Adding and Dropping Courses

During a designated time (located in the current class schedule), students may change their schedules by dropping or adding courses. A fee is assessed for schedule changes. If it becomes necessary to “drop” a course after the schedule-change period has ended, students must contact the admissions office to get the link to the add/drop form. Students recommended to discuss with the teacher prior to dropping a class, and are highly recommended or mandated for students on scholarship or in performing arts/athletics, financial aid, or other programs to get permission prior to dropping a class. The withdrawal will become official once it is submitted to the Student Success Center. The grade of “W” (withdrawn) is given during the first 12 weeks of the semester. The grade of “W” has no negative effect on the student’s GPA. If the student does not contact the Student Success Center and exits a class unofficially, the instructor will award a grade of “F”.

Legislation was passed by the Texas Senate (SB 1231) in spring 2007 which could affect your College career. This legislation applies to all students entering a Texas public institution of higher education as a first time freshman for fall 2007 and subsequent terms. Please read the following information carefully.

  • Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education.” Any course that a student drops is counted toward the six course limit if “(1) the student was able to drop the course without receiving a grade or incurring an academic penalty; (2) the student’s transcript indicates or will indicate that the student was enrolled in the course (signified by a “W” grade at Panola College); and (3) the student is not dropping the course in order to withdraw from the institution.”
  • The legislation does provide for some exemptions that would allow a student to drop a course without having it counted towards this limit. Contact the Student Success Center for more information.
  • This statute applies to all Texas public Colleges and universities. Therefore, a Panola College student affected by this statute that has attended or plans to attend another institution of higher education should become familiar with that institution’s policies on dropping courses.
  • Students should contact Student Services for more information before dropping a course.