Last Day to Drop, Graduate Students, Spring 2026

New Deadline for Graduate Students to Drop

Feb. 6, 2026, the third Friday of spring 2026 instruction, is the last day for graduate students to drop classes online using self-service registration. You may continue to add classes.

Undergraduate and second bachelor’s degree students have until the end of the fourth week of classes to drop online, through Sunday, Feb. 15. For details, visit Last Day to Drop, Undergraduates, Spring 2026.

Spring 2026 Details

Graduate Students

• You’re a graduate student if you’re working toward a master’s, doctorate, credential or certificate.
• After Feb. 6, you must request formal approval to withdraw, including medical withdrawals, using the “Late Change in Academic Schedule” form at Graduate Evaluations: Forms.
• No other dates have changed.

Undergraduate Students

• You’re an undergraduate student if you’re working toward a first or second bachelor’s degree.
• After Feb. 15, 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.
• No dates have changed.

Precautions for Reducing Units, All Students

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

It is the your responsibility as a student to withdraw from classes you will not attend.

• Please be aware of the Withdrawal Policies and Procedures to avoid a failing grade and more.
• Find instructions, forms and deadlines at Late Schedule Changes.
• Reach out to your academic advisor for assistance if needed.