Adding and Dropping Courses
Appeals for Late Drop/Withdrawal
Class Cancellation Refund
Grading
Immunization Policy
Pass/Fail Option
Withdrawal
Download Enrollment Change Form
ADDING COURSES
Definition: A Course Add is an action taken by a student prior to or during the start of the term to add a course to his/her schedule during the course Add Period. This period begins on the first day of online registration for the semester until the end of the second week of classes. Any changes made after the second week of the semester must be approved by the Advising Center.
Adding Classes during the Online Registration Period
Students may add classes to their schedules through their MyLIU portal during the online registration period. Online registration ends after the second week of classes for the fall and spring terms. Nontraditional terms and sessions will have customized add dates. See Tuition Liability Policy for additional details. Some classes may be blocked for online registration because they require proof of approval. If online registration is unavailable, the student must submit a completed Enrollment Change Form to the Office of Enrollment Services with approval signatures. Please see the section on Departmental Consent below for additional information.
After the Second Week of Classes
Beginning with the third week of classes, course additions may require the approval of the following persons and / or departments before the Office of Enrollment Services will process the change (please note that additional penalties and fees may apply):
Required Consent
The following course adds may require special administrative or departmental consent as follows:
DROPPING COURSES
Definition: A Course Drop is an action taken by a student prior to or during the start of the term to remove a course from his/her transcript. Students may drop one, some or all of their classes though the drop/add period without receiving any grade. However, students who fail to drop a course or wish to withdraw from a course after the designated drop/add period for a term but before the designated withdrawal deadline must follow the Official Withdrawal procedures. See Withdrawal Policy for details on Withdrawals.
Dropping Classes Prior to the end of the add/drop period
Students can drop full semester classes up through the second week of the term with no penalty as follows:
The drop period for classes that meet for less than the full semester is as follows:
Students may have their financial aid reduced if the student's enrollment status changes from full-time to part-time, or from full-time or part-time to below half-time. Students will have their financial aid cancelled if the student drops all courses and does not incur any liability, or fails to meet satisfactory academic progress standards as a result of the cancellation of enrollment. Financial aid for future terms will also be cancelled. See Appeals Policy for Student Withdrawals and Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for additional details. Students receiving Veterans benefits should meet with the Veteran's Certifying Official to determine if drops will affect their current and future benefits when they; add or drop any course, withdraw from or terminate enrollment at the University.
Drops that change a student's enrollment status from full-time to part-time, or from full or part time to below half-time, may have their Federal, State, and/or University aid adjusted. The University may also be required to report the student's change in enrollment status to lenders, which can trigger the repayment of student loans. Students will be notified in these cases via writing.
After the add/drop period
Drops after the add/drop period must be officially processed as a partial or full withdrawal. Please see Withdrawal Policy and/or Appeals Policy for additional details.
Required Consent
The following course drops may require special administrative or departmental consent as follows:
Download Appeal for Late Withdrawals Form
Students may appeal for late drops, late withdrawals, and tuition and fee refunds/credits after the University’s published deadlines. Students are required to complete and sign the Appeal for Student Withdrawal Form, which also requires submission of a written statement supporting the appeal request, desired outcome, and justification for any extraordinary circumstances that occurred. In addition, supporting documentation must also be attached, including official proof of attending another institution (schedules, unofficial transcripts, or emails will not be accepted), official proof of a hospital stay of two or more weeks accompanied by a signed doctors note, death certificate or official divorce decree, or other documentation supporting the requested appeal.
Appeals are processed based on the date the form is received. Students must submit the form no later than 30 days following the end of the appealed term(s) for consideration. Students are required to certify that all data and documents submitted are true and factual. The University has the right to deny any appeal, which may result in the student receiving grades, incompletes, or withdrawals, being liable for outstanding charges, and/or responsibility for loans taken during the appealed term(s). Approved appeals may result in a change to the student’s academic record and financial aid being returned, reduced, or cancelled. Once an appeal has been evaluated and a decision reached, it will not be reconsidered.
The University reserves the right to cancel undersubscribed courses. When it does so, there is no program change fee.
All instructors at the campuses of Long Island University may assign the following grades for undergraduate and graduate courses:
| Grade | Point Value |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.67 (undergraduate only) |
| D | 1.00 (undergraduate only) |
| F | 0.00 |
| W | Official Withdrawal (not used in GPA computation) |
| UW | Unofficial Withdrawal (not used in GPA computation) |
| INC | Incomplete (not used in GPA computation) |
If you have additional questions please contact your department chair or academic and career counselor.
Students will be permitted to opt for a pass/fail grade in a maximum of one course per semester for a total of eight semesters. Such an option does not apply to courses in the student’s major, to courses that are prerequisites to or required by the major, or to courses that are used to satisfy the core requirement. Students should consult a faculty adviser and department requirements before exercising the pass/fail option. The election of the pass/fail grading system must be designated by the end of the drop/add period. All requirements of examination and work assigned by the instructor must be fulfilled. If a grade of P is assigned, credits are earned for the course but the grade is not calculated into the GPA. If a grade of F is assigned, the F is calculated into the GPA.
Long Island University (LIU) is dedicated to ensuring the overall health and wellness of our campus community. Therefore, compliance with New York State Public Health Laws 2165 and 2167 is strictly enforced. Accordingly, all students born on or after January 1, 1957 who are enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or equivalent per semester must provide written proof of 2 doses of measles, 1 dose of mumps, and 1 dose of rubella, also referred to as MMR. Additionally, LIU shall distribute information about meningococcal disease to all students and maintain a signed record documenting receipt of this information, as well as proof or waiver of vaccination.
Students must submit complete documentation for NYSPHL §§ 2165 and 2167 using the LIU MMR/Meningitis form prior to or upon registering for classes. All students who register on or after the first day of classes without satisfying these requirements will have a H02/H09 block placed on their accounts, preventing any additional enrollment activity until compliant immunization records are received. Students with either the H02 or H09 block may not remain in campus housing unless, within seven days after the first day of classes, they submit proof of (a) at least one measles vaccination or (b) submit proof of having undergone blood tests for immunity (titers).
Students whose complete immunization documentation is not received within 30 days of the first day of classes will be suspended from campus. Such students will not be allowed on campus until cleared by their campus student health program. Students who are suspended from campus due to immunization noncompliance must discuss all academic requirements directly with their academic program administration(s) and will be responsible for all financial obligations including, but not limited to full tuition, applicable fees, room and meal fees, and/or loss of access to campus services.
DEFINITIONS
Official Withdrawal
An Official Withdrawal refers to an action taken by a student to discontinue enrollment after the drop period has expired. The course is recorded on the transcript with a grade of W.
Unofficial Withdrawal
An Unofficial Withdrawal refers to a student who fails to attend or ceases to attend one or more classes without officially withdrawing from the University. The course is recorded on the student's transcript with a grade of UW.
Course Drop
A Course Drop is an action taken by a student prior to the start of, or during the term. The dropped course does not appear on his/her transcript. Please refer to the Add/Drop Policy for details on course drops.
OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
WITHDRAWAL METHODS
The University permits students to withdraw from a course, session, or term in the following manner:
Process through MyLIU
Submit Completed Withdrawal Application Form
Students who are unable to withdraw online must submit a signed and completed Withdrawal Application Form to the Office of Enrollment Services by the withdrawal deadline.
WITHDRAWAL IMPACTS
Effective Date of Withdrawal
The withdrawal date for a student who withdraws is the earlier date of:
Tuition Liability/Refund
Transcript/Grades
Credits Attempted/Earned
Grade Point Average
Withdrawn or dropped courses do not affect a student's grade point average.
Financial Aid Adjustments
Residential Life
Students residing in on-campus housing must contact the Office of Residence Life upon withdrawal from the University. Students must follow proper check-out procedures and must vacate their campus housing within 48 hours of the effective withdrawal date. Students who drop or withdraw from a future term must vacate their campus housing after completion of finals. Room and board charges must be cancelled through the Office of Residence Life. Liability for these charges will be pro-rated and assessed at the time of cancellation.
Future Enrollment
Students who withdraw from all courses may be subject to readmission. Students who withdraw from the University must be in good financial standing in order to register for future classes or have access to their official and unofficial transcript.
Special Program Participation
ALTERNATIVES TO WITHDRAWAL
Schedule adjustmentIncomplete Grades
For some students, receiving an incomplete grade and finishing the coursework at a later time may be a better option than withdrawing from the University. Students should be advised to discuss this option with their instructor, academic advisor or academic dean.