Drops and Withdrawals

• Notifying the instructor or ceasing to attend class does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal.
• Changing from one section to another of the same class is considered both a drop and an add.
• Refunds are given for classes dropped during the refund period if procedures are followed. For more information, see the Refund Schedule and Calendar. The registration fee will not be refunded for a dropped class.
• A class dropped after the add/drop deadline is considered a withdrawal and therefore not entitled to a refund; it cannot be used to pay for a late add class.
• For instructions on appealing for exceptions to the refund policy, including having unpaid charges removed from a bill, click here.

All completed and signed forms (see below) should be submitted to the Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) Registration Office in one of the following ways:

• In Person or by Mail - CPE Registration Office, 100 Venture Way, Suite 201, Hadley, MA 01035.  NOTE:  The postmark date is considered the date of drop/withdrawal.
• Fax - 413-545-0513

To drop a class before the Add/Drop deadline (all students):

1. Complete the electronic drop form.
   OR
2. Print and complete the Credit Course Change form.
   OR
3. If you have a CPE appointment in SPIRE, you can drop the class via SPIRE self-enrollment.

To withdraw from a class during the Withdrawal period (all students):

Note: Classes dropped during the Withdrawal period will show a grade of "DR" (graduate students) or "W" (undergraduate students) on the transcript.

1. Complete the electronic drop form.
   OR
2. Print and complete the Credit Course Change form.
   OR
3. If you have a CPE appointment in SPIRE, you may be able to drop the class via SPIRE self-enrollment.

To withdraw from a class after the Withdrawal period ends (Late Withdrawal):

Note: Classes dropped after the Withdrawal period ends will show a grade of "WP" or "WF" for graduate students and "W" for undergraduate students on the transcript.

Graduate students:

Complete a Graduate Late Add/Drop form, obtaining Instructor signature before submitting.

Undergraduate Students:

Complete all three forms listed below:

1. Credit Course Change form
2. Withdrawal Request form  Note: Matriculated students need the signature of their academic dean; non-degree students need the signature of a CPE Advisor.
3. Instructor Verification for Withdrawal form