Add/Drop Policy

Adding a Course

Students may add a course freely without obtaining the instructor’s written permission by accessing the Campus Connection portal in the Dickinson State University web page through the 10th calendar day (Fall Semester) or the 11th calendar day (Spring Semester). The addition of other classes after these dates will not be permitted without the expressed written consent of the instructor(s) and signature of college dean.

Dropping a Course

Students may drop a course freely without obtaining the instructor’s written permission through the 12th week of the semester by accessing the Campus Connection portal in the Dickinson State University web page. No drops will be allowed after the 12th week of the semester according to SBHE Policy 406.1.

Drop/Withdrawal Notations

All individually dropped courses or a total withdrawal from the university will be noted on the student’s academic record (transcript) with W’s appearing in the grade column following each course title. This notation will be detailed on the academic transcript beginning on the 10th calendar day (Fall Semester) or the 11th calendar day (Spring Semester).