Undergraduate Late Drop and Semester Withdrawal

Quick links: Late Drop/Withdrawals | Retroactive Drop/Withdrawals | FAQs | Calendar | Types of Withdrawals

Instructions:

1. Tell Us What Happened – Personal Statement

Attach a typed statement that explains your situation. Be specific and honest. Include:

A timeline of what happened (with dates and names, if relevant).
How the situation affected your ability to do well in your classes.
Why you weren’t able to drop the course(s) before the official deadline.
Why you're only dropping one class, some classes, or all classes (whichever applies).
How this drop or withdrawal will help you stay on track and succeed going forward.

2. Show Proof – Upload Supporting Documents

Attach documents that support your situation. They must include your name, dates, and a brief description. Submit only the relevant pages. You may redact unrelated or sensitive information.

Examples of acceptable documentation:

Medical Issues: Completed Healthcare Provider Form [pdf] or note from a licensed provider.
Legal Issues / Divorce: Court order, police report, eviction notice.
Accident / Natural Disaster: Insurance claim or official report.
University Error: Email or letter from SJSU staff/faculty (on letterhead or from an @sjsu.edu address).
Military Duty: Official orders or letter from a Commanding Officer.
Caregiver Responsibilities: Healthcare provider letter, legal document, or birth certificate.
Personal Hardship: Support letter from your advisor or instructor (they can also help guide what to include).

3. Choose the Right Form – Petition Links

Fill out the correct online form through DocuSign (Available 8:00 am, June 5, 2025 to 5:00 pm August 08, 2025):

Single Late Course Drop Request – Use if you're dropping one or two courses.
Late Semester Withdrawal Request – Use if you're dropping all your courses for the term.

Note: requests related to the non-receipt of financial aid during the summer/winter sessions will be denied. See FAQ's for details.

Drop Deadlines by Semester

Please see the Registrar's website for additional deadlines. SJSU Online Program, please see Dates and Deadlines website.

Summer 2025 Calendar
Deadline	Session I (5-week)	Session I (10-week)	Session II (5-week)
Last day to drop via MySJSU for 100% refund. No petition required to drop	Mon, 6/3	Mon, 6/3	Tue, 7/8
Last day to drop via MySJSU without a "W" or petition (ends 11:59 pm)	Wed, 6/4	Mon, 6/4	Wed, 7/9
Petition required to drop. Petitions will be available at 8 am	Thu, 6/5	Tue, 6/5	Thu, 7/10
Last Day to Drop from the Summer Session	Thu, 7/3	Fri, 8/8	Fri, 8/8
First Day Retroactive Petition will be initiated.	Fri, 7/4	Fri, 8/15	Fri, 8/15
Retroactive drops/withdrawal initiated only, processing drops will resume	Wed, 8/20*	Wed, 8/20*	Wed, 8/20*

*date subject to change

Fall 2025 Calendar
Date	Deadline
Tue, Aug 19	Last day to drop via MySJSU for 100% refund. No petition required to drop
Tue, Sep 16	Last day to drop or add via MySJSU without a "W". No petition required (ends at 11:59 pm) (Subject to a pro-rata charge see Bursar's Office)
Thu, Sep 18	Petition required to drop a course(s) or withdraw from Fall 2025 semester. Petitions will be available at 8 am
Mon, Nov 17	80% mark of the semester last day to drop any courses or withdraw from Fall 2025. Petitions must be submitted before 5 pm
Fri, Dec 19	First Day Retroactive Petition for Fall 2025 will be initiated. Advisor recommendation required to initiate retroactive petition forms for Fall 2025. Petitions will be initiated after 8 am
Mon, Jan 12, 2026*	Retroactive drops/withdrawal initiated only, processing drops will resume after January 12, 2026