How to Drop a Class

Sometimes you find that you need to drop a class. The class drop process differs based on the timing of the drop.

Add/Drop dates can be found in the class description on this site or in SPIRE.

When are you dropping the class?

Before Add/Drop Deadline:

• Drop the class in SPIRE
• Non-credit, campus-based students in University+ classes, and students enrolled in one of our degree programs that would like to drop a University-scheduled class, use the Class Drop Form.
• Classes will not show on transcripts
• See Refund Policy for refund information

After Add/Drop Deadline but:

• Before withdrawal period ends
  • Withdraw from the class in SPIRE - from the Student Center, click on Manage Classes tile and then Add, Drop & Edit Classes and then W/DR grade. For more details, visit https://www.umass.edu/registrar/drop-classes-w-or-dr-grade 
  • Non-credit and campus-based students in University+ classes, use the Class Drop Form.
  • Class will show a grade of "DR" (graduate students) or "W" (undergraduate students) on transcripts
  • See Refund Policy for refund information
     
• After withdrawal period ends (late withdrawal)
  • Graduate students: Contact your Graduate Program Director
  • Undergraduate students: Contact your Advisor or Academic Dean
  • Non-Degree students: Contact an advisor at @email or 413-545-3430
  • Contact should send an email to @email giving their approval before you can be withdrawn from the class
  • Email should include:
    • Student Name
    • SPIRE ID
    • Term
    • Subject and Catalog # (e.g. BIOLOGY 103)
    • 5-digit Class Number
  • See Refund Policy for refund information