MyNorthwoodTech: Drop a Class

Overview

Students may drop classes through MyNorthwoodTech. However, dropping a class or withdrawing from all classes may affect financial aid, academic progress, insurance eligibility, and other aspects of your student record.

This article explains how to drop a class and provides important information to consider before completing the process.

Key Information

• Students are encouraged to speak with Student Services before dropping a class.
• Dropping a class or withdrawing from all classes may affect:
  • Financial aid (including veterans' benefits, if applicable)
  • Eligibility to remain on a parent's insurance plan
  • Program progression
  • Graduation requirements
• If you are swapping one course for another, contact Student Services before dropping the course to avoid drop fees.
• For additional information about withdrawals and dropping courses, refer to the Student Handbook.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

• An active Northwood Tech student account
• Your MyNorthwoodTech username and password
• Access to MyNorthwoodTech

Instructions

Drop a Class

1. Go to www.northwoodtech.edu.
2. Click MyNorthwoodTech.
3. Open your Enrollment Shopping Cart for the appropriate term.
4. Click Enroll.
5. Click Drop.
6. Select the academic term.
7. Select the checkbox next to the class or classes you want to drop.
8. Click Drop Selected Class.
9. Click the magnifying glass to select a Drop Reason.
10. Click Finish Dropping.
11. Review the confirmation page.

A successful drop will display a green checkmark confirming that the class has been dropped.

Troubleshooting

I received an error while dropping my class

Try the following:

• Verify that you've selected a drop reason.
• Refresh the page and try again.
• If the error continues, contact Student Services.

I want to swap one class for another

Try the following:

• Contact Student Services before dropping your class.
• Do not drop the class yourself if you intend to replace it with another course, as drop fees may apply.

I'm concerned about how dropping a class will affect me

Try the following:

• Schedule an appointment with Student Services by calling 800-243-9482.
• Review the withdrawal information in the Student Handbook before completing the drop.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you're unable to drop a class or have questions about withdrawals, contact Student Services at 800-243-9482 or submit a Student Services request for assistance.