Winter Break Reminder: Collin College campuses will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 4. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, Jan. 5, and Spring 2026 classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Consequences for Dropped Courses

Important Information

  • It is the responsibility of the student to drop any classes they do not wish to attend
  • It is important to consider the academic and financial consequences before you drop or withdraw from a course
  • Only courses dropped prior to the first day of the term or weekend course will be credited at 100%
  • Courses dropped on or after the first day of the term (beginning at 12:01 AM) will receive tuition and fee credits of less than 100%, per the State mandated refund rules
  • Any tuition and fee reductions due to drop or withdrawal activity which result in a credit (negative) balance on the student account would then be eligible for Collin's refund process
  • Contact your Academic Advisor or Financial Aid Advisor to determine any potential consequences before dropping/withdrawing from a course
  • Dropping or withdrawing from a course may affect:
    • financial aid eligibility
    • academic standing
    • visa status for international students
    • eligibility requirements for student athletes
Drop or Withdraw from a Course Things to Consider    
During Registration 
(excludes Late Registration)
  • Receive 100% refund of tuition and fees paid
  • Course is deleted from your enrollment

After Registration  (includes Late Registration)  but before Census date

  • Receive 70% of tuition and fees paid
  • Class does not earn any grade and does not appear on your transcript
After the Census Date
  • Refund of tuition and fees is 70% to 0% 
  • Based on duration of course and date of withdrawal (See Refund chart)
  • Must occur prior to 'last date for withdrawal' for term or weekend course 
  • Course appears on transcript with a grade or 'W' for withdrawal.