To Formally Drop a Course
Complete an add/drop form and return to the Registrar's Office in C-210, or via fax at 617-521-3144. Make sure to get all necessary signatures before submitting.
Policies for Dropping a Course
For Six to Nine Week Courses
| Summer Session I | Summer Session II | Drop Policy |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/12 | 7/6/12 | Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade of "W." |
| 6/1/12 | 7/13/12 | Last day to drop a course. A grade of "W" will be assigned after 5/25/12 (Summer Session I) or 7/6/12 (Summer Session II). Except: GSLIS students and SSW students. More details » |
| After 6/1/12 | After 7/13/12 | Undergraduate students must request approval from the Administrative Board. Complete a Petition to the Administrative Board and an add/drop form, including signatures of your instructor and advisor. Return the signed forms to the Registrar's Office in C-210. |
| After 6/1/12 | After 7/13/12 | Graduate students must obtain instructor and advisor/program director signatures on an add/drop form. -OR- Graduate students must have their instructor and advisor/program director email consent@simmons.edu. Except GSLIS students. More details » |
For Weekend Courses
| Summer Session I | Summer Session II | Drop Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to the first class meeting | Prior to the first class meeting | No "W" grade is assigned if course is dropped prior to the first class meeting. |
| After the first class meeting | After the first class meeting | A "W" grade will be assigned if the course is dropped after the first class meeting. Except: GSLIS students and SSW students. More details » |
Exceptions for GSLIS and SSW
| Summer Session I | Summer Session II | Drop Policy |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/12 | GSLIS ONLY: Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade of "W." For more details, please see the GSLIS Policies webpage, or email the GSLIS Student Services Manager at gslisreg@simmons.edu . | |
| SSW ONLY: All SSW students are permitted to drop a course up until the last class meeting, but will receive a "W" grade. |
Other Information
Please Note:
Non-attendance in a class does not constitute withdrawal. Make sure you formally drop the course.
Billing or Refund Questions?
For questions regarding billing and refunds, please contact Student Financial Services at 617-521-2009.
"Session One" versus "Session Two"
Summer Session I: Courses with a start date on or before 5/21/12
Summer Session II: Courses with a start date on or after 7/2/12
Registration Questions?
Please contact the Registrar if you have questions about registration.
