Students may drop a course through the first two-thirds of the class. Courses dropped during the first third of the class will not appear on a student's transcript. Courses dropped during the second third of the class will appear with a grade of "W" on the transcript. Consult the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

Official drops will not be processed during the last third of the class. Students who stop attending class will receive a grade as assigned by the instructor. Drops/withdrawals cannot be processed for a class that has already ended. To drop a course, students should consult their advisor and Financial Aid (if applicable), then complete the "Drop a Class" form found in the "Submit a Form" section of MyGCC. Otherwise, the change will not become official. Simply telling the instructor is not enough. If the change does not become official, students may jeopardize their eligibility for tuition refunds, financial aid and continued enrollment. Students with extraordinary circumstances requiring dropping a course during the final third of a semester should discuss the possibility of making an exception with the Registrar's Office by emailing registration@gcc.mass.edu.