Late Drop Credits are FOREVER Right?!

Each student is given 16 late drop credits when they starting at Penn State. The purpose of these drop credits is to get you out of trouble.  If you are not going to pass a class with a satisfactory grade, you have the option of using some of your late drop credits after the drop/add deadline has passed. This allows you to remove a class from your schedule and avoid bringing down your GPA. 

 

Use them wisely as you may only drop a total of 16 credits in your 4-5 year academic career!  If your cumulative GPA dictates your acceptance to a controlled major or your financial aid, consider this option to protect your GPA. (i.e. If you feel a C or a D coming on- drop and run!)

 

There is a LATE DROP DEADLINE DATE. Find out what it is a make a note of it because after that date, you cannot drop any courses.  Keep in mind that you MUST maintain 12 credits to continue receiving financial aid as a full time student! This means that in order to drop, you must start out with more than 12 credits. If you start out with the minimum 12 credits- you cannot drop without a replacement course.