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Office of the Registrar

Course Drop Deadlines: Spring 2026

The 91次元's deadlines for dropping classes in the spring semester are posted on this page. Students are responsible for adhering to all published registration deadlines. 

How to Drop Classes 

(If you are dropping all of your classes or your last remaining class, use the semester withdrawal form and deadlines instead.)

Jump to a Session:

Full 15-Week Semester

January 15 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Feb. 6 - Mar. 27: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Mar. 28 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: May 4-8

12-Week Session

February 2 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Feb. 18: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Feb. 19 - Apr. 3: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Apr. 4 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: May 4-8

10-Week Session I

January 20 - April 3, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 2: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Feb. 3 - Feb. 5: Email a completed and signed PDF drop form to registration@umontana.edu.

  • Instructor and advisor signatures are required on form.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Feb. 6 - Mar. 3: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Mar. 4 - Mar. 31: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 1 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exam: April 3

10-Week Session II

February 17 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Mar. 2: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Mar. 3 - Apr. 3: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Apr. 4 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date. 

Final Exams: May 4-8

9-Week Session

February 23 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Mar. 5: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Mar. 6 - Apr. 10: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Apr. 11 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: May 4-8

8-Week Session I

January 15 - March 13, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Jan. 27: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Jan. 28 - Feb. 5: Email a completed and signed PDF drop form to registration@umontana.edu.

  • Instructor and advisor signatures are required on form.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Feb. 6 - Feb. 19: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Feb. 20 - Mar. 5: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Mar. 6 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exam: March 13

8-Week Session II

March 16 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Mar. 25: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Mar. 26 - Apr. 16: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Apr. 17 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: May 4-8

6-Week Session I

January 15 - February 27, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Jan. 23: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Jan. 24 - Feb. 5: Email a completed and signed PDF drop form to registration@umontana.edu.

  • Instructor and advisor signatures are required on form.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Feb. 6 - Feb. 12: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Feb. 13 - Feb. 20: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Feb. 21 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exam: February 27

6-Week Session II

March 23 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Mar. 30: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Mar. 31 - Apr. 17: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Apr. 18 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: May 4-8

5-Week Session I

January 15 - February 13, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Jan. 22: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Jan. 23 - Feb. 5: Email a completed and signed PDF drop form to registration@umontana.edu.

  • Instructor and advisor signatures are required on form.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Feb. 6 - Feb. 11: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Feb. 12 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exam: February 13

5-Week Session II

February 17 - March 27, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Feb. 23: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Feb. 24 - Mar. 6: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Mar. 7 - Mar. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Mar. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exam: March 27

5-Week Session III

March 30 - May 8, 2026
Open Registration Period

Through Feb. 5: Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Feb. 6 - Apr. 3: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request generates refund where applicable. No late fee.
  • No record on transcript.
Late Request Period

Apr. 4 - Apr. 17: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor and advisor approval is required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • W appears on transcript.

Apr. 18 - Apr. 24: Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Apr. 25 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: May 4-8

Special Sessions

Variable - Deadlines are proportional to the length of the class dates
Open Registration Period

Through the 20% point:

Go to GrizPortal → Registration Card → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Note: If the open registration period extends past February 5, use Course Add, Change, Drop instead. No late fees will apply through the 20% point of the class.

Late Request Period

Day after 20% point through 87% point:

Submit request in GrizPortal → Registration Card → Course Add, Change, Drop.

  • Instructor, advisor, and dean approvals are required.
  • Drop request is subject to a $20 fee and no refund.
  • WP or WF appears on transcript. (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Note: If the late request period begins before February 5, use the PDF drop form instead.

Day after 87% point and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exam: Last day of the session