Adding and Dropping Classes

How to Add Classes

Don't stand in line; add classes online or by phone!

Here's how:

1. Attend the first meeting of the class to get an Add Code Label from the instructor if there is space in the class. The Add Code Label is the instructor's permission to add the class.
2. Go to the online registration system or STAR system (phone) to add classes. Students who do not have personal access to the Internet can use campus computers listed below.

Please note:

• Although wait-listed students get first consideration for available seats in classes, it is still possible for other students to try to add courses once school begins.
• The add code will work one time only and will be valid for the first two weeks of the quarter. For Summer Session, the add code expires at the end of the first week of classes.
• You may still add classes at Admissions and Records.
• Check the academic calendar for the last day to add classes.

Computer Locations:

• Student and Community Services Building
• Open Media Lab, Learning Center West (only during first two weeks of school)
• Distance Education, Learning Center West, Room 102
• The Internet Lab, second floor of the Learning Center (Library)

How to Drop Classes

Dropping Classes During Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters

For deadlines, please see the academic calendar.

First two weeks of class: To drop quarter-length classes during the first two weeks of the terms, students must use the STAR (Student Telephone Assisted Registration) system or drop online. There will be no grade of record if classes are dropped by the deadline. You may also be eligible for a refund but will need to request one in writing if you do qualify.

Week three through eight: Students may now drop online through MyDeAnza. A grade of "W" will be recorded for classes dropped after the third week of the quarter. Failure to drop by the final deadline date will result in a grade assignment at the end of the quarter. Students are responsible for dropping classes; faculty are not required to drop students. (See an Admissions assistant if you are unable to drop classes online.)

Dropping Creative Arts courses (Arts, Film/TV, Photography, Music, etc) and some Chemistry classes:  Students who drop these courses and still owe for materials or equipment will have holds placed on their records. A collection agency will be notified if the balance isn’t paid or the material/equipment is not returned to the appropriate lab or division.

Drops after week eight:  Students who have not withdrawn by the end of the eighth week of the quarter will receive the appropriate grade for their achievement in the course.  No end-of-term drops are allowed without documented extenuating circumstances per California state regulations. Students who are receiving Financial Aid, veterans' benefits, or are F1 (International) or student athletes may not petition to late drop courses (after the deadline) except in extreme exceptions.

Dropping Classes During Summer Session ONLY

For deadlines, please see the academic calendar.

You may use the online registration system or STAR (Student Telephone Assisted Registration) for classes that meet the following requirements:

• Class is dropped within the "drop for no grade of record" time period.

Important: If you decide to drop classes before school begins, you must use the online registration system or the STAR (Student Telephone Assisted Registration) system. This will create space in your classes for other students who are on waiting lists.