How Do I Request to Drop or Withdraw From a Course?

Drop vs. Withdrawal: What's the Difference?

The option available to you depends on the dates set by the Teaching Institution:

• Drop: Available if the course is still within the Add/Drop period. A dropped course typically does not appear on your transcript.

• Withdrawal: Available after the Add/Drop period has passed. A withdrawal usually results in a "W" on your transcript.

Note: If your course has not yet been approved and is still in Requested status, please do not use this process. See "How Do I Cancel a Registration Request?" for instructions.

How Do I Request a Drop?

You can submit a drop request if the course is in Enrolled or Active status and the Drop Date has not passed. Please confirm with your Home Institution that you've been dropped in ACS and in the Home Institution's records. To locate your institution’s contact information click here for details.

1. Log in to the Student App and select Current Enrollments

2. Locate the course you want to drop and click See Details

3. Click Request Drop

4. Enter a reason for the drop in the text field 

5. Click Submit Request 

6. Click Continue to close the confirmation pop-up  

How Do I Request a Withdrawal?

If the official Drop Date listed in the course description has passed, the Drop button will be replaced by the Withdraw button.

1. From the Student App homepage, click Current Enrollments  

2. Locate the course and click See Details

3. Click Withdraw 

4. Provide a reason for your withdrawal 

5. Click Submit Request 

6. Click Continue to close the confirmation pop-up