Course Withdrawal

This information pertains to withdrawing from one or more courses. For information about withdrawing from the college, see Withdrawing from the College.

Add-Drop Period


You can keep making changes to your course schedule by adding and dropping courses online in MyFIT until the end of the add-drop period.  

Fall/Spring Add/Drop: the first week of the semester 

Winter/Summer Add-Drop: the first two days of the term

Always refer to the  Academic Calendar for specific registration dates and withdrawal deadlines.

If you drop a course during add/drop, no notation of attempting the course is made on your permanent record (transcript). 

Withdrawing From a Course After Add/Drop


Fall/Spring Withdrawal Deadline: the last day of the 13th week 

Winter Withdrawal Deadline: the 9th day

Summer Withdrawal Deadline: the 13th day

Always refer to the Academic Calendar for specific registration dates and withdrawal deadlines.

To officially withdraw from a course, you must submit a course withdrawal form with the required signatures and last date of attendance to the Registrar's Office in Feldman Center, Room C204. 

» Course Withdrawal Form (pdf)

Important Information About Withdrawals

Tuition & Financial Aid: 

  •  You are responsible for tuition and fees based on the official withdrawal refund deadlines. 
  • Withdrawals may affect financial aid (PELL, TAP, Excelsior, loans, etc.)  If you receive financial aid, please contact Financial Aid before withdrawing.

Academic Considerations: 

  • Dropping below 12 credits may affect full-time status, which can impact student visas, housing, insurance coverage, etc.
  • Speak with your academic advisor (EOP students: contact your EOP counselor) before withdrawing. 
  • Check if withdrawing affects your future prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements.

What Happens When You Withdraw: 

  • A WD grade will be recorded on your transcript and does not affect your GPA. See the grades section of the catalog for more information.

Failure to Officially Withdraw:

  • If you stop attending without officially withdrawing, you will receive a WF grade, which does affect your GPA, financial aid and student record.  See the grades section of the catalog for more information.