Add and Drop

Students may add or drop a class prior to the first day of class and within the add/drop period. To add or drop a class follow the instructions on your program page or contact your program coordinator.

Students enrolled in Extended Education Degree Seeking Programs may add or drop a class online during open enrollment periods. For instructions on how to add & drop a class online visit the CSUMB Student Center Help Page.

Guidelines for add/drop period:

• Classes less than four weeks must be added/dropped prior to the start of the class
• Classes four/five weeks long must be added/dropped within the first two days of the class
• Classes eight/ten weeks long must be added/dropped within the first three days of the class
• Classes eleven through sixteen weeks long must be added/dropped within the first two weeks of the class

Course withdrawal

Adding or dropping a course is not permitted after the add/drop period, unless for a serious and compelling reason. The student must be able to provide supporting documentation for the reason and must obtain the Undergraduate & Graduate Studies Dean’s signature.

For more information regarding the withdrawal process,please see the Undergraduate & Graduate Studies website.