What is the difference between drop and unregister?
To avoid owing a bill, students must unregister from classes before the semester begins or during the unregister/add period. An unregistered class does NOT appear on the student’s transcript.
Drop occurs after the refund period. Students are financially responsible for dropped classes. An dropped class appears on the student’s transcript as a “W” grade.
What is an audit?
An audit allows the student to continue in the class, but he or she is subject to certain conditions specified by the instructor. While the grade does not affect a student's GPA, they will receive a grade of “R” (Gloucester) or "AU" (Cumberland) which appears on the transcript but is not included in the student's grade point average. Audited courses are not eligible for financial aid and do not count toward degree completion.
Students who audit a class may choose to do so for any number of reasons; among them: it may help the student decide between majors, and expand their knowledge without the fear of a bad grade.
Audit must declared by the day following the last day to drop. Students are responsible for all tuition and fees for audited courses.
What do I need to do if I want to drop a class?
Drops must be completed in person using the Drop Course Form, which is then submitted to the One Stop Office and requires the signature of an advisor.
What do I need to do if I want to unregister from a class?
Students receiving aid or are part of a cohort program should speak with their advisor before withdrawing to see how it could impact their academic and financial status at the college or in a program.
Gloucester Campus
To
unregister from a course or from the college, please enter the virtual line in
Express Advising. To withdraw from a course or from the College, students must complete an official withdrawal form.
Cumberland Campus
All
unregistered courses forms must be completed on an Enrollment Change Form in person at the Enrollment One Stop Office or submitted via Self Service
What is a partial unregister?
A partial unregister occurs when a student unregisters from some but not all classes for the semester, and must be completed before the unregister/add deadline date.
What is a total unregister?
A total unregister occurs when a student unregisters from all classes for the semester, and must be completed before the unregister/add deadline date.
Does a drop appear on my transcript?
Yes. Dropping from a course may also have further implications on employment if employers see too many. Likewise, dropping from a course that is part of your major as opposed to an elective course may play a factor in some future considerations for employers. Consult with
your advisor to help understand what impact a drop might have on you.
Does an unregistered course appear on my transcript?
No.
If I drop a class will it affect my financial aid?
Yes, a dropped class may affect financial aid. Consult with your advisor and with
financial aid about the implications of a drop.
If I unregister from a class will it affect my financial aid?
Yes, an unregistered class may affect financial aid. Consult with your advisor and with financial aid about the implications of an unregistered class. Federal financial aid recipients are subject to a reduction of their financial aid if they completely unregister or stop attending classes within the 60-percent period of any given semester. Aid recipients are responsible for costs related to tuition, fees, and books if their financial aid is revised or canceled.
What are the refund rules for full-term and accelerated terms?
Pay attention to the length of the course as specific refund rules apply to the course based on the length of the term as follows:
Full-term (15 week) courses:
- Sunday after the start of the term: Last Day to Add/unregister and receive 100% refund
- Last Day to Audit: is the day after the last day to unregister
- Last Day to Drop: 2/3rd through the semester (typically 10th week)
Accelerated terms (4 to 13 week courses):
- Wednesday after the start of the term: Last Day to Add/unregister and receive 100% refund
- Last Day to Audit is the day after the last day to unregister
- Last Day to Drop: 2/3 through the term
How do I adjust my schedule without incurring additional charges during the “Add/Unregister” period?
All adds and unregisters must be completed by the add/unregister deadline date to receive a 100% refund. Once the add/unregister period is over, online registration is closed; therefore, you must process a drop, and you are responsible for 100% of the charges.
