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Consequences for Dropped Courses

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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.