class begins by following the steps listed below. You also may drop a class by completing a schedule adjustment form and returning it to the Office of Academic Records (by mail, e-mail from Cal U email account to summer@calu.edu, or
The University reserves the right to postpone, limit enrollment, cancel, split, or combine classes and change Instructors and class locations when necessary. Information on courses that have been added to or deleted from the schedule after publication can be obtained from Academic Records (724-938-4435), or on this page.
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During the first two weeks of class, you may drop one or more classes using MyCSULB Student Center. Starting the third week of class, you will need to request a withdrawal. If you must withdraw during the final three weeks of the semester (or proportionate for winter or summer terms), you may petition for a Catastrophic Withdrawal. Catastrophic Withdrawals are only …
Students wishing to withdraw from all courses must complete a Term Withdrawal Request Form (PDF, 192KB) and email both the form and supporting documentation to registrar@csuci.edu. Students have until 10 business days after the end of the term to request a term withdrawal. See the Withdrawal Procedures webpage for additional information.
If you are registered for class and do not plan to attend, you must officially withdraw:Before the first day of class - online through VIP.After the first day of class - in writing to Global Online at calugo@calu.edu.
To officially drop a course: Contact the associate dean or director of your department or college to get an official course withdrawal form and the required signatures. Check with your academic departments for their procedure. Visit the Office of Student Records in Wingate Hall or call 581-1349.
Making the decision to withdraw from the university can be difficult and we want you to be able to make an informed decision. Please review the following definitions of "Withdrawal" so that you can make the best choice on which office/person you need to contact.
Our medical withdrawals are handled by the Office of Student Affairs and they will assist you in this processing and help to determine the appropriate documentation needed.
For registration assistance, contact the Scheduling Center at 724-938-1608 or stop into 210 Noss Hall.
For registration assistance, contact the Scheduling Center at 724-938-1608 or stop into 210 Noss Hall.
Students who reduce their credit hour load after the end of the drop period are not eligible for a refund of tuition charges. The drop period is six days into a normal academic term or less than 8.5% of the term. Adjustments for complete withdrawal from the University are made for a limited period.
Students should monitor their accounts. When the account shows "refund," allow 3-5 days for the ACH direct deposit refund (depending upon the banking institution involved).
You may withdraw from a maximum of 18 units throughout your entire CSULB undergraduate career, including special sessions, Center for Professional and International Education (CPIE) enrollment, and re-enrolling after separation from the university.
To withdraw from classes for military leave: If you are requesting your leave before the end of the second week of class, drop your classes using MyCSULB Student Center. If you are requesting your leave after the second week of class, complete the online withdrawal request to withdraw from all classes.
The difference between dropping a class and withdrawing from a class is based on the timing of your decision to stop participating in a class and when you take action on that decision. Dropping occurs when you take appropriate action to remove the class (es) from your academic record before the end of the second week of instruction ...
Starting the third week of class, you will need to request a withdrawal. If you must withdraw during the final three weeks of the semester (or proportionate for winter or summer terms), you may petition for a Catastrophic Withdrawal. Catastrophic Withdrawals are only granted when a student is prevented from completing their classes due ...
Withdrawn classes are included in the tuition calculation. Withdrawals are subject to CSULB's Undergraduate Withdrawal Limit and are permissible only for a serious and compelling reason. Withdrawing requires approval from the instructor and chairperson of the department offering the class.
You may request to withdraw from specific classes or all classes in a given term (fall, winter, spring, or summer). Withdrawing from all classes in a given term does not necessarily involve withdrawing entirely from CSULB. In most cases, if you withdraw from one term, you are still eligible to enroll for the next term.
The withdrawn units will not apply toward CSULB’s Undergraduate Withdrawal Limit. If your request to withdraw is approved but does not meet the definition of a Catastrophic Withdrawal, a symbol of W will be assigned for every class and the units will count towards CSULB’s Undergraduate Withdrawal Limit.
Starting the first day of the session, in order to drop a course, you will need to submit an Online Summer Sessions Registration form through the CPIE Summer website. Instructor permission is required to drop a course after the session begins. After the drop deadline, you will need to request a withdrawal .
A registration hold occurs when the University blocks your access to the registration system because you have not met a particular requirement. You can view any holds you may have at MyCSULB under "Personal Portfolio" as well as information about clearing the hold.
If you no longer plan to participate in a class that you are enrolled in, you must drop or withdraw from the class. The process to drop or withdraw will vary depending on when you decide to do so:
Since summer courses are administered through CPIE and are not state supported, courses offered in the summer have a different fee structure than Fall and Spring semesters. Please visit the summer tuition and fees website for more information.
If for any reason, a course cannot be delivered online, then the course may be cancelled.
Important Information:#N#In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is transitioning to fully online classes during Summer Sessions 2021. Online classes may include synchronous and asynchronous instruction including some technology-enhanced alternative modalities. Therefore, there will be no course sections offered in a face-to-face instructional mode during this upcoming summer term.#N#Courses originally scheduled to include face-to-face or hybrid modes (combined online and face-to-face instruction), may be converted to online and/or technology-enhanced alternative modes of instruction. If for any reason, a course cannot be delivered online, then the course may be cancelled.#N#Please note: if you register for a course that indicates it is offered face-to-face, you will receive a follow-up email that will address the new delivery mode and status of your course (s) in specific detail.#N#Thank you for your patience as we adapt to the best methods of serving you during these truly unprecedented times. If you have any questions or concerns, please email CPIE-Info@csulb.edu.
All scheduled class sections have waitlists. The size of the waitlist is based on size of the class. You can place yourself on the waitlist provided the list is not already full. If a seat becomes available, the student highest on the waitlist will get the seat (subject to the limitations below).