how to add or drop a course middlesex community college

by Prof. Nyasia Goyette 5 min read

Add/drop is facilitated through MiddleNet and the Student Information Center as well as by phone at 1-800-818-3434. Students may add and drop classes during the first week of the semester. During the second week of the semester, students may drop, but can add a class only through Late Admit.

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How do I add or withdraw from a course?

If you are planning to withdraw from a course and add a course that has already begun, it’s recommended that this transaction be completed in-person with the Department of Counseling. You may drop classes from your schedule on the web through Self Service or submit an Add/Drop Change Form directly to the Enrollment Services, located in West Hall.

How do I drop a class from my schedule?

You may drop classes from your schedule on the web through Self Service or submit an Add/Drop Change Form directly to the Enrollment Services, located in West Hall. For instructions on how to use Self Service, please see Registration Instructions.

How do I add an open course to my schedule?

Students are permitted to add a course via Self Service prior to the beginning of the term. Once the term has begun, students wishing to add an open course section to their schedule, must submit an Add/Drop Change Form in person at the Enrollment Services office located in West Hall.

How do I add a class to a closed class?

If the class is closed, you will need the signature of the instructor of the class and the chairperson of the department for that class on an Add/Drop Change Form. Only the chair can overload a closed class section. Students are permitted to add a course via Self Service prior to the beginning of the term.

What to do if a class is closed?

If the class is closed, you will need the signature of the instructor of the class and the chairperson of the department for that class on an Add/Drop Change Form. Only the chair can overload a closed class section.

Can you add a course to your schedule at MCC?

Students are permitted to add a course via MCC Self-Service prior to the beginning of the term . Once the term has begun, students wishing to add an open course section to their schedule, must submit an Add/Drop Change Form in person at the Enrollment Services office located in West Hall. If the course section has already met once, you will need to obtain the instructor’s permission to join the course late.

Can you withdraw from developmental education?

Withdrawal from developmental education course (s) may limit the courses for which a student may register next semester. Students will need to re-register for the withdrawn developmental education course (s) in the next semester enrolled.

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