Frequently Asked Questions

How do I drop or add a class?

* The following information applies to current Drake students.  Non-Drake students who do not have access to Blueview should visit this page to determine if you are eligible to enroll in a summer course and retrieve information about the registration procedure.

Dropping

  • Once the summer semester has begun, students will not be able to drop a class through Blueview.  The first day of the Summer 2009 semester is May 18, 2009.
  • If the class has not started, students can contact their dean's office or the Student Records Office to drop the class.
  • If the class has started, students must receive permission from their instructor to drop the class and then notify their dean's office or the Student Records Office, who will complete the drop.
  • Students who wish to drop ALL of their classes (perform a complete withdrawal for the semester), should view this page for instructions.
  • Students should be aware of the drop's effect on their billing and transcript.

Adding

  • Students can add a summer class through Blueview if that class has not yet begun.  See the "Registration via the Web" section of this page for instructions.
  • Students who want to add a summer class that already has begun must contact the instructor to request permission.  Instructors reserve the right to allow or deny such requests.  Students who receive approval from the instructor should contact their dean's office or the Student Records Office to add the class.

I want to drop all of my summer classes.

Why won't the system let me do it online?

Students who drop all of their classes essentially are withdrawing themselves from Drake for the summer semester.  For reporting purposes (among other reasons), Drake must reclassify the enrollment status of such students from "eligible" to "withdrawn."  Drake's online registration system has a built-in feature that automatically makes this change.  The built-in feature has several advantages for the students:

  • Allows for faster processing of withdrawal requests.
  • Allows students to declare their withdrawal intentions in one central location, rather than having to contact several different offices/units.
  • Notifies all of the administrative offices/units automatically
    • Student's dean's office
    • Student Accounts Office
    • Student Financial Planning Office
    • Student Records Office
    • Residence Life (if applicable)
    • Athletics (if applicable)
    • Other pertinent offices
  • Allows students to leave comments regarding their intent to withdraw.

What is this built-in feature called, and how do I access it?

The feature is called a "withdrawal request form."  It is an electronic form that students can access through Blueview.

  • In Blueview, click the Home tab.
  • Click the MyDUSIS Menu link in the MyDUSIS channel.
  • Click the Student Services & Financial Aid folder.
  • Click the Withdrawal Request Form link.
  • Follow the directions on the following pages and submit the form electronically.

What happens after I submit this form?

  1. The system will automatically send an email to all the offices that need to be notified of your intent to withdraw.
  2. Your dean's office will review your comments and may attempt to follow up with you before approving your request.
  3. Once your dean's office approves your request, they will forward it to the other offices (Student Records, Student Financial Planning, etc.) for processing.
  4. Students can expect the entire process to be completed within five business days, depending on the time of year the request was submitted.

Who can I contact if I have questions about this withdrawal process?

A good place to start is with any of the staff members in the Student Records Office.  More detailed information about complete withdrawals, including links to information regarding the impact on students' billing and financial aid, is available here.

I initially registered for summer classes but later dropped all of them.  Now I'd like to be reinstated and add a course that has not started yet.

Why won't the system let me register for any summer classes?

When you dropped all your summer classes, you essentially withdrew yourself from Drake for the summer semester.  When that happened, your enrollment status was changed to "withdrawn."  Students with a "withdrawn" enrollment status are not permitted to re-enroll in any classes online without assistance from a staff member.

What do I need to do to re-enroll?

Your enrollment status needs to be changed from "withdrawn" back to "eligible."  Contact your dean's office or the Student Records Office for assistance.  Be prepared to briefly explain your situation and your intentions.  Your dean's office or the Student Records Office most likely can also register you for the class(es) you wish to add.

I receive an error message when I try to register for a class.

What do these error messages mean?

There are several system-generated error messages that students may encounter.  For a list of what they mean, click here.

What can I do about it?

  • Drake students can contact your dean's office to discuss the situation with them.
  • If you are a non-degree-seeking student, contact the Student Records Office for assistance.

 

 

Last Modified: 08/22/2011 15:36:18 by content editor