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Office of the Registrar

Course Drop Deadlines: Autumn 2025

The 猎奇重口's deadlines for dropping classes in the autumn 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

August 25 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Sep. 16 - Oct. 28: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Oct. 29 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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 (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: December 8-12

12-Week Session

September 15 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Sep. 30: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Oct. 1 - Nov. 4: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Nov. 5 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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 (Withdrawn/Passing or Withdrawn/Failing)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: December 8-12

10-Week Session I

August 25 - October 17, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 8: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Sep. 9 - Sep. 15: 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.

Sep. 16 - Sep. 25: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Sep. 26 - Oct. 9: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Oct. 10 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: October 17

10-Week Session II

September 29 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Oct. 10: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Oct. 11 - Nov. 10: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Nov. 11 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date. 

Final Exams: December 8-12

9-Week Session

October 6 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Oct. 17: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Oct. 18 - Nov. 13: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Nov. 14 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: December 8-12

8-Week Session I

August 25 - October 17, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 4: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Sep. 5 - Sep. 15: 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.

Sep. 16 - Sep. 25: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Sep. 26 - Oct. 9: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Oct. 10 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: October 17

8-Week Session II

October 20 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Oct. 29: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Oct. 30 - Nov. 19: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Nov. 20 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: December 12

6-Week Session I

August 25 - October 3, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 2: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Sep. 3 - Sep. 15: 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.

Sep. 16 - Sep. 18: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Sep. 19 - Sep. 30: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

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

Final Exams: October 3

6-Week Session II

October 20 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Oct. 27: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Oct. 28 - Nov. 19: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Nov. 20 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: December 8-12

5-Week Session I

August 25 - September 26, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Aug. 29: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Late Request Period

Aug. 30 - Sep. 15: 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.

Sep. 16 - Sep. 23: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Sep. 24 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: September 26

5-Week Session II

September 29 - October 31, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Oct. 3: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Oct. 4 - Oct 20: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Oct. 21 - Oct. 28: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Oct. 29 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: October 31

5-Week Session III

November 3 - December 12, 2025
Open Registration Period

Through Sep. 15: Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Sep. 16 - Nov. 7: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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

Nov. 8 - Nov. 21: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 1: Submit request in CyberBear → Student Services → 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)

Dec. 2 and beyond: Registration changes are not permitted on or after this date.

Final Exams: December 8-12

Special Sessions

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

Through the 20% point:

Go to CyberBear → Student Services → Registration and Edit Your Class Schedule → Register for Classes. Course drops generate refunds where applicable.

Note: If the open registration period extends past September 15, 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 CyberBear → Student Services → 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 September 15, use the PDF drop form instead.

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