The Center for Advising Services and the Eastman Office of Academic Affairs share the following notable dates and deadlines: 

• September 12–25: Instructor permission is required to add a course, including independent study and independent research
• September 25: Last day to drop a course

To add coursework, complete a drop/add form and follow these instructions. Instructor permission should be submitted via email with the drop/add form to  registrar@rochester.edu. Instructor permission is not required when a student drops a class.

Students in the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences need the approval of their undergraduate coordinator for all schedule changes. All other students should communicate with their college advisor about any proposed changes to their schedule. Eastman School of Music students should submit the Eastman add/drop/withdraw form for any course changes with appropriate documented permission from instructors, if needed. All undergraduate students must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits to retain their full-time status. Students should consult the 2026–27 academic calendar for academic deadlines.