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Drop a Class Remotely


Please follow the steps below, after reading this page.

From September 1st  - November 20th, students with less than 60 credit hours, please meet with an ASC advsior in Lee Hall or remotely via Zoom.  Click here for details to speak with an ASC advisor remotely..

If you have 60 credits or more earned, please contact your respective Assistant Dean. 

B.I. Moody III College of Business studentservices@louisiana.edu
The Arts arts@louisiana.edu
Liberal Arts cola@louisiana.edu
Education education@louisiana.edu
Engineering engineering@louisiana.edu
Nursing & Allied Health nursing_student_services@louisiana.edu
Sciences sciences@louisiana.edu
University College universitycollege@louisiana.edu
Graduate School gradschool@louisiana.edu

What does it mean to get a “W” in a class?

It means you have withdrawn from the class after the start of classes and you are financially responsible for the course and your gradte is recorded as a W.

Are there consequences to getting a “W”?

A W is GPA-neutral but there may be other consequences for students who drop multiple classes.  It can affect your Financial Aid, your housing, or your athletic eligibility, especially if you drop below full-time.

It is IMPERATIVE you speak with the Office of Financial Aid and/or LOFSA, if you have concerns about dropping a class for COVID-19 related reasons and how it will affect your financial aid and/or TOPS.  The ASC advisors do not provide financial advisement on the impact of dropping courses for COVID-19 reasons.

Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take a "W" in?

No, there is no limit.  However, at a certain point, the University will begin to charge you a fee for each drop.  Please familiarize yourself with the course drop fee policy through Registrar’s Office.

What should I do before I decide to drop a class with a “W”?

  1. Meet with the professor of the course to get an accurate sense of your standing in the class.  See how the professor thinks you should handle your situation.
  2. Use academic support resources on campus like The Learning Center, The Writing Center, or a study group that you form yourself.
  3. Contact your academic advisor to make sure you understand the consequences for your degree progression.
  4. Meet with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Success Center to talk about study strategies that might be able to help you.

When is the deadline to decide to drop a class with a “W”?

That changes every semester, but it will always be published on the Registrar’s website under Important Dates and Deadlines.

What is the procedure for dropping with a “W”?

Students with less than 60 credit hours or a less than 2.0 GPA go to Lee Hall, Room 115, to see a counselor.

Students with more than 60 credit hours and a 2.0 GPA or higher go to their academic dean.

If you are registered with our online RN-to-BSN program, you should email name, ULID, and drop request to rn2bsnadvisor@louisiana.edu

If you are registered with one of our other online UNDERGRADUATE programs, please email your name, ULID, and drop request to lana@louisiana.edu

What if I need to drop a class after the deadline?

For the most part, you do not have the option to drop a single class after the deadline.  However, you may appeal to the academic dean of your college.  You need to present documentation of extenuating circumstances. These might include prolonged medical problems, a death in the immediate family, natural disaster, or military obligations.

For more information, please consult the Office of the University Registrar.

Submitting a remote request to drop a course