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What happens when you drop a class at UMD?
There will be no charge for courses dropped prior to this date. During the first five days of classes: 80% refund. There will be a 20% charge imposed for courses dropped during this period. Anytime after the first five days of classes: 0% refund.
How do I add a class to UMD?
Via email: complete the registration request form and submit completed form via email to [email protected].
- Please note that late registration begins on the first day of classes.
- All course registrations must be processed by the end of the Schedule Adjustment period (first 10 days of classes).
What is a retroactive withdrawal?
A retroactive withdrawal is defined as a request to withdraw from a course after the last day the class meets or from a full term after the last day of classes for the term.
How do I add a course to my waitlist UMD?
Waitlist Information
- Follow steps 1 through 5 listed in Registration Instructions.
- You’ll get the message about the course being closed.
- To add yourself to the waitlist/holdfile, select Add to Waitlist.
- Select the section(s) you want to waitlist and click the Add to Waitlist button.
How many classes can you drop with AW UMD?
Single Course Drop With a ‘W’ Students are limited to dropping a maximum of 4 credits or one course. For undergraduate students, courses dropped during the drop period will be recorded on the student’s official transcript with a ‘W’ notation.
Does dropping a class affect fafsa?
Dropping a class with financial aid won’t necessarily affect your FAFSA and financial aid award. If you’re taking extra classes, for instance, you could probably afford to remove one from your schedule.
How many courses can you waitlist for UMD?
Students may place themselves on the waitlist/hold file for up to six (6) sections of a course. A student will be given a seat in the first section that becomes available and all other waitlisted sections will be removed.
What does Holdfile mean UMD?
Holdfile: A holdfile is a registration computer file that compiles the names of students who wish to take a restricted course for which they do not meet the criteria (e.g., a PSYC course for non-psychology majors).
How do I get on Holdfile UMD?
To be eligible for the waitlist/hold file, a student cannot be registered for any other section of the desired course. A student would have to drop the registered section before placing themselves on the waitlist/hold file. A student will be removed from any waitlisted sections if registered for the same course.
Will I lose my student loan if I drop a class?
In most cases, one dropped class won’t affect your student loans. However, there’s a certain course load you have to meet if you don’t want the monthly payments to start on your student loans.