Dropping Courses
Registration is a continuous process at Penn State. While exceptional circumstances may necessitate the need to process schedule changes after classes begin, students are encouraged to finalize all schedule changes prior to the first day of the semester. Once the semester begins, the process of changing the student's course schedule is referred to as dropping/adding courses (policy 34-89). There are financial issues to consider when dropping courses. Before making any registration changes consult with your academic adviser.
Dropping a Course During Regular Drop/Add Period
The period of time at the start of each course when dropping a course can be made without receiving a $6 drop/add fee. Dropping a course during this time means that:
- Length of drop/add period is ten days during fall/spring full-semester courses and is a calculated proportional length for all other courses (see eLion "Course Drop Dates" application)
- No signature(s) required.
- No fee
Process:
- On eLion using the "Drop/Add" application
- In person using a Registration Drop/Add Form. Submit the form to the department offering the course, the advising center or the Registrar's office.
Late Dropping a Course
Dropping a course after the regular drop/add period and before the end of late drop date, (policy 34-89) a student can drop a course with certain restrictions and requirements. They are:
- No signature(s) required
- $6.00 fee for each transaction
- Courses are recorded on the student record
- Late drop credit limitations during academic career:
- baccalaureate degree - 16 credits
- associate degree - 10 credits
- nondegree - 10 credits
Process:
- On eLion using the "Late Course Drop" application
- In person using a Registration Drop/Add Form. Submit the form to the department offering the course, the advising center or the Registrar's office.