Registration is a continuous process at Penn State, beginning with the student's first day to register and continuing until the first day of classes for the semester. Once the semester begins, the process of changing the student's course schedule is referred to as dropping/adding courses (policy 34-87 and policy 34-89). Before registering or making any registration changes consult with your academic adviser.
Before registering or making any registration changes consult with your academic adviser.
The period of time at the start of each course when adding a course can be made without a $6 drop/add fee.
Adding a course that will take a student over 19 credits for the semester.
Effective Spring 2022, students who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 can enroll for up to 24 credits.
The department has restricted registration, department approval to add the course must be obtained.
Course add occurring after the add period.
There are financial implications to consider when dropping courses. Tuition penalties may apply and financial aid may be impacted. Students who receive financial aid are strongly encouraged to consult with the Office of Student Aid.
The period of time at the start of each course when dropping a course can be made without receiving a $6 drop/add fee. Dropping a course during this time means that:
There are two ways in which a student can drop a course:
Dropping a course after the regular drop period and before the late drop deadline, (policy 34-89). A student can drop a course with certain restrictions and requirements. They are:
There are two ways in which a student can late drop a course:
If a student wishes to register for a course without earning a letter grade or credit, the course may be taken as an audit (policy 34-68, 48-80).