Adding/Dropping Courses
Courses may be added and dropped on RAMweb through the end of the Add/Drop period for the individual class. The specific Add/Drop deadline for each course is listed on the online Class Schedule or on “Registered Courses” on RAMweb.
CSU Online students must contact CSU Online to add courses.
After the first week of class, an Add Restriction override from the instructor is required to add a course.
When an on-campus course is dropped, any charges associated with the course are refunded. Adding/Dropping courses can also impact your financial aid eligibility. Contact a counselor here in The Hub if you have questions.
For refunds associated with CSU Online courses, please refer to CSU Online.
A $50 late registration fee will be assessed to any student adding their first class or Continuous Registration on or after the first day of classes.
Restricted Drop Courses
Some courses have early drop dates and no withdraw period. These dates are indicated on the Class Schedule and, if registered for the course, on the “Registered Courses” page on RAMweb . To drop or withdraw from these courses, a Late Registration Change Request Form must be obtained from the instructor of the course indicating this request. The form must be submitted with a photo ID to the Office of the Registrar before the University add/drop or withdraw deadline.
Variable Credit Courses
When you sign up for an Internship, Independent Study, Group Study, Workshop, Field Study etc., you might want to take the course for a different number of credits from the default credits. After you sign up for the course, go to the Schedule and Options tab. Click on the credit amount (1 in this example), manually type in the amount you want to register for and hit Submit.
If you need to change credits on a variable credit, you may do so through the end of the Add/Drop period.
Adjusting Variable Credit Courses:
- Go to the registration page in RAMweb. This will show registration for a given term.
- Go to the “Schedule and Options” tab in the upper left and locate the class.
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- Click on the credit amount, which will show the default number of credits underlined, such as 1.
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- Type in the new credit amount that you have been approved to take the class for in the box that appears. You will want to work with your advisor or instructor to determine the appropriate numbers of credits. Students can only take courses for whole numbers of credits, you may not take a course for 1.5 credits for example.
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- Click the Submit button at the bottom of the screen. You will see the Save Successful notification.
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Adding a Course after the Add/Drop Deadline (Late Registration)
If you need to register for a course after the Add/Drop period for the course, you will need to contact the instructor of the course to get a Late Registration Change Request Form. Undergraduate students may speak to the instructor when requesting the form to see if the course will be COF eligible. Graduate students should notify their advisor of any registration changes.
All late adds are subject to a $50 late fee, as well as all other applicable tuition and fee charges. If the late add was required due to documentable extenuating circumstances or university error, a $50 Late Fee Appeal may be submitted to ask that this charge be removed. For more information on Late Registration, visit our Late Registration FAQs page.
Enrollment in courses after Census (the add/drop deadline for the semester) may not count toward your enrollment status for financial aid. Most types of financial aid are finalized based on the number of credit hours you have on the Census day. Contact us here in The Hub if you have any questions!
Withdrawing from Courses
Course withdrawal is available on RAMweb through the end of the withdraw period for the individual class. The specific date is listed on the Class Schedule or on the “Registered Courses” page on RAMweb. When withdrawing from a course, a W will appear in place of the grade. This does not impact GPA. There is no refund of charges associated with the course in the case of a withdrawal for an on-campus course. Withdrawing from a course can affect your financial aid eligibility. Contact The Hub if you have questions.
For charges associated with withdrawing from a CSU Online course, please refer to CSU Online.
Drop/Withdraw from a Course after the Add/Drop or Withdrawal Deadline
To drop or withdraw from a course after the Add/Drop or Withdrawal deadlines, complete a Registration Appeal. The Registration Appeal should be printed off, include all student information, a typed student letter explaining the student’s circumstances that prevented the drop/ withdrawal, and a student signature. The form should be submitted with the appropriate documentation (as listed on the checklist).
Typically a decision is made within four weeks, and notification of the decision is sent to the student’s CSU email.
Graduate students can find more information on Drops/ Withdrawals on the Graduate School’s website.
Semester Withdrawal (Withdrawing from all Courses)
Semester Withdrawal refers to a student withdrawing from all classes for a given term, starting the first day of the term and on or before the last day of classes (before Final Exams week).
Any student interested in completing a Semester Withdrawal for a Fall or Spring term will do so through RAMweb. To access the Semester Withdrawal, students will log into RAMweb, select “Menu,” then “Registration,” and then “Semester Withdrawal”.
Students are encouraged to discuss their plans to complete a Semester Withdrawal with the following, as applicable: advisor, The Hub, Veterans Education Benefits Office, Student Athlete Support Services, International Student and Scholar Services, CSU Online, and/ or the Graduate School (depending on your own personal circumstances).
During Summer, students can drop and/or withdraw from all of their courses through Registration on RAMweb, following the applicable course drop and withdrawal deadlines, rather than complete a Semester Withdrawal. Due to multiple Summer Sessions, drop and withdrawal dates vary. The course schedule should be referenced to confirm deadlines. Students who miss these deadlines due to extenuating and documentable circumstances are encouraged to consult with their advisor.
Semester Withdrawal assessment rates can be found for each term on the Registration Dates. Some fees are not refundable. These include the University Facility Fee, the University Technology Fee, and the Charges for Technology (based on a student’s major).
A comment will appear on your transcript indicating the withdrawal and the date.
Schedule for the Rate of Assessment for Spring 2026:
- January 25, 2026: Last day for 0% assessment of tuition and general fees
- February 1, 2026: Last day for 25% assessment of tuition and general fees
- February 8, 2026: Last day for 50% assessment of tuition and general fees
- February 9, 2026 through the last day of classes (before Final Exams week): 100% assessment of tuition and general fees
If you withdraw from all your courses prior to completing 60% of the semester, you may be required to repay a portion of the federal financial aid you received for that semester. It is important you understand your financial obligations if you are planning to leave school. Contact us here in The Hub if you have questions.
Undergraduate Students:
If you are requesting your Semester Withdrawal after the University’s Census date (the 12th business day of the term), your student record will remain active for one more term and you are eligible to register for the next semester.
- If you do not register for the next semester and decide to return in a future semester, you must fill out a Returning Student Application. This form is available through the Office of Admissions (application is free and no transcripts or support documents are required).
If you are requesting your Semester Withdrawal on or before the University’s Census date (the 12th business day of the term), and you decide to return in a future semester, you must fill out an Intent to Return form. This form is available through the Office of Admissions (application is free and no transcripts or support documents are required).
Graduate Students:
All students admitted to a graduate student at Colorado State University are required to be continuously registered in the fall and spring semester throughout their degree program. Failure to maintain enrollment will result in having to be readmitted into the Graduate School.
As a Graduate degree candidate, you must enroll for at least one credit, or must register for Continuous Registration CR during the term (fall, spring, or summer) you will graduate. If you are an International student, you must be enrolled full-time each semester to maintain your F-1 or J-1 immigration status; please review the Office of International Program’s policy for more details.
By completing a Semester Withdrawal, you will no longer be considered an active student and you are not eligible to enroll for the next semester. If you decide to return in a future semester, initiate the process of submitting the Graduate Application as a returning student. There is a non-refundable fee associated with the application.
Withdrawing from Courses:
Withdrawing from a course occurs after the Add/Drop period has ended (Census). Withdrawing is the official notification to the college that you will no longer be attending the course. The course will remain on the transcript, and a W will appear on the transcript in place of a grade. A withdrawal does not affect a student’s GPA, but it can affect academic standing.
- Failure to attend class does not qualify as a withdrawal.
- Withdrawing from a course does not result in a refund.
- CSU online courses differ in tuition refund policies. Please check the CSU Online website for withdrawal details.
Continuous Registration
Continuous Registration is a special status that graduate students may register for in place of credit-bearing courses any semester they are attending Colorado State University, in order to remain admitted to and affiliated with the University. Continuous Registration gives you access to the library, campus computer services, etc. There is a $150.00 fee charged for Continuous Registration, as well as the $25 University Technology Fee. The student will need to register for the course through RAMweb. For more information, contact the Graduate School.
As a note: Continuous Registration does not count towards putting previous student loans/ keeping previous student loans in deferment. A student registered for Continuous Registration is not eligible to receive financial aid and is also not eligible for loan deferment.
For more information on Continuous Registration, feel free to visit the Graduate School’s page on Continuous Registration, Graduate Enrollment Policies and Graduate Degree Progress Holds.
