Academic Q-Drops

Undergraduate students who decide to drop a class after the 12th class day for academic reasons will need to submit a request using the online Academic Q-drop Request system. This system can be used to submit an academic Q-drop request starting on the 13th class day of the fall or spring semester, and on the 5th class day of summer semester, through the deadline to drop a class for academic reasons. Check the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

Graduate and professional students should speak with their graduate coordinator to drop a course. The online Academic Q-drop Request system is currently not enabled to be used by graduate students or for requesting Q-drops for nonacademic reasons.

Academic Q-drops may be requested due to academic reasons that impact the students ability to complete the course successfully.

The official student record does not delineate between academic and non-academic Q-drops.

What is the difference between an Academic Q-drop and a nonacademic Q-drop?
Academic Q-drops may be requested if the class is too difficult, not challenging enough, if the class is no longer needed, or for other academic reasons.
Nonacademic Q-drops may be requested for reasons such as severe illness, student’s responsibility of a caregiver, death of a family member, and required military service.

If you are dropping a class for one of the reasons listed below and have documentation, do not use this system. Talk with your advisor first about requesting a non-academic Q-drop. See the General Information Catalog policy on nonacademic Q-drops for more information.

• Severe illness
• Caring for a sick or injured person
• Death of a family member
• Military service

How to Request an Undergraduate Academic Q-Drop

1. Meet with Your Academic Advisor

   Meet with your academic advisor in your college or school to:

   • Determine if your reason for dropping a class is for academic or nonacademic reasons
   • Discuss the impact on progress towards degree and/or course sequence
   • Identify other considerations before dropping
   • Check if there are additional college or school requirements

   Important:

   • Students receiving financial aid should consult with the Texas One Stop to discuss potential impact on financial aid
   • International students should first consult with Texas Global
   • Students receiving veteran education benefits should check in with the Veteran Certification team in the Office of the Registrar
   • Student athletes should consult with the Athletic Advising office
   • Students who are Texas Exempt or have already met the 6 total drop limits should contact an academic advisor

2. Submit Your Academic Q-Drop Request Online

   In the Academic Q-Drop Request system, you will see a “withdraw” option. However, once your request has been submitted it cannot be reversed or changed.

   Submit an Academic Q-Drop Request

3. After You Submit Your Academic Q-Drop Request

   • You will receive an email when your academic Q-drop has been received.
   • After your academic Q-drop has been approved, both you and your instructor will receive an email confirming that you have dropped the class.
   • You will receive an email informing whether your academic Q-drop has been approved or denied.
   • You can track your academic Q-drop request at any time in the “My Documents” section of the Academic Q-Drop Request system.
   • Regardless if your Q-drop is for academic or nonacademic reasons, a “Q” will still display on your student record.

For more information, contact registration@austin.utexas.edu or call 512-475-7656.

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