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Drop Versus Withdrawal

Course Drop:  You will drop a course (or courses) but will remain registered in at least one credit for the remainder of the semester.

Semester Withdrawal:  You will drop all courses and will not remain in any credits for the remainder of the semester.

Course Drop Procedure

Dropping a course (or courses) can impact academic progress and degree planning.  If you are thinking about dropping, first, be sure to communicate with your instructor(s) to review your course work and course standing.  Next, if you decide to proceed with your drop(s), connect with any supplemental funding resources, such as the Office of Financial Aid, the International Student Scholar Services Office and/or the Center for Veteran’s Affairs, etc. to discuss potential financial implications to your record.  

Once you have reviewed with these offices, contact your Primary Advisor.  Your Primary Advisor's signature is required to drop. 

If you are not sure who your Primary Advisor is, use the following steps to confirm who they are:

  • Log onto Cardinal Apps
  • Click the Student Information link
  • Click View General/Advisor record
  • Select the current term
  • Click Submit
  • Your advisor’s name can be found next to the Primary Advisor field.

Lastly, follow up with your Primary Advisor to complete the Drop form. The completed drop form should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office in person (Administration Building, Room 129) or by email (registrar@uiwtx.edu).

Semester Withdrawal Procedure

For a semester withdrawal (dropping all courses), contact the following departments, if applicable to review any implications to your record:

Freshmen Class:  To finalize your withdrawal request, contact the Office of New Student Programs/First Year Engagement

All other Classifications:  To finalize your withdrawal request, contact the Office of Academic Support Services