Course Drops & Semester Withdrawals

Course Drop: Dropping a course (or courses) but remaining registered in at least one credit for the remainder of the semester.

Semester Withdrawal: Dropping all courses 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. Student Athletes: Be sure to connect with both, your Primary Advisor and your Athletic Advisor.

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

Login to Cardinal Apps
Click the EAB Navigate App
From the Homepage, find Your Success Team (lower, right-hand side)
Find your Primary Advisor listed

Lastly, the completed Drop form should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for processing in the Administration Building, room 129 or via email at 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

Click here for more information regarding semester withdrawals.