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 2025
Drop Policy
16-Week Course:
August 25 – December 15, 2025
| August 25 | First Day of Classes |
| September 3 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 22 | 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 14 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| December 15 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session I:
August 25 – October 19, 2025
| August 25 | First Day of Classes |
| August 30 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 5 | 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 26 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| October 19 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session II:
October 20 – December 15, 2025
| October 20 | First Day of Classes |
| October 24 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 31 | 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 21 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| December 15 | Last Day of Classes |
Refund Policy
16-Week Course:
August 25 – December 15, 2025
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before August 29 - 100% refund
- On or before September 15 - 60% refund
- After September 15 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session I:
August 25 – October 19, 2025
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before August 29 - 100% refund
- On or before September 9 - 60% refund
- After September 9 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session II:
October 20 – December 15, 2025
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before October 24 - 100% refund
- On or before November 4 - 60% refund
- After November 4 - No refunds
Spring 2026
Drop Policy
16-Week Course:
January 20 – May 18, 2026
| Jan 20 | First Day of Classes |
| Jan 29 | 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 be permitted only for serious and compelling reasons and require approval by instructors and Extended Education; Census Day. |
| April 10 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| May 18 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session I:
January 20 – March 16, 2026
| Jan 20 | First Day of Classes |
| Jan 23 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| Jan 30 | 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 20 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| Mar 16 | Last Day of Classes |
8-Week Course - Session II:
March 17 – May 18, 2026
| Mar 17 | First Day of Classes |
| Mar 20 | Last Day to Add Classes |
| Mar 27 | 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 24 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. Withdrawals after this date require a petition of exception. |
| May 18 | Last Day of Classes |
Refund Policy
16-Week Course:
January 20 - May 18, 2026
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before 1/24 - 100% refund
- On or before 2/10 - 60% refund
- After 2/10 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session I:
January 20 – March 16, 2026
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before 1/24 - 100% refund
- On or before 2/4 - 60% refund
- After 2/4 - No refunds
8-Week Course - Session II:
March 17 – May 18, 2026
- Course cancellation - 100% refund
- On or before 3/21 - 100% refund
- On or before 4/1 - 60% refund
- After 4/1 - No refunds
Summer 2026
Refund Policy for full 10-Week Term:
- Drop PRIOR to the first day of the Semester – 100% refund
- Drop on or before June 5 – 100% refund of course fees
- June 22 is the LAST day for partial refund (60%)
- NO REFUNDS after June 22
Refund Policy for Session I:
- Drop PRIOR to the first day of the Semester – 100% refund
- Drop on or before June 5 – 100% refund of course fees
- June 10 is the LAST day for partial refund (60%)
- NO REFUNDS after June 10
Refund Policy for Session II:
- Drop PRIOR to the first day of the Semester – 100% refund
- Drop on or before July 13 – 100% refund of course fees
- July 18 is the LAST day for partial refund (60%)
- NO REFUNDS after July 18
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
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. |
