Add/Drop is a service on Just the Facts that allows students to enroll in or drop classes for the current semester during the add/drop period.

1. See your advisor

You need to meet with your advisor to discuss your schedule.

2. Enter your courses

The Add/Drop application allows you to enroll in up to five 3- or more credit courses. You can also enter an unlimited number of 1 and 2 credit courses and as many ROTC courses as you like.

3. Make changes to your courses

You can enter Add/Drop as many times as you like as long as your faculty advisor has granted you permission and you are within the add period or the drop period. You have 3 weeks to add, change grade options or variable credit hours. You have 7 weeks to drop. After these deadlines, changes will not be allowed without a petition (available in Counseling and Advising, 140 Roberts Hall.)

4. Writing Seminars and Physical Education

If you need writing, you have 2 weeks from the first day of classes to add a First-Year Writing Seminar. http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute/ If you need PE, check out the Athletics website at http://bigred2.athletics.cornell.edu/physed/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to add/drop through Bear Access?

Yes. The only exception is for permission-only courses. You need to take a paper add/drop form to class or to the department office of the course you wish to add. Once you have their signature, you will need your faculty advisor’s signature, then bring the form to the Registrar’s Office in 140 Roberts Hall.

Do I need advisor approval to add and drop classes?

Yes. New students and second semester freshman may not make changes until the advisor gives permission. (Also known as "flipping the flag".) First, meet with your advisor and finalize your course schedule. Second, the advisor must release the permission flag on line allowing you to make changes via electronic add/drop.

What happens if my advisor has not given me access and is not available to see me?

Please contact your major department.

Is there a wait list for classes?

Yes, wait lists are maintained by the department offering the course. There are no on-line wait lists.

How do I add a course that requires permission?

If you need to add a course that is listed as "by permission only"
1. pick up the paper add/drop form from the registrar's office, 140 Roberts Hall.
2. obtain the required approvals and signatures
3. return it to the registrar’s office for processing.
Remember that you are not officially enrolled in the course until the paper add/drop form is processed by the registrar.