Cancel/add deadlines
There is a standard progression each term for when and which approval(s) are required for enrollment changes. The tables below describe this standard progression and the dates for the listed term. For specific dates for other terms, see dates and deadlines. Due to COVID-19, students have been provided more flexibility in selecting the grade basis for their fall 2020 and spring 2021 classes. For more information, see Change grade basis.
If you are a Law student, check the registration dates and deadlines on the Law School website.
Spring 2021
Full semester classes
| Spring 2021 date range | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through January 25 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| January 26 - February 1 | 75% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| February 2 - 8 | 50% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| February 9 - 15 | 25% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| February 16 - May 1 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| May 2 - 3 | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Spring 2021 first 7-week classes
| Spring 2021 date range | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through January 25 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| January 26 - February 1 | 50% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| February 2 - 15 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| February 16 - March 8 | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Spring 2021 second 7-week classes
| Spring 2021 date range | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9 - 15 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| March 16 - 22 | 50% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| March 23 - April 5 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| April 6 - May 3 | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Summer
Note that "day" in the first column refers to the calendar day of the term which includes weekends.
1-2 week classes
| Day | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Grade basis/variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Day 2 | 50% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Day 3 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| After day 3 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| Second to last day of instruction | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| Last day of instruction | o% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Summer 3-4 week classes
| Day | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Grade basis/variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1 through 2 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Days 3 through 4 | 50% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Days 5 through 6 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| After day 6 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| Second to last day of instruction | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| Last day of instruction | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Summer 5-6 week classes
| Day | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Grade basis/variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1 through 3 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Days 4 through 6 | 50% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Day 7 | 25% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Day 8 | 25% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Days 9 through 14 | 0% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| After day 14 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| Second to last day of instruction | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| Last day of instruction | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Summer 7-8 week classes
| Day | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Grade basis/variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1 through 4 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Days 5 through 7 | 50% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Day 8 | 50% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Days 9 through 10 | 25% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Days 11 through 14 | 0% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| After day 14 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| Second to last day of instruction | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| Last day of instruction | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Summer 9-week classes or longer
| Day | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Grade basis/variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1 through 5 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Days 6 through 7 | 50% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| Days 8 through 12 | 50% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Days 13 through 14 | 25% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| Day 15 | 25% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| After day 15 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| Second to last day of instruction | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| Last day of instruction | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Fall 2020
Full semester classes
| Fall 2020 date range | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through September 14 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| September 15—21 | 75% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| September 22—28 | 50% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| September 29—October 5 | 25% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| October 6—November 9 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | No approval required |
| November 10 — December 1 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| December 2—16 | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Fall 2020 first 7-week classes
| Fall 2020 date range | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through September 14 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| September 15—21 | 50% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| September 22—October 5 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| October 6—26 | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Fall 2020 second 7-week classes
| Fall 2020 date range | Refund | Cancel class | Add class | Variable credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27—November 2 | 100% | No approval required | No approval required | No approval required |
| November 3—9 | 50% | No approval required | Approval required from instructor only | No approval required |
| November 10—December 1 | 0% | No approval required, W recorded on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
| December 2—16 | 0% | Approval required from college scholastic committee, W on transcript | Approval required from both instructor and college scholastic committee | Not allowed |
Related Resources
Important Dates
Academics
| Mon, May 3, 2021 | Last day of instruction |
| Wed, May 12, 2021 | End of spring semester |
| Mon, May 17, 2021 | May session and summer 13-week classes begin |
Billing & Payment
| Sun, Apr 18, 2021 | Fourth billing statement for spring available (new charges and past-due balances only, due date: 5/1/21) |
| Sat, May 1, 2021 | Spring payment due in full (for new charges and/or past due balances) |
| Tue, May 18, 2021 | Fifth billing statement for spring available (new charges and past-due balances only, due date: 5/31/21) |
Registration
| Mon, Apr 12, 2021 | Fall semester registration begins for students admitted to degree or certificate programs |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2021 | Fall registration opens for non-degree and visiting students |
| Mon, May 3, 2021 | Last day of instruction |