dash.How does the add/drop deadline work?
Most schools set it within the first one to two weeks of a term, and shorter courses often have earlier dates. Before the deadline you can switch sections or swap courses through your school's registration system.
Details vary by school: some have separate add and drop dates, and refund amounts can shrink day by day. Your registrar's academic calendar has the exact dates for each term.
How Dash helps with the add/drop deadline
Ask Dash "when's the last day to drop?" and it answers for your school, with a link to the official calendar. It can save the date and text you a few days before, so you decide while you still have options.
If you're unsure about a course, Dash can book an advising appointment on your school's site once you say yes.
Questions students ask
Does dropping before the deadline affect my GPA?
Usually no. A course dropped before the add/drop deadline typically leaves no grade and no mark on your transcript. Check your school's policy to be sure.
Do I get my money back if I drop?
Often a full or partial refund before the deadline, but refund schedules vary by school and term. Your registrar or student accounts office publishes the exact amounts.
What if I miss the add/drop deadline?
You can usually still withdraw until the withdrawal deadline, but the course shows as a W on your transcript. Talk to an advisor before deciding.
Dash at your school
Key dates, learning systems and offices for hundreds of campuses, from each school's own site.