What is the drop/add period, and how is dropping a class different from withdrawing from a class?

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What is the drop/add period, and how is dropping a class different from withdrawing from a class?

February 21, 2018

The add/drop period is typically during the first week of each semester.  This allows students to change their schedule penalty free as they get a feel for the courses, their times, and their locations on campus.  Dropping a class during this period does not impact your grade or take away from your 16 hours that you may withdraw from.