Undergraduate Late Drop and Semester Withdrawal

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Instructions:

1. Tell Us What Happened 鈥�

Attach a typed statement that explains your situation. Be specific and honest. Include:

  • A timeline of what happened (with dates and names, if relevant).
  • How the situation affected your ability to do well in your classes.
  • Why you weren鈥檛 able to drop the course(s) before the official deadline.
  • Why you're only dropping one class, some classes, or all classes (whichever applies).
  • How this drop or withdrawal will help you stay on track and succeed going forward.

2. Show Proof 鈥� Upload Supporting Documents

Attach documents that support your situation. They must include your name, dates, and a brief description. Submit only the relevant pages. You may redact unrelated or sensitive information.

:

  • Medical Issues: Completed Healthcare Provider Form [pdf] or note from a licensed provider.
  • Legal Issues / Divorce: Court order, police report, eviction notice.
  • Accident / Natural Disaster: Insurance claim or official report.
  • University Error: Email or letter from 无忧短视频 staff/faculty (on letterhead or from an @sjsu.edu address).
  • Military Duty: Official orders or letter from a Commanding Officer.
  • Caregiver Responsibilities: Healthcare provider letter, legal document, or birth certificate.
  • Personal Hardship: Support letter from your advisor or instructor (they can also help guide what to include).

3. Choose the Right Form 鈥� Petition Links

Fill out the correct online form through DocuSign (Available 8:00 am, June 5, 2025 to 5:00 pm August 08, 2025):

  •  鈥� Use if you're dropping one or two courses.
  •  鈥� Use if you're dropping all your courses for the term.

Note: requests related to the non-receipt of financial aid during the summer/winter sessions will be denied. See FAQ's for details.

Drop Deadlines by Semester

Please see the Registrar's website for additional deadlines. @ 2024 无忧短视频 Program, please see Dates and Deadlines website.

Summer 2025 Calendar
Deadline  Session I (5-week) Session I (10-week) Session II (5-week)

Last day to drop via for 100% refund.


No petition required to drop

Mon, 6/3

Mon, 6/3

Tue, 7/8
Last day to drop via without a "W" or petition (ends 11:59 pm) 

Wed, 6/4

Mon, 6/4

Wed, 7/9

Petition required to drop.


Petitions will be available at 8 am

Thu, 6/5

Tue, 6/5

Thu, 7/10
Last Day to Drop from the Summer Session

Thu, 7/3

Fri, 8/8

Fri, 8/8
First Day Retroactive Petition will be initiated.

Fri, 7/4

Fri, 8/15

Fri, 8/15
Retroactive drops/withdrawal initiated only, processing drops will resume 

Wed, 8/20*

Wed, 8/20*

Wed, 8/20*

*date subject to change

Fall 2025 Calendar
Date Deadline
Tue, Aug 19

Last day to drop via for 100% refund.


No petition required to drop
Tue, Sep 16

Last day to drop or add via without a "W".


No petition required (ends at 11:59 pm)
(Subject to a pro-rata charge see )
Thu, Sep 18

Petition required to drop a course(s) or withdraw from Fall 2025 semester.


Petitions will be available at 8 am
Mon, Nov 17

80% mark of the semester last day to drop any courses or withdraw from Fall 2025. 

 

Petitions must be submitted before 5 pm
Fri, Dec 19

First Day Retroactive Petition for Fall 2025 will be initiated.
Advisor recommendation required to initiate retroactive petition forms for Fall 2025.


Petitions will be initiated after 8 am
Mon, Jan 12, 2026*

Retroactive drops/withdrawal initiated only, processing drops will resume after January 12, 2026

*date subject to change

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