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. To drop a class after the first week, please visit Student Central to complete a required form.
2. You must meet with a financial aid representative to learn about the impact a drop can have on financial aid and/or financial responsibility to OCC.
3. After a drop occurs, the class will not appear on your transcript.

Withdraw from a Class

1. To withdraw from a class, visit Student Central.
2. You must meet with a financial aid representative to learn about the impact a withdrawal will have on your financial aid and/or financial responsibility to OCC.
3. If you miss the deadline to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances, you can petition for a late withdrawal. 
4. A "W" will appear next to the course on your transcript and does not affect your GPA.