A student can, without limit or penalty, add courses, drop courses, or change the sections of courses through the published "Drop-Add" period—i.e., through the first five days of a fall or spring semester. An undergraduate student is allowed to drop a cumulative total of no more than four (4) courses after the published "Drop-Add" period. (The phrase "cumulative total" should be understood to mean a total of four drops over the student's undergraduate career at Appalachian, excluding summer terms.) A student who wishes to drop a course after the published "Drop-Add" period must do so by no later than the ninth week of the semester. A course can be added after the published "Drop-Add" period only for exceptional circumstances, and requires the written permission of the Instructor and Associate Dean.
Exception to the Drop Policy
In rare circumstances, a late or extra drop may be requested if documented extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control occurred after the official drop date and prevented the student from completing a course. Students may review the Request for an Exception to the Drop Policy Form on the Office of the Registrar's website for more information.
Not Extenuating Circumstances
Failing the course
- Course not needed for major
- Changed major
- Doesn't get along with the instructor
- Working long hours at outside job
Extenuating Circumstances (Documentation must be provided)
- Medical Issues - See Student Health Services
- Accident impairing attendance
- Death in the immediate family