the Course Descriptions in Browse Classes and Class Search.)
After the sixth day of classes:
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All changes to your schedule must be made using the Add/Drop eForm available in the eForms app in InsideND. These changes require the approval of your advising dean and the department hosting the course you wish to drop.
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Semester-long courses cannot be added to your schedule.
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You may add to your schedule late-starting courses that have not yet begun using the Add/Drop eForm.
After the drop deadline (usually the Friday after Fall or Spring Break):
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No courses may be dropped from your schedule.
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Classes that remain on your schedule after this deadline must be completed.
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You may drop certain late-starting courses which have later drop deadlines; these later deadlines can be found in the Course Descriptions in Browse Classes and Class Search.
Please note:
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You must carry a minimum of 12 credits every semester.
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A course load of less than 12 credits is considered part-time status and is only approved for students in their graduating semester.
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A course load of greater than 17 credits is considered an overload and requires that you seek permission from your advising dean in person.
Key Deadlines
Course drop deadline - Friday after fall/spring break