L&S Undergraduate Academic Deans’ Services
College of Letters & Science

Late Drop Application

If the deadline to drop a course(s) has passed, students must seek permission from L&S Undergraduate Academic Deans’ Services (ADS). The process can be initiated by answering the questions below. Students who are eligible to apply for a late drop will be invited to submit documentation and may be asked to meet with an academic dean.

NOTE:  Approval of late drop applications is not guaranteed, even if documentation is provided.  Students will remain enrolled in the course(s) until they are notified of approval and are expected to respond to outreach from ADS if requested.

To apply for a late drop, complete the form below.  

A student MUST first read through the Dropping a Course information and THEN fill out the form below. Please note that in order to obtain a late drop, an individual provide strong documentation of their circumstances.

Providing documentation is not a guarantee that a student’s application for a late drop will be granted.  Earning a poor grade in a course (or courses), not being aware of deadlines, or not receiving feedback on examinations until after the deadline are not considered strong reasons.

Dropping a course may affect financial-aid benefits and, for International students, may also affect visa status.  Because of the impact of this decision, students are strongly encouraged to meet with relevant offices before completing this process.

Additional steps may be required for students in the following groups:

Please answer ALL questions below.

Academic Deans are obligated to report violations of the UW-Madison Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Policy and incidents or threats of child abuse or neglect: https://compliance.wisc.edu/titleix/mandatory-reporting/.

Late Drop Application

In order to qualify for a late drop, it is important to explain your situation on or shortly after the deadline for dropping the course(s). For most fall/spring courses, the deadline falls at the end of the 12th week of the term. For summer courses, there may be significant variation. An ADS team member will able to help you identify the specific deadline for the course you are applying to drop. Email: lsdeans@saa.ls.wisc.edu

Name(Required)
Are you an L&S undergraduate student?(Required)
If no, please do not fill out the rest of this form. Consult the academic dean's office in your school/college (e.g., CALS, Education, Engineering, etc.) for additional help. See https://registrar.wisc.edu/permissions/#academicdean.
Classification(Required)
Year(Required)
(e.g., Math 221, Econ 101, Chem 103, etc.)
In which of the following terms were you enrolled in the course(s) above?(Required)
NOTE: You must complete a separate form for each term in which you are applying for a late drop.
(NOTE: Explanations should clearly describe unforeseeable non-academic factors that surfaced on or shortly after the drop deadline. Applications based on long term ongoing issues are unlikely to be approved.)
(NOTE: If your application is based on medical reasons, please seek confirmation from your medical provider. See https://kb.wisc.edu/ls/21705 for more information. If your application is related to the death of a loved one, please share a link to the obituary in the space here.)
Did you take the final, complete a final project/presentation, or submit a final paper for this class?(Required)
Have you been accused of academic misconduct in the course(s) you wish to drop?(Required)

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