Adding or dropping a class is a normal part of managing your academic schedule. It's important to understand registration deadlines and how schedule changes may affect your enrollment, financial aid, academic progress, and tuition charges.
Review the information below before making changes to your class schedule.
Before You Add or Drop a Class
Before making changes to your schedule, consider how it may affect:
- Your financial aid eligibility
- Your enrollment status (full-time or part-time)
- Degree or certificate progress
- Athletic eligibility (if applicable)
- Veterans benefits (if applicable)
- International student status (if applicable)
If you're unsure whether dropping a class is the right decision, we encourage you to speak with a counselor before making changes.
Registration Deadlines
Students may add or drop classes only during the published registration periods. Be sure to review the Academic Calendar and Class Schedule for important dates, including the last day to add a class, the last day to drop a class without a "W," withdrawal deadlines, census dates, and semester end dates.
Schedule Change Resources
Add a Class
Learn about adding classes before the published deadline and understand when instructor approval may be required.
Drop a Class
Review important deadlines, refund information, and how dropping a class may affect your enrollment.
Waitlists
If a class is full, you may be eligible to join a waitlist. Learn how waitlists work and what happens if a seat becomes available.
Registration Tutorials
Need assistance using MyBCC? Our online tutorials provide step-by-step instructions for registering, adding classes, dropping classes, and other common student tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a class after the semester begins?
Classes may be added only during the published add period. After the add deadline, instructor approval and additional college procedures may be required if late adds are permitted.
What happens if I drop a class?
Dropping a class may affect your enrollment status, financial aid, veterans benefits, athletic eligibility, or academic progress. Review the appropriate deadlines and consult with a counselor if you have questions before dropping a class.
Will I receive a refund if I drop a class?
Refund eligibility depends on when you drop a class. Review the Fees & Refunds page for important refund deadlines.
What is the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a class?
Students who drop a class before the published deadline may avoid receiving a "W" notation on their transcript. Classes dropped after the drop deadline but before the withdrawal deadline generally receive a "W" grade.
Need Additional Assistance?
If you have questions about adding or dropping classes, Admissions & Records is here to help. If you need assistance deciding whether changing your schedule is the best option, please contact Counseling before making changes.
