Course change & withdrawal dates
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Winter Session
Summer Session
Winter Session 2013/14
Add, drop, or switch courses
You may add, drop, or switch courses on the Student Service Centre (SSC) without receiving a W standing on your record (transcript) until the dates below.
| Date | Courses |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2013 | Most term 1 courses and Distance Education term A courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
| September 20, 2013 | Most two-term courses (term 1 & 2) and Distance Education term B courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
| January 20, 2014 | Most term 2 courses and Distance Education term C courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
| January 24, 2014 | Most Distance Education term D courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
Note
- You will not be permitted to switch between Credit/D/Fail and percentage grading after the dates above. Check Switching between Credit/D/Fail and percentage grading for more information.
- If you want to add a course after the dates above, you will need to seek permission from your faculty and to complete the Change of Registration (Add/Drop) Form.
- If you drop a course after the start of term, you may be responsible for some or all of the course fees. View the withdrawal fee information for Summer Session refunds and Winter Session refunds for more information.
Withdrawal with a W standing
You may withdraw from registered courses on the SSC any time up to the dates below. Withdrawals will be noted with a W standing on your record (transcript). W standings will not be included in averages.
| Date | Courses |
|---|---|
| October 11, 2013 | Most Term 1 courses and Distance Education term A courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
| November 22, 2013 | Most two-term courses and Distance Education term B courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
| February 7, 2014 | Most Term 2 courses and Distance Education term C courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
| March 21, 2014 | Most Distance Education term D courses: refer to the Course Schedule for details on withdrawal date information specific to each course. |
Note
- If you face extenuating circumstances that require changes to your registration outside the dates above, talk to your academic advising office. You can find the academic concession policy in the UBC Calendar.
- If you drop a course after the dates above, you will be responsible for all of the course fees. View the withdrawal fee information for Summer Session refunds and Winter Session refunds for more information.
- Read more about change of registration policies in the UBC Calendar.
Summer Session 2013
Change of registration dates
Course change dates vary in the Summer Session depending on start and end date and the length of the course. Consult the 2013 Summer Session course schedule for individual course information.
For further information, consult the Academic Year in the Calendar.
