Add/Drop Policies and Procedures

Add/Drop- students who need to drop must follow the add/Drop policy provided by the University. See below Filing Dates and Instructions.

Weeks 1 through the end of the add/drop period

Census through Week 11

Weeks 12 through 15

If a student needs to drop all courses enrolled in for a term, he or she may do so online at My.CSUDH before the term begins and during the first three weeks of the semester. They may also submit a Change of Program Form [PDF] which must include all of the courses they intend to drop. No signature required.

The academic record shows withdrawal but does not indicate specific course. 

Drops during this period must be for serious and compelling reasons. The following is required to drop:

·     Petition for Exception Form

·     Change of Program Form

·     Statement on why you are dropping

·     Supporting Documentation

·     Signature of instructor and Department Chairperson is required.

A grade of "W" will be assigned for all courses. No refund of the State University Fees allowed. Prorated tuition refund in accordance with refund table in current Schedule of Classes.

Drops during this period must be for serious accident or illness.

·    Petition for Exception Form

·    Change of Program Form

·    Statement on why you are dropping

·    Supporting Documentation

·    Signature of instructor and Department Chairperson is required.

A grade of "W" will be assigned for all courses. No refund of fees or tuition is allowed. Qualified withdrawals during this period will not count against 18-unit limit.

Once you have gathered the instructor signature/s, you will need to submit the Petition for Exception, Change of Program form, Statement, and supporting documents to Pamela Curtis at hus@csudh.edu. Make sure all documents are included. If you are dropping a non-HUS course, you will need to gather the instructor/s, Chair/s, and Dean/s signature before sending the packet to Pam. For questions related to this process, you may reach out to Pamela Curtis.