Adding and Dropping Classes

Once a student has registered for one or more classes, changes to that schedule (additions and/or deletions) are made using MyBradley until the specified deadlines listed below.

Each semester and session has two drop deadlines. The first is the deadline is to add on MyBradley without special permission. The second is the deadline to add a class with a Late Add Form. Classes dropped by the first deadline WILL NOT be part of the permanent academic record. Classes dropped by the second deadline are recorded on the permanent academic record with the indication of “W” (withdrawn) and the official withdrawal date.

After these specified deadlines, the dean of the college in the student’s major may, in cases of extreme hardship, authorize a student to withdraw from one or more, or all, courses. This action is recorded on the student’s permanent academic record with the grade of “W” along with the official withdrawal date. Please contact Student Financial Services regarding any financial adjustments.

To add courses after the last day to add deadline, an undergraduate student must obtain a Late Add form and obtain signatures from the academic advisor, the instructor of the class, the chair of the department offering the class, and the dean of the college. The dean of the college of the student’s major (if first-time registration or re-registration, e.g. due to non-payment) or the dean of the college of the course if adding a course to the current schedule.

A graduate student must obtain a Late Add form and signatures of the graduate coordinator or, for business only, the associate dean of the college, the instructor of the added class, the department chair for the added class, and the director of graduate education.

Deadlines to Add and Drop Individual Classes

May Interim, Summer Semester & Sessions, Fall Semester & Sessions 2025

May Interim 2024

May 20, Tuesday	Last day of open registration
May 21, Wednesday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
May 21, Wednesday	Last day to add a class with special permission
May 25, Sunday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Summer Semester 2025

May 28, Wednesday	Last day of open registration
June 3, Tuesday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
June 3, Tuesday	Last day to add a class with special permission
July 28, Monday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Summer Session I 2025

May 24, Saturday	Last day of open registration
May 27, Tuesday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
May 27, Tuesday	Last day to add a class with special permission
June 22, Sunday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Summer Session II 2025

July 12, Saturday	Last day of open registration
July 15, Tuesday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
July 15, Tuesday	Last day to add a class with special permission
August 10, Sunday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Fall Semester 2025

September 5, Friday	Last day of open registration
September 12, Friday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
September 12, Friday	Last day to add a class with special permission
November 19, Wednesday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Fall Session I 2025

August 31, Sunday	Last day of open registration
September 3, Wednesday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
September 3, Wednesday	Last day to add a class with special permission
October 2, Thursday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Fall Session II 2025

September 5, Friday	Last day of open registration
October 28, Tuesday	Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript
October 28, Tuesday	Last day to add a class with special permission
December 4, Thursday	Last day to drop classes with a “W” on the transcript

Refund Policy

For the May Interim and Fall Semester, the full tuition will be refunded for an individual class according to the deadlines listed at the Student Financial Services website. Housing fees are not refundable.

Complete Withdrawal

May Interim and Summer Semester & Sessions

Students who wish to withdraw from all classes during May Interim and Summer Semester & Sessions must drop those classes using MyBradley by the deadlines listed above. A student who withdraws from the university after the last day to drop without a “W” on the transcript will have all classes recorded with an indication of “W” (withdrawn) and the official withdrawal date.

After the final withdrawal deadline, the dean of the college in which a student is majoring may, in cases of extreme hardship, authorize a student to withdraw from one or more, or all, courses. This action will be recorded on the student’s permanent academic record with a grade of “W” together with the withdrawal date.

Tuition will be refunded for an individual class according to the deadlines listed at the Student Financial Services website.

Fall or Spring Semesters & Sessions

Undergraduate students who have not claimed their classes and who wish to withdraw from all classes in which they are registered should drop those courses using MyBradley.
After classes begin, undergraduate students registered for 12 or more semester hours who wish to withdraw from all classes in which they are registered should initiate a Request to Withdraw at the Center for Student Support Services in Sisson Hall 101 by calling (309) 677-3910. The need for exit interviews will be determined, and the Center will complete the processing of the withdrawal through appropriate administration offices.
If a refund is in order, it will be audited and a check will be mailed. No refunds will be issued to the student in person. Please allow six weeks for receipt of a refund.
A student who withdraws from the university during the third through the twelfth week of classes will have all classes recorded with the indication of “W” (withdrawn) and the withdrawal date on the permanent academic record.
After the twelfth week of classes, the dean of the college in which a student is majoring may, in cases of extreme hardship, authorize a student to withdraw from one or more, or all, courses. This action will be recorded on the student’s permanent academic record with a “W” together with the withdrawal date.
Students who have not claimed their classes and who wish to withdraw from all classes in which they are registered should drop those courses using MyBradley, the online registration system. A student who withdraws from the university during the third through the twelfth week of classes will have all classes recorded with the indication of “W” (withdrawn) and the withdrawal date on the permanent academic record.