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.

Office of the Registrar

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.

Spring 2025 Drop Dates for FULL SEMESTER courses (NOT withdrawals)

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

DateGrade AssignedHow to DropAutomatic Tuition Refund
Before January 21No RecordOnline through your Student Center100%
January 21 - February 3No RecordOnline through your Student Center100%
February 4 - April 15WAdd/Drop form submitted to the Office of the RegistrarNo Automatic Refund
April 16 and BeyondFAdd/Drop form submitted to the Office of the RegistrarNo 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