Dropping a Course

Understand the Difference

Drop:
Removing one or multiple courses from your schedule but remaining in at least one (1) course.

Withdrawal:
Removing ALL courses from your schedule for a semester. Click here for information on withdrawing from the whole semester.

All the information below pertains only to DROPPING a course, not withdrawing from the semester

Determine How It Will Affect You

Before dropping from a course, you should:

Talk with your Academic Advisor to answer these questions:
- How will dropping affect your progress with your degree? Will this affect your graduation term?
- What grade will be assigned for the dropped course?
Talk with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships:
- If you are receiving financial aid, dropping a course may affect your aid for the current and/or future terms
Review the Deadlines (see below)

Deadlines for Dropping Courses

The full drop schedule is available in the Schedule of Classes and in the Dates to Observe.

*Refunds only apply for drops below full-time enrollment (12 credits for undergraduates / 9 credits for graduate students)

Date	Grade Assigned	How to Drop	Automatic Tuition Refund
Before January 16	No Record	Online through your Student Center	100%
January 16 - January 29	No Record	Online through your Student Center	100%
January 30 - April 9	W	Add/Drop form submitted to the Office of the Registrar	No Automatic Refund
April 10 and Beyond	F	Add/Drop form submitted to the Office of the Registrar	No Automatic Refund

Continuing Education courses (section 60’s, GIS)

GIS courses are dropped through Continuing Education by completing the appropriate form.
Section 60 courses are dropped by contacting Continuing Education at continuinged@uni.edu or 319-273-7206.
For questions related to Continuing Education courses, contact Continuing Education at continuinged@uni.edu or 319-273-7206.

How to Drop a Course: Undergraduate Students

Prior to the start of classes: You can drop a course online in your Student Center
After the start of the term, complete a Drop form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar at 115 Gilchrist Hall or registrar@uni.edu from your UNI email address. Forms from personal email addresses will not be accepted.
- A grade will be assigned for the course, if applicable, following the deadlines listed above and published in the Schedule of Classes
Drop AFTER the deadline: If you wish to retroactively drop a course, complete an Academic Student Request online through your MyUNIverse. There are 2 choices for retroactive drops and both require extenuating circumstances and approval:
- Change of Registration: Drop a course without a “W” after the deadline published in the Schedule of Classes
  - This request type is used if you never attended UNI and are seeking to drop with a “No Record” after the deadline is passed
- Change of Registration: Drop a course without an “F” after the deadline published in the Schedule of Classes
  - This request type is used if you experienced extenuating circumstances and are seeking to drop with a “W” after dropping or receiving an “F” grade.

How to Drop a Course: Graduate Students

Complete an Academic Student Request online through your MyUNIverse to drop a course from the current or future term. Use the request type:
- Change of Registration: Drop a course from current/future term
Drop AFTER the deadline: If you wish to drop a course after the deadline to drop with a "W", complete an Academic Student Request online through your MyUNIverse. Use the request type:
- Change of Registration: Drop course at the end of term