Beginning this spring, students may add classes via MyDUSIS through Friday, Feb. 1. Students may drop classes via MyDUSIS through Friday, Feb. 8. Paper add/drop forms will no longer be necessary to add or drop a class once the semester begins.

Additionally, wait lists that exist at the beginning of the semester will continue to be automated through Friday, Feb. 1. This means that waitlisted students will receive an email notification when a seat has become available, and they will have 12 hours or until noon of Friday, Feb. 1 (whichever comes first) to claim the seat via MyDUSIS. 

However, once the semester begins, students will no longer be able to place themselves on wait lists.

Once the spring semester begins, students and instructors will receive an email whenever a student adds or drops a class. Nevertheless, we strongly encourage students to review their class schedules and instructors to review their class rosters for accuracy, as the enrollment validation policy will remain in effect.

Students who add a class after it has begun are responsible for contacting the instructor to discuss course expectations, catch up on any missed content, and ask any questions they have about the syllabus.

The online add feature does not apply to courses that belong to the Law School, Drake Online graduate programs, or classes that meet on weekends. 

The intent of this change is to enhance students’ ability to make timely schedule adjustments and ensures the schedule of classes reflects accurate seat availability in courses.

Kevin Moenkhaus, Associate Registrar