Last Day to Drop, Graduate Students, Fall 2026

Sept. 11, 2026, the third Friday of fall 2026 instruction, is the last day for graduate students to drop or swap classes online using self-service registration.

Undergraduate and second bachelor’s degree students have until the end of the fourth week of classes to drop online, through Sept. 20. For details, visit Last Day to Drop, Undergraduates, Fall 2026.

Fall 2026 Details

Graduate Students

• You’re a graduate student if you’re working toward a master’s, doctorate, credential or university certificate.
• After Sept. 11, you must request formal approval to withdraw, including medical withdrawals, using the “Late Change in Academic Schedule” form at Graduate Evaluations: Forms.

Undergraduate Students

• You’re an undergraduate student if you’re working toward a bachelor’s degree, including a second bachelor’s.
• After Sept. 20, you must request formal approval to withdraw or change the basis of grading. Visit Student Forms: Late Change in Academic Schedule for Undergraduate and Second Bachelor’s Students.

Partial Withdrawal Refund

• Sept. 11 is also the last day to be eligible for a partial withdrawal refund. Before you drop/swap, be sure to read the warning below.

Precautions for Reducing Units, All Students

It is the your responsibility as a student to withdraw from classes. Reducing the number of enrolled units can impact your eligibility for financial aid, campus housing, international student status and more. Review the following websites to understand the impact of dropping one or more classes from your schedule:

• Potential Impact of Change in Academic Schedule
• Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid
• What Affects My Aid: Enrollment Requirements

Find instructions, forms and deadlines at Late Schedule Changes. Reach out to your academic advisor for assistance if needed.