Course Drop & Refund Policy
Failure to withdraw from a course in which one is officially registered but does not complete will result in a grade of F or No Credit. If you need to drop a class, you may do so via your myCSUB account, in-person, email, fax or mail through the Extended Education office, (661) 654-2441. If the course is cancelled for any reason, student will receive a 100% refund. Failure to drop/withdraw from a course in which one is officially registered but does not complete, will result in a grade of F or No Credit. It is the student’s responsibility to drop/withdraw from a course. Not attending a course does not mean a student will be dropped from that course.
Fall 2024
Drop Policy
16-Week Course:
August 26 – December 16, 2024
| August 26 | First Day of Classes |
| September 4 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 23 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will require approval by the instructors, advisor, and Dean/designee of the School of the student’s major and will result in a “W” being recorded. |
| November 15 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| December 16 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session I:
August 26 – October 20, 2024
| August 26 | First Day of Classes |
| August 30 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 6 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will require approval by the instructors, advisor, and Dean/designee of the School of the student’s major and will result in a “W” being recorded. |
| September 27 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| October 20 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session II:
October 21 – December 16, 2024
| October 21 | First Day of Classes |
| October 25 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| November 1 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will require approval by the instructors, advisor, and Dean/designee of the School of the student’s major and will result in a “W” being recorded. |
| November 22 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| December 16 | Last Day of Classes |
Refund Policy
16-Week Course:
August 26 – December 16, 2024
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before August 30 - 100% refund
- On or before September 16 - 60% refund
- After September 16 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session I:
August 26 – October 20, 2024
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before August 30 - 100% refund
- On or before September 10 - 60% refund
- After September 10 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session II:
October 21 – December 16, 2024
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before October 25 - 100% refund
- On or before November 5 - 60% refund
- After November 5 - No refunds
Summer 2024
Refund Policy for full 10-Week Term:
- Drop PRIOR to the first day of the Semester – 100% refund
- Drop on or before June 1 – 100% refund of course fees
- June 18 is the LAST day for partial refund (60%)
- NO REFUNDS after June 18
Refund Policy for Session I:
- Drop PRIOR to the first day of the Semester – 100% refund
- Drop on or before June 1 – 100% refund of course fees
- June 6 is the LAST day for partial refund (60%)
- NO REFUNDS after June 6
Refund Policy for Session II:
- Drop PRIOR to the first day of the Semester – 100% refund
- Drop on or before July 12 – 100% refund of course fees
- July 17 is the LAST day for partial refund (60%)
- NO REFUNDS after July 17
Refund Policy for Class with Five or Fewer Meetings (or Online Course)
- Withdraw prior to the second meeting (or by the 4th day on an online course) full refund less $25 administrative fee.
- Withdraw after the second scheduled class meeting (or after the 4th day of an online course) and prior to a date at which 25% of the course has elapsed – 60% of course fees refunded. No refund after 25% of the course has elapsed.
Refund Policy for Class with Four or Fewer Meetings
- Full refund less $25 administrative fee prior to the first meeting.
- Withdraw after the first meeting and prior to the second meeting - 60% of course fees refunded for the classes with 3 or 4 sessions; no refund for classes with 1 or 2 sessions.
Course Cancellation for Any Reason
- A full refund of fees will be made
Spring 2024
Drop Policy
16-Week Course:
January 31 – May 17, 2024
| Jan 22 | First Day of Classes |
| Jan 31 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| Feb 16 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will require approval by the instructors, advisor, and Dean/designee of the School of the student’s major and will result in a “W” being recorded. |
| April 19 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| May 17 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session I:
January 22 – March 17, 2024
| Jan 22 | First Day of Classes |
| Jan 26 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| Feb 2 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will require approval by the instructors, advisor, and Dean/designee of the School of the student’s major and will result in a “W” being recorded. |
| Feb 23 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| Mar 17 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session II:
March 18 – May 17, 2024
| Mar 18 | First Day of Classes |
| Mar 22 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| Mar 29 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will require approval by the instructors, advisor, and Dean/designee of the School of the student’s major and will result in a “W” being recorded. |
| April 26 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| May 17 | Last Day of Classes |
Refund Policy
16-Week Course:
January 22 - May 17
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before 1/26 - 100% refund
- On or before 2/12 - 60% refund
- After 2/12 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session I:
January 22 – March 17, 2024
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before 1/26 - 100% refund
- On or before 2/6 - 60% refund
- After 2/6 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session II:
March 18 – May 17, 2024
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before 3/22 - 100% refund
- On or before 4/2 - 60% refund
- After 4/2 - No refunds
Project Management Certificate Program Drop Policy
| 7th day of course | Last day to withdraw from classes without a “W” being recorded; withdrawals from classes after this date will be permitted only for serious and compelling reasons and require approval by instructors and Extended Education |
| 14th day of course | Last day to withdraw from classes for a serious and compelling reason; Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
