Winter Session Drops & Refunds

To Drop a Class:

  • On or Before January 2: No permissions required. Email or call Professional & Continuing Education at 530-898-6105 to request the drop.
  • Between January 3–4: Completion of the Add/Drop Form and a signature from the instructor are required.
  • Beginning January 5: Completion of the Add/Drop Form and signatures from the instructor, department chair, and college dean are required. No refund will be issued. In addition, a serious and compelling reason must be stated on the Add/Drop Form and maintained in accordance with the campus retention policy:

- Reasons which may be considered serious and compelling include financial hardship, illness, accident, death in family, etc.

- Reasons which are not considered serious and compelling are withdrawal due to course workload, neglecting to drop the class, failing an assignment, etc.

  • It is recommended that you confirm or receive confirmation that you have been dropped.

Refunds

If a class cancels:

  • 100% refund

If you drop a class:

  • On or before January 2: Full refund less a $15 processing fee.
  • Between January 3–4: 65% refund less a $5 processing fee.
  • Drop January 5 or later: No refund.

If you received a Winter Session Grant:

  • On or before January 2: Refund of $356 less a $15 processing fee.
  • Between January 3–4: Refund of $38.90 less a $5 processing fee.
  • Drop January 5 or later: No refund.

The refund amounts noted above are based on a 3-unit course at $302 per unit.