Add/Drop Policy

Adding a Course

Students may add a course(s) 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 be permitted with the consent of the instructor. The student, advisor, or dean shall submit a Registration Action Form for a late class add located on the DSU eforms tile in Campus Connection.

Dropping a Course

Students may drop a course(s) 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.

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 for individually dropped courses. This notation will be detailed on the academic transcript beginning on the 10th calendar day (Fall Semester) or the 11th calendar day (Spring Semester). A withdrawal statement will appear on the student transcript on the first day of the semester for total withdrawal from the university.