We understand that students may change their minds about taking a certain course. It is important to consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in your department or your advisor before making a well-informed decision on this matter, as such a decision could have implications on your ability to graduate on time.
The following guidelines may help you discern if adding/dropping a class is the right course of action for you.
During the first six class days, you may add and/or drop courses on your own using NOVO. Please note that some classes have registration restrictions, and you may need to request departmental approval before adding. These restrictions are noted in the Course Descriptions in Class Search.
After the sixth day of classes, all changes (adds and drops) to your schedule must be made using the Add/Drop eForm available in the eForms app in InsideND. These changes require the approval of your advisor and the department hosting the course you wish to drop.
Be aware that semester-long courses cannot be added to your schedule after the sixth day of class. You can add courses that start after the sixth day of class (if you have not had the first-class meeting). Note that there are deadlines associated with adding Undergraduate Research courses, and you should check with your department for more information.
After the drop deadline (usually the Friday after Fall or Spring Break):
- No courses may be dropped from your schedule.
- Classes that remain on your schedule after this deadline must be completed.
- You may drop certain late-starting courses which have later drop deadlines; these later deadlines can be found in the Course Descriptions in Class Search.
Please note:
- You must carry a minimum of 12 credits every semester.
- A course load of less than 12 credits is considered part-time status and is only approved for students in their graduating semester.
- A course load of greater than 19 credits is considered an overload. Students who want to overload, should consult their advisor and submit the Overload Approval eform found on Inside ND.
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