Before dropping or withdrawing from a course
- Make sure you’re aware of the add/drop deadline.
- If you withdraw after the deadline, review the impacts of a “W” on your transcript.
- International students should consider the immigration impacts of withdrawing from courses.
How to drop or withdraw from a course in Workday
If you’re dropping a course before the add/drop deadline, you can find step-by-step instructions on how to do so in Workday. If you’re withdrawing from a course after the add/drop deadline, follow these instructions instead.
How to swap courses in Workday
Workday allows you to swap courses or sections in most courses. This means you can switch a course or section you’re already registered in with a different one while keeping your current spot until a seat in the new course or section is confirmed.
This may be a convenient alternative to dropping a course. If you drop a course, your seat is immediately available to other students. You can follow step-by-step instructions on swapping a course.
Find support
If you are having technical difficulties in Workday with dropping a course, contact your Enrolment Services Advisor.
If you would like to discuss your course load or the impacts of withdrawing from courses, drop into Science Advising.
If you would like advice on specific courses for your specialization, contact your department advisor. Each department’s contact information can be found on their department website.