Add/Drop/Withdrawal

The process outlined below only applies to adding or dropping courses administered by MU Direct.

Adding/dropping MU Direct courses

Written or online notification is required. If mailing or faxing your drop request, please provide your signature and the date of the request.

If you have already enrolled in MU Direct courses for an upcoming semester, the add/drop process can be initiated:

• Via online submission*
• In person or via postal mail:
  • MU Direct
  • 102 Whitten Hall
  • Columbia, MO 65211
• By fax: 573-882-5071

Students are financially responsible for all course-related fees at the time of enrollment. The amount of educational fees refunded will be based upon the University's refund schedule, and on the date notification is received by MU Direct, not the last date of class attendance or participation.

Dropping a course after the 25th day of the semester (or an equivalent period of time for courses of other lengths), the student will receive a "W" or "F" for the course depending upon the instructor's evaluation of course work completed prior to the drop date.

Add/drop dates for semester-long courses are listed on the Dates and Deadlines page on the University Registrar's web site.

*Students who are enrolled in day campus courses should not use this form. Please go to the Registration & Add/Drop page on the University Registrar's web site.

Withdrawing from MU

Students withdrawing from MU and from currently enrolled courses must submit written notification to MU Direct. A withdrawal may not be dated after the last scheduled day of course work. The amount of educational fees refunded will be based upon the University's refund schedule, and on the date written notification is received in the office, not on the last date of class attendance or participation.