Add and Drop Deadlines
Effective Summer 2023, the Drake University adopted new add and drop deadlines and refund rules. Please review the information below carefully.
Adding a Course
Students may add a class using the online registration tools in Self Service through the deadlines outlined below. After the add deadline, students may add a class using an Add/Drop Form if granted approval by the instructor and student's dean's office.
Dropping a Course
Drop Period: Students may drop a class using the online registration tools in Self Service through the deadlines outlined below. Courses dropped during this time will result in no coursework appearing on the student's transcript.
Drop-with-W Period: Student must use the Add/Drop Form to request a drop with a W through the deadlines outlined below. Courses dropped during this time will appear on the student's transcript with the administrative mark of "W" (withdrawal).
Please note: Adding or dropping classes may cause your status to change from part-time or full-time and may affect your academic or financial aid status. We encourage you to speak with your advisor and financial aid office if you have concerns.
Registration Resources
Tuition, Fees, and Refund Resources
Procedure: Students may add a class online via MyDrake through the Last Day to Add schedule below. Students may drop a class online through the Last Day to Drop Without a W. Instructions can be found here. Drops that occur beyond the deadlines in the schedule require an add/drop form
Session Code |
Session Name |
Session Dates |
Last Day to Add |
Last Day to Drop Without a W |
Last Day to Drop With a W |
1 | Full Term (16 Weeks) | 08/26/24 - 12/13/24 | 9/1/2024 | 9/8/2024 | 10/27/2024 |
6A | Six-Week Session A (6 Weeks) | 08/26/24 - 10/06/24 | 8/22/2024 | 9/1/2024 | 9/15/2024 |
6B | Six-Week Session B (6 Weeks) | 10/21/24 - 12/01/24 | 10/17/2024 | 10/27/2024 | 11/10/2024 |
L1 | Law School Full Term | 08/26/24 - 12/20/24 | 9/1/2024 | 9/8/2024 | 10/27/2024 |
EXC | Full Term (<16 Weeks) | Variable | Based on length of class. Contact registrar@ozone-1.com for more information. |
Session Code |
Session Name |
Session Dates |
Last Day to Add |
Last Day to Drop Without a W |
Last Day to Drop With a W |
1 | Full Term (15 Weeks) | 01/27/2025 - 05/16/2025 | 2/2/2025 | 2/9/2025 | 3/30/2025 |
6A | Six-Week Session A (6 Weeks) | 01/27/2025 - 03/09/2025 | 1/23/2025 | 2/2/2025 | 2/16/2025 |
6B | Six-Week Session B (6 Weeks) | 03/24/2025 - 05/04/2025 | 3/20/2025 | 3/30/2025 | 4/13/2025 |
JTM | J-Term Session (3 Weeks) | 01/06/2025 - 01/24/2025 | 12/11/2024 | 1/12/2025 | 1/19/2025 |
L1 | Law School Session 1 (16 Weeks) | 01/21/2025 - 05/15/2025 | 1/26/2025 | 2/2/2025 | 3/23/2025 |
L2 | Law School Session 2 (6 Weeks) | 01/21/2025 - 03/02/2025 | 1/20/2025 | 1/26/2025 | 2/9/2025 |
L3 | Law School Session 3 (7 Weeks) | 03/17/2025 - 05/04/2025 | 3/16/2025 | 3/23/2025 | 4/13/2025 |
EXC | Full Term (<16 Weeks) | Variable | Based on length of class. Contact registrar@ozone-1.com for more information. |