Deadlines for the drop and withdrawal periods vary by course duration and are posted on the UNH Master Academic Calendar.
Drop Period
During the drop period, a student may unenroll from a course through Webcat or by working with their academic advisor. A course dropped during the drop period will not appear on the student transcript.
Course drop period deadlines (webcat)
- Webcat drop period deadlines for courses are set based on the below logic for reference.
- Webcat drop periods close on the last day to drop at 11:59 p.m.
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| Fall Semester |
Last day to Drop Course |
| Full Term |
100% Refund - Second Friday |
|
50% Refund - Fifth Friday |
| Full Term - Grad Thesis |
100% Refund - Third Friday |
|
50% Refund - Fifth Friday |
| Term 1 |
100% Refund - Second Friday |
| Term 2 |
100% Refund - Second Friday |
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| January Term |
Last day to Drop Course |
| All Terms |
100% Refund - First Day of On Campus Courses |
|
0% Refund – 4th Business Day of On Campus Courses |
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| Spring Semester |
Last day to Drop Course |
| Full Term |
100% Refund - Second Friday |
|
50% Refund - Fifth Friday |
| Full Term - Grad Thesis |
100% Refund - Third Friday |
|
50% Refund - Fifth Friday |
| Term 3 |
100% Refund - Second Friday |
| Term 4 |
100% Refund - Second Friday |
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| Summer |
Last day to Drop Course |
| Full Term |
First Day of Term |
| Term 5 |
Second Friday |
| Summer Session I |
Fifth Business Day of Classes |
| Summer Session II |
Tenth Business Day of Classes |
| Summer Session III |
Eighth Business Day of Classes |
| Summer Session IV |
Fifth Business Day of Classes |
| Special Summer Session* |
*Count Weeks of Course: one business day of drop per week of the course |
Withdrawal Period
Following the drop period, there is a withdrawal period. Withdrawal from a course during the withdrawal period will be recorded on a student transcript with a grade of W. The Withdrawal (W) grade is not included in GPA calculations. Students are responsible for consulting with their academic advisor and the Student Accounts Office to understand the academic and financial implications of receiving a Withdrawal (W) grade prior to making changes to their enrollment.
Course Withdrawal Period Deadlines
- Deadline dates for withdrawing from a course are set based on the below logic for reference.
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| Fall Semester |
Last day to Withdraw from Course |
| Full Term |
Ninth Friday |
| Full Term - Grad Thesis |
Ninth Friday |
| Term 1 |
Fourth Friday |
| Term 2 |
Fourth Friday |
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| January Term |
Last day to Withdraw from Course |
| All Terms |
Dependent on Term Dates & Drop Deadline (Listed on UNH Master Calendar if Applicable) |
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| Spring Semester |
Last day to Withdraw from Course |
| Full Term |
Tenth Friday |
| Full Term - Grad Thesis |
Tenth Friday |
| Term 3 |
Fourth Friday |
| Term 4 |
Fourth Friday |
Academic Calendar
| Event |
Year |
| Summer |
Last day to Withdraw from Course |
| Full Term |
Not Applicable - Students Must Petition |
| Term 5 |
Fourth Friday |
| Summer Session I |
Dependent on Term Dates & Drop Deadline (Listed on UNH Master Calendar) |
| Summer Session II |
Dependent on Term Dates & Drop Deadline (Listed on UNH Master Calendar) |
| Summer Session III |
Dependent on Term Dates & Drop Deadline (Listed on UNH Master Calendar) |
| Summer Session IV |
Dependent on Term Dates & Drop Deadline (Listed on UNH Master Calendar) |
| Special Summer Session |
Not Applicable - Students Must Petition |
Exclusion from a Course After Enrollment
A student may be excluded from any course after enrollment, with or without penalty, upon recommendation of the instructor and with the approval of the dean of the college in which the student is registered, as soon as it becomes reasonably apparent that such student is unqualified to carry the course successfully.
Refund Policies & Deadlines
For refund policies see Student Accounts and Financial Aid. Refund deadlines are also posted on the UNH Master Academic Calendar.
