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Drop a Class

Students may drop regular session classes from their schedule through the tenth week of the semester.  Please see the Academic Calendar for exact deadlines.

Drop a Class

If students drop a regular-session class before the tenth day of the semester, the class will not appear on their transcript. However, if they drop a regular-session class after the tenth day, their transcript will show a grade of W (withdrawal) for that class.

W Grades

W grades will not be used in GPA calculation but may affect financial aid eligibility.

Limits on Withdrawals

Boise State limits the number of withdrawals (Ws) a student may receive while enrolled at Boise State.

  • Students pursuing an associate degree may receive up to five Ws.
  • Students pursuing baccalaureate degrees may receive up to ten Ws, including any received while in an associate degree, advanced technical certificate, or technical certificate program.
  • Ws received before fall semester 1995 do not count toward the total allowed.
  • Withdrawals from co-requisite courses that must be taken together (primarily lecture/lab courses) will count as one course for permitted withdrawal purposes.
  • Withdrawals received as a result of a complete withdrawal from the university will not count toward the W total.

Workshops and Other Short Courses

Workshops, short courses, five-week, and eight-week courses have different drop deadlines. See the Academic Calendar, Deadlines by Session table for exact deadlines.

Dropping After the Deadline

Students who wish to drop a class after the tenth week must complete a Request Form to Drop a Class After the Deadline.

More information

For more information on dropping classes, please visit the Office of the Registrar – Dropping Classes.