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Refunds, Drops, and Grading Deadlines

Find the refund schedules–as well as the drop and grading deadlines–for each term. To be eligible for a refund, you must officially withdraw from San Jac by the refund schedule deadline. 

How to drop a class

  • Please complete course drops online if possible. To drop a course, visit SOS, navigate to the top menu item 'Students - Registration,' and select 'Register - Add or Drop Classes.'"
  • If you need to submit written drop requests, take them to the Admissions and/or Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer offices from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday.

Refund Details

  • Certain costs cannot be refunded.
  • Beginning the day after the main payment deadline for the term, the SOS website will be unavailable between midnight and 3 a.m.
  • If you are on the installment payment plan, you need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
  • If you become an in-district resident after registering for classes, the College will grant a refund if you present proof to Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer by the 12th class day of the fall or spring term or by the eighth class day of the summer session.
  • Any questions? Contact us at 281-998-6150 or information@sjcd.edu for one-on-one help.

Refund Schedule, Drop, Attendance, and Grading Deadlines

Specific withdrawal and refund dates apply to each course, based on the start date and class length.  If you are on an installment payment plan, you will need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.

The refund deadlines and the last day to drop schedule are below.*
* Only the Texas legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board can adjust this schedule.

Standard 16 Weeks (1)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Tuesday, September 2 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 4 70%
Friday, September 5 – Wednesday, September 10 25%
Thursday, September 11 – Monday, November 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 10
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/3-9/4 (Wed-Thurs)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/6-10/7 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/10-11/11 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 8

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Weekend (1W)

Classes begin Friday, September 5 and end Sunday, December 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, September 4 100%
Friday, September 5 – Tuesday, September 16 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 17 – Friday, September 19 70%
Saturday, September 20 – Wednesday, September 24 25%
Thursday, September 25 – Monday, November 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 24
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/17-9/18 (Wed-Thurs)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/13-10/14 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/10-11/11 (Wed-Thurs)

*Grading Opens: Friday, December 5

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 8 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 4 Weeks (4A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, September 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Wednesday, August 20 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, August 21 70%
Friday, August 22 25%
Saturday, August 23 – Friday, September 5 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, September 5  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, August 22
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/25-8/26 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/2-9/3 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Monday, September 8

*Grading Closes: Saturday, September 13 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 4 Weeks (4B)

Classes begin Monday, September 15 and end Friday, October 10

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 14 100%
Monday, September 15 – Wednesday, September 17 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, September 18 70%
Friday, September 19 25%
Saturday, September 20 – Friday, October 3 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, October 3  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, September 19
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/22-9/23 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/29-9/30 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, October 6

*Grading Closes: Saturday, October 11 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Third 4 Weeks (4C)

Classes begin Monday, October 13 and end Friday, November 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 12 100%
Monday, October 13 – Wednesday, October 15 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, October 16 70%
Friday, October 17 25%
Saturday, October 18 – Friday, October 31 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, October 31  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, October 17
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/20-10/21 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

10/27-10/28 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, November 3

*Grading Closes: Saturday, November 8 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Fourth 4 Weeks (4D)

Classes begin Monday, November 10 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, November 9 100%
Monday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 12 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, November 13 70%
Friday, November 14 25%
Saturday, November 15 – Friday, December 5 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, December 5  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, November 14
Initial Class Roster Certification 11/17-11/18 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

12/1-12/2 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 8

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information


First 5 Weeks (5A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, September 19

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Thursday, August 21 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, August 22 70%
Saturday, August 23 – Monday, August 25 25%
Tuesday, August 26 – Thursday, September 11 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, September 11  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, August 25
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/25-8/26 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/8-9/9 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, September 15

*Grading Closes: Saturday, September 20 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 5 Weeks (5B)

Classes begin Monday, September 22 and end Friday, October 24

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 21 100%
Monday, September 22 – Thursday, September 25 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, September 26 70%
Saturday, September 27 – Monday, September 29 25%
Tuesday, September 30 – Thursday, October 16 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, October 16  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, September 29
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/29-9/30(Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

10/13-10/14 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, October 20

*Grading Closes: Saturday, October 25 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Third 5 Weeks (5C)

Classes begin Monday, October 27 and end Friday, December 5

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 26 100%
Monday, October 27 – Thursday, October 30 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, October 31 70%
Saturday, November 1 – Monday, November 3 25%
Tuesday, November 4 – Thursday, November 20 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, November 20  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, November 3
Initial Class Roster Certification 11/3-11/4 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/17-11/18 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 1

*Grading Closes: Saturday, December 6 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 6 Weeks (6A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, September 26

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Thursday, August 21 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, August 22 70%
Saturday, August 23 – Tuesday, August 26 25%
Wednesday, August 27 – Wednesday, September 17 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, September 17  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, August 26
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/25-8/26 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/8-9/9 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, September 22

*Grading Closes: Saturday, September 27 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 6 Weeks-Weekend (6AS)

Classes begin Friday, September 5 and end Sunday, October 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, September 4 100%
Friday, September 5 – Monday, September 8 (Census Date) 70%
Tuesday, September 9 70%
Wednesday, September 10 – Thursday, September 11 25%
Friday, September 12 – Friday, October 3 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, October 3  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, September 11
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/9-9/10 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/29-9/30 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, October 10

*Grading Closes: Monday, October 13 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Second 7 Weeks-Weekend (7BS)

Classes begin Friday, October 17 and end Sunday, December 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, October 16 100%
Friday, October 17 – Tuesday, October 21 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, October 22 – Thursday, October 23 70%
Friday, October 24 – Monday, October 27 25%
Tuesday, October 28 – Wednesday, November 19 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, November 19  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, October 27
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/22-10/23 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/17-11/18 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, December 5

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 8 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Wednesday, October 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Monday, August 25 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 27 70%
Thursday, August 28 – Tuesday, September 2 25%
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 25 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, September 26  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 2
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/26-8/27 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/15-9/16 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, October 6

*Grading Closes: Saturday, October 11 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 8 Weeks (8B)

Classes begin Monday, October 13 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 12 100%
Monday, October 13 - Monday, October 20 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, October 21 – Wednesday, October 22 70%
Thursday, October 23 – Friday, October 24 25%
Saturday, October 25 – Friday, November 21 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, November 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, October 24
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/21-10/22 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/17-11/18 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 8

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

10 Weeks (10)

Classes begin Monday, September 29 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 28 100%
Monday, September 29 – Tuesday, October 7 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, October 8 – Thursday, October 9 70%
Friday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 14 25%
Wednesday, October 15 – Wednesday, November 19 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, November 19  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, October 14
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/8-10/9 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/10-11/11 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 8

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 12 Weeks (12A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, November 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Thursday, August 28 (Census) 70%
Friday, August 29 – Wednesday, September 3 70%
Thursday, September 4 – Monday, September 8 25%
Tuesday, September 9 – Friday, October 17 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, October 17  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, September 8
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/2-9/3 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

9/22-9/23 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

10/15-10/16 (Wed-Thurs)

*Grading Opens: Monday, November 3

*Grading Closes: Saturday, November 8 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 12 Weeks (12B)

Classes begin Monday, September 15 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 14 100%
Monday, September 15 – Thursday, September 25 (Census) 70%
Friday, September 26 – Tuesday, September 30 70%
Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 3 25%
Saturday, October 4 – Friday, November 14 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 14  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, October 3
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/29-9/30 (Mon- Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/21-10/22 (Tues-Wed)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/17-11/18 (Mon- Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 8

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

13 Weeks (13)

Classes begin Tuesday, September 2 and end Friday, December 5

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Monday, September 1 100%
Tuesday, September 2 – Monday, September 15 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, September 16 – Thursday, September 18 70%
Friday, September 19 – Tuesday, September 23 25%
Wednesday, September 24 – Thursday, November 6 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, November 6  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 23
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/16-9/17 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/13-10/14 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/10-11/11 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 1

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 6 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

 

3-Week Mini Term (3)

Classes begin Monday, December 16 and end Thursday, January 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, December 15 100%
Monday, December 16 – Tuesday, December 17 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, December 18 70%
Thursday, December 19 25%
Friday, December 20 – Friday, December 27 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, December 27  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, December 19
Initial Class Roster Certification 12/18-12/19 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

12/30-12/31 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Thursday, January 2

*Grading Closes: Monday, January 6 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Standard 16 Weeks (1)

Classes begin Monday, January 13 and end Friday, May 9

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 12 100%
Monday, January 13 – Monday, January 27 (Census Date) 70%
Tuesday, January 28 – Thursday, January 30 70%
Friday, January 31 – Wednesday, February 5 25%
Thursday, February 6 – Thursday, April 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, April 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, February 5
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/28-1/29 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

3/3-3/4 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

4/1-4/2 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Monday, May 5

*Grading Closes: Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Weekend (1WF, 1WS)

Classes begin Friday, January 31 and end Sunday, May 4

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, January 30 100%
Friday, January 31 – Wednesday, February 12 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, February 13 – Monday, February 17 70%
Tuesday, February 18 – Thursday, February 20 25%
Friday, February 21 – Friday, April 11 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, April 11  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, February 20
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/17-2/18 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

3/10-3/11 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

4/1-4/2 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Friday, May 2

*Grading Closes: Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 4 Weeks (4A)

Classes begin Monday, January 13 and end Friday, February 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 12 100%
Monday, January 13 – Wednesday, January 15 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, January 16 70%
Friday, January 17 25%
Saturday, January 18 – Friday, January 31 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, January 31  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, January 17
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/21-1/22 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

1/27-1/28 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, February 3

*Grading Closes: Monday, February 10 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Second 4 Weeks (4B)

Classes begin Monday, February 10 and end Friday, March 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, February 9 100%
Monday, February 10 – Wednesday, February 12 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, February 13 70%
Friday, February 14 25%
Saturday, February 15 – Friday, February 28 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, February 28  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, February 14
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/17-2/18 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

2/24-2/25 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, March 3

*Grading Closes: Saturday, March 8 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Third 4 Weeks (4C)

Classes begin Monday, March 10 and end Friday, April 11

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, March 9 100%
Monday, March 10 – Wednesday, March 12 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, March 13 70%
Friday, March 14 25%
Saturday, March 15 – Friday, April 4 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, April 4  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, March 14
Initial Class Roster Certification 3/24-3/25 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

3/31-4/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, April 7

*Grading Closes: Saturday, April 12 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Fourth 4 Weeks (4D)

Classes begin Monday, April 14 and end Friday, May 9

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, April 13 100%
Monday, April 14 – Wednesday, April 16 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, April 17 70%
Friday, April 18 – Monday, April 21 25%
Tuesday, April 22 – Friday, May 2 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, May 2  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, April 21
Initial Class Roster Certification 4/21-4/22 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

4/28-4/29 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, May 5

*Grading Closes: Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 5 Weeks (5A)

Classes begin Monday, January 13 and end Friday, February 14

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 12 100%
Monday, January 13 – Thursday, January 16 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, January 17 70%
Saturday, January 18 – Tuesday, January 21 25%
Wednesday, January 22 – Wednesday, February 5 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, February 5  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, January 21
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/21-1/22 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

2/3-2/4 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, February 10

*Grading Closes: Saturday, February 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 5 Weeks (5B)

Classes begin Monday, February 17 and end Friday, March 28

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, February 16 100%
Monday, February 17 – Thursday, February 20 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, February 21 70%
Saturday, February 22 – Monday, February 24 25%
Tuesday, February 25 – Thursday, March 13 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, March 13  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, February 24
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/24-2/25 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

3/10-3/11 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, March 24

*Grading Closes: Monday, March 31 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Third 5 Weeks (5C)

Classes begin Monday, March 31 and end Friday, May 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, March 30 100%
Monday, March 31 – Thursday, April 3 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, April 4 70%
Saturday, April 5 – Monday, April 7 25%
Tuesday, April 8 – Thursday, April 24 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, April 24  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, April 7
Initial Class Roster Certification 4/7-4/8 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

4/21-4/22 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, April 28

*Grading Closes: Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 6 Weeks (6A)

Classes begin Monday, January 13 and end Friday, February 21

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 12 100%
Monday, January 13 – Thursday, January 16 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, January 17 70%
Saturday, January 18 – Wednesday, January 22 25%
Thursday, January 23 – Wednesday, February 12 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, February 12  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, January 22
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/21-1/22 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

2/3-2/4 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, February 17

*Grading Closes: Saturday, February 22 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 6 Weeks-Weekend (6AS)

Classes begin Friday, January 17 and end Sunday, February 23

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, January 16 100%
Friday, January 17 – Tuesday, January 21 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, January 22 70%
Thursday, January 23 – Friday, January 24 25%
Saturday, January 25 – Friday, February 14 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, February 14  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, January 24
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/22-1/23 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

2/10-2/11 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, February 21

*Grading Closes: Monday, February 24 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Second 7 Weeks-Weekend (7BS)

Classes begin Friday, March 14 and end Sunday, May 4

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, March 13 100%
Friday, March 14 – Tuesday, March 25 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, March 26 – Thursday, March 27 70%
Friday, March 28 – Monday, March 31 25%
Tuesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 24 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, April 24  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, March 31
Initial Class Roster Certification 3/26-3/27 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

4/14-4/15 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, May 2

*Grading Closes: Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, January 13 and end Wednesday, March 5

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 12 100%
Monday, January 13 – Tuesday, January 21 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, January 22– Thursday, January 23 70%
Friday, January 24 – Monday, January 27 25%
Tuesday, January 28 – Thursday, February 20 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, February 20  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, January 27
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/22-1/23 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

2/10-2/11 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, March 3

*Grading Closes: Saturday, March 8 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 8 Weeks (8B)

Classes begin Monday, March 10 and end Friday, May 9

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, March 9 100%
Monday, March 10 - Monday, March 24 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, March 25 – Wednesday, March 26 70%
Thursday, March 27 – Monday, March 31 25%
Tuesday, April 1 – Friday, April 25 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, April 25  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, March 31
Initial Class Roster Certification 3/25-3/26 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

4/14-4/15 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, May 5

*Grading Closes: Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

10 Weeks (10)

Classes begin Monday, February 17 and end Friday, May 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, February 16 100%
Monday, February 17 – Tuesday, February 25 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, February 26 – Thursday, February 27 70%
Friday, February 28 – Tuesday, March 4 25%
Wednesday, March 5 – Tuesday, April 15 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Tuesday, April 15  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, March 4
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/26-2/27 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

3/31-4/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, April 28

*Grading Closes: Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 12 Weeks (12A)

Classes begin Monday, January 13 and end Friday, April 11

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 12 100%
Monday, January 13 – Friday, January 24 (Census) 70%
Saturday, January 25 – Wednesday, January 29 70%
Thursday, January 30 – Monday, February 3 25%
Tuesday, February 4 – Monday, March 24 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, March 24  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, February 3
Initial Class Roster Certification 1/27-1/28 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

2/17-2/18 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

3/12-3/13 (Wed-Thurs)

*Grading Opens: Monday, April 7

*Grading Closes: Saturday, April 12 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 12 Weeks (12M, 12T, 12W, 12H, 12F)

Classes begin Monday, February 10 and end Friday, May 9

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, February 9 100%
Monday, February 10 – Thursday, February 20 (Census) 70%
Friday, February 21 – Tuesday, February 25 70%
Wednesday, February 26 – Friday, Friday 28 25%
Saturday, March 1 – Thursday, April 17 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, April 17  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, February 28
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/24-2/25 (Mon- Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

3/24-3/25 (Mon- Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

4/9-4/10 (Wed-Thurs)

*Grading Opens: Monday, May 5

*Grading Closes: Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

13 Weeks (13M, 13T, 13W, 13H, 13F)

Classes begin Monday, January 27 and end Friday, May 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 26 100%
Monday, January 27 – Monday, February 10 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, February 11 – Thursday, February 13 70%
Friday, February 14  – Tuesday, February 18 25%
Wednesday, February 19 – Wednesday, April 9 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, April 9  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, February 18
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/11-2/12 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

3/4-3/5 (Tues-Wed)

3rd Class Roster Certification

3/31-4/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, April 28

*Grading Closes: Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

15 Weeks (15S)

Classes begin Friday, January 17 and end Sunday, May 4

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, January 16 100%
Friday, January 17 – Thursday, January 30 (Census) 70%
Friday, January 31 – Tuesday, February 4 70%
Wednesday, February 5 – Wednesday, February 12 25%
Thursday, February 13 – Wednesday, April 9 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, April 9  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, February 12
Initial Class Roster Certification 2/3-2/4 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

3/3-3/4 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

3/31-4/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, May 2

*Grading Closes: Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

 

3-Week Mini Term (3)

Classes begin Monday, May 12 and end Friday, May 30

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 11 100%
Monday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 13 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, May 14 70%
Thursday, May 15 25%
Friday, May 16 – Tuesday, May 27 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Tuesday, May 27  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, May 15
Initial Class Roster Certification 5/19-5/20 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

5/27-5/28 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Wednesday, May 28

*Grading Closes: Saturday, May 31 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 8 Weeks (8)

Classes begin Monday, May 12 and end Thursday, July 3

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 11 100%
Monday, May 12 – Monday, May 19 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, May 20 – Wednesday, May 21 70%
Thursday, May 22 – Friday, May 23 25%
Saturday, May 24 – Monday, June 23 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, June 23  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, May 23
Initial Class Roster Certification 5/20-5/21 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

6/9-6/10 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, June 30

*Grading Closes: Monday, July 7 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

11 Week (11)

Classes begin Monday, May 12 and end Thursday, July 24

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 11 100%
Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 23 70%
Saturday, May 24 – Wednesday, May 28 (Census) 25%
Thursday, May 29 – Friday, May 30 25%

Saturday, May 31 – Monday, July 7

0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, July 7  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, May 30
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/2-6/3 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

6/11-6/12 (Wed-Thurs)

3rd Class Roster Certification

7/7-7/8 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, July 21

*Grading Closes: Saturday, July 26 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

13 Week (13)

Classes begin Monday, May 12 and end Thursday, August 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 11 100%
Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 28 (Census) 70%
Thursday, May 29 70%
Friday, May 30 – Tuesday, June 3 25%

Wednesday, June 4 – Thursday, July 17

0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, July 17  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, June 3
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/2-6/3 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

6/23-6/24 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

7/14-7/15 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, August 4

*Grading Closes: Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Weekend 12 Weeks (1W)

Classes begin Friday, May 16 and end Sunday, August 3

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, May 15 100%
Friday, May 16 – Tuesday, June 3 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, June 4 – Monday, June 9 25%

Tuesday, June 10 – Wednesday, July 16

0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Tuesday, July 16  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, June 9
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/9-6/10 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

6/23-6/24 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

7/14-7/15 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, August 1

*Grading Closes: Monday, August 4 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

12 Weeks (12)

Classes begin Monday, May 19 and end Thursday, August 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 18 100%
Monday, May 19 – Wednesday, June 4 (Census) 70%
Thursday, June 5 – Monday, June 9 25%

Tuesday, June 10 – Monday, July 21

0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, July 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, June 9
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/9-6/10 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

6/23-6/24 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

7/15-7/16 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Monday, August 4

*Grading Closes: Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 5 Weeks (5A)

Classes begin Monday, June 2 and end Thursday, July 3

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, June 1 100%
Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5 (Census) 70%
Friday, June 6 70%
Saturday, June 7 – Monday, June 9 25%

Tuesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 25

0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, June 25  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, June 9
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/9-6/10 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

6/23-6/24 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, June 30

*Grading Closes: Monday, July 7 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Second 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, June 2 and end Thursday, July 24

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, June 1 100%
Monday, June 2 – Monday, June 9 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 11 70%
Thursday, June 12 – Friday, June 13 25%

Saturday, June 14 – Monday, July 14

0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, July 14  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, June 13
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/10-6/11 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

6/30-7/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, July 21

*Grading Closes: Saturday, July 26 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Full Semester (1)

Classes begin Monday, June 2 and end Thursday, August 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, June 1 100%
Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 12 70%
Friday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 17 (Census) 25%
Wednesday, June 18 – Thursday, July 22 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, July 22  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, June 17
Initial Class Roster Certification 6/23-6/24 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

6/30-7/1 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

7/21-7/22 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, August 4

*Grading Closes: Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 5 Week (5B)

Classes begin Monday, July 7 and end Thursday, August 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, July 6 100%
Monday, June 7 – Thursday, July 10 (Census) 70%
Friday, July 11 70%
Saturday, July 12 – Monday, July 14 25%
Wednesday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 30 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, July 30  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, July 14
Initial Class Roster Certification 7/14-7/15 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

7/28-7/29 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, August 4

*Grading Closes: Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

The Six-Drop Course Limit

The Texas state law allows students to withdraw from up to six courses throughout their undergraduate career. Here are some facts to know about the six-drop course limit.

Benefit of Withdrawing or Dropping

Withdrawing or dropping a course can help you avoid receiving a penalty to your grade point average.

Grade Consequences

If you withdraw from a course that counts towards your drop limit, you will receive a grade of withdrawal limit (WL).

Factors to Consider

Before dropping a course, you should consider multiple factors, including financial aid, scholarships, course drop deadlines, and program requirements. Read the full policy for more details.

Exclusions

Certain courses, such as developmental courses and workforce education courses, are excluded from the six-drop limit.

Requesting an Exemption

Speak to your Program Advisor to request an exemption for a course to not count toward your limit. 

Process For Reviewing Exemption Requests

The request form and additional information will be reviewed by the Advising Committee to determine if the request is approved.