Effective as of: 01.07.2017
Policy name: Add, Drop and Course Withdrawal
Policy of Publication
Policy Number: ACAD20140009
Spring 2020 note to policy: Students enrolled in Spring 2020 may withdraw from courses ending May 8 or take a short-term or permanent withdrawal by notifying the University by 23:55 on May 8 with no necessary additional approvals. Course withdrawals may be requested on im.aua.am. All course withdrawals made by 23:55 on May 8 will be considered a W. Short-term or permanent withdrawals may be requested by downloading the required form from https://registrar.aua.am/
15-Week Courses – Fall & Spring Semesters
Adding or dropping a course |
Through the 7th calendar day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "W" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 8th day through the 50th calendar day of classes |
Withdrawal with a grade of "F" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 51st day through the last calendar day of classes |
10-Week Courses
Adding/Dropping a course |
Through the 7th calendar day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "W" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 8th day through the 23rd day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "F" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 24th day through the last day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
8-Week Courses
Adding/Dropping a course |
Through the 5th day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "W" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 5th day through the 19th day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "F" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 20st day through the last day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
5-Week Courses
Adding/Dropping a course |
Through the 3rd day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "W" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 4th day through the 12th day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "F" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 13th day through the last day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
4-Week Courses
Adding/Dropping a course |
Through the 3rd day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "W" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 4th day through the 9th day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "F" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 10th day through the last day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
3-Week Courses
Adding/Dropping a course |
Through the 2nd day of instruction |
Withdrawal with a grade of "W" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 3rd day through the 8th day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Withdrawal with a grade of "F" for all undergraduate and graduate students. |
The 9th day through the last day of classes regardless of when the specific course begins |
Notes:
For courses that meet for less than three weeks, see the Registrar’s Office for add/drop deadlines.
Day= calendar day.
Day ends at 23:59.
There may be a financial consequences for dropping courses once the term has begun. See the Withdrawal and Readmission procedures for more information.
Students are responsible for academic work in courses they add regardless of when the courses are added.