DROPPING AND ADDING COURSES

The senior year is a busy time with many unpredictable events and needs. Therefore, almost all of you will need to change your course schedule at some time during the year. On the other hand, faculty have a need to know who to expect and when to expect you for clinical rotations, many of which take a great deal of effort to organize. In addition, many popular electives end up with long waiting lists.

Once the course schedules are set at the beginning of each semester and faculty have been notified of your expected arrival, you may not change your schedule without completing a “drop-add.” You can check the availability of a course by contacting Harolyn Johnson or Dr. Haywood in the Dean’s Office (202 994-2202). If the course you wish to take is available, the drop-add form must be signed by the faculty member whose course you wish to add before we will change your schedule.

Fall Semester Faculty Notification – June 3, 2005
Spring Semester Faculty Notification – December 2, 2005

*********After these dates you must complete a drop-add form to change courses*******

If you attempt to drop a course at the last minute it will frequently upset the faculty and fellow students on the wait list who will be unable to change their plans to fill your vacated space. Therefore, you may only drop a course up until one month before the scheduled start date. If you wish to change your schedule on shorter notice than one month, you must have the approval of Dr. Haywood as well as the relevant faculty members.

It is ultimately your responsibility to be sure that you meet all graduation requirements. Therefore if you change courses, be sure that you meet the required number of weeks of elective course work as well as the required specialty course work.

DROP-ADD FORM