Add, Drop or Withdraw

Add a Class

1. Refer to the Academic Calendar for the last day to “Add a Class.”

2. To add or switch a class in MyOCC, go to Register or Drop Sections.

3. Search the Course Catalog for the course you want to add.

4. Go to Plan and Schedule then View Other Sections to see if the class is offered at a time that works for your schedule.

5. When you find the class you want, click on the specific section and select Add Section.

6. To drop a class to add a new class in its place, click Drop under the class you wish to drop and then click the checkbox for the class you wish to add and click Submit. After you drop a class, it will not appear on your transcript.

7. If you're adding a course without dropping, simply click Register Now and follow the Financial Responsibility prompts

The difference between Drop and Withdrawal

• Dropping a class can only occur during a specified time at the beginning of the class. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

• Withdrawing from a course is when you remove yourself from a course after the first three weeks of classes (less time for half semester courses). See the Academic Calendar for withdrawal specific dates.

  Please be aware that withdrawing may negatively impact the following:

  • Ability to live on campus: Contact Residence Life
  • Veteran’s benefits: Contact the Office of Veterans and Military Services
  • Athletics Eligibility: Speak with your athletic coach
  • International student status: Contact delanda@sunyocc.edu

Drop a Class

1. To drop a class during the first week of the semester, login to MyOCC. 
2. To drop a class after the first week, please complete the Drop/Withdrawal Request form (NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you speak with a financial aid representative and your assigned Navigator to understand the impacts that dropping a course may have on your financial aid eligibility and academic progress).
3. After the drop is processed, the class will no longer appear on your transcript, but you will still have some financial responsibility for the class if it is dropped after the start of the semester.

Withdraw from a Class

1. To withdraw from a class, please complete the Drop/Withdrawal Request form (NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you speak with a financial aid representative and your assigned Navigator to understand the impacts that dropping a course may have on your financial aid eligibility and academic progress). 
2. After the withdrawal is processed, a grade of "W" will appear on your transcript. "W" does not affect your GPA, but may have an impact on your financial aid.
3. If you missed the deadline to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances, you may petition for a late withdrawal.