Adding and Dropping Classes

P.O. Box 19210, Portland, OR 97280 | Registration Helpline: 503-977-8888 | FAX: 503-977-4988

Two Easy Ways to Add or Drop Classes

  • On the web, using MyPCC.
  • In person, at your campus Admission & Registration office using the Registration form.

Schedule changes are processed based on the date the request is received in the registration office.

Drop boxes, fax and mail changes are also available, but allow a few days for processing, then phone 503-977-8888 to be sure your request was received.

Concerned about the Drop Deadlines?

Don't use drop boxes, fax or mail if you're concerned about the deadlines below. Use online registration, since the computer confirms your transaction immediately.

Non-credit and Continuing Education (CEU) Classes

Departmental policies for non-credit and CEU courses vary. In most cases you may petition for registration fees to be removed if there are extenuating circumstances. See Petitioning to Remove Tuition Charges for more information.

To drop a Community Education class, please see the Community Education frequently asked questions regarding their Refund/Drop Policy.

Adding Classes

Before the first day of class, adding is easy online. After the class starts or later, you'll have to get the instructor's permission to add the class. If it's the day the class starts or later, you can't use MyPCC. You'll have to get the instructor's permission to add the class, and submit the signed Registration form available online or at any Admission & Registration Office.

Issues to Consider when Dropping Classes or Withdrawing from School

Will it affect my financial aid or veterans benefits?

Reducing the number of credits you're taking can affect your eligibility. If in doubt, check with the Financial Aid or Veterans office before processing the drop.

Do I get my money back?
Yes, if you've made a payment and you drop in time. All charges associated with a class will be removed from your account balance if you formally drop by the deadline listed in the matrix below. No charges will be removed if you drop after the deadline. For questions, contact the Student Billing Help Line at 503-977-4234. If your account has a credit balance after removing the charges, you can get your money back.
What's the difference between dropping and withdrawing from classes?
DROP WITHDRAW

You get a full refund.

You do not get a refund.

You do not have a mark on your transcript.

You will have a W on your transcript.
Deadlines to drop a class:
Length of Class Deadline to Drop (and not have W on transcript and get full refund)
11-12 weeks

By the second Friday of the term.

8-10 weeks

By the end of the first week of classes.

2-7 weeks

By the end of the first day of classes.

Less than 2 weeks

Before the first day the class meets.

Deadlines to withdraw from a class
Length of Class Deadline to Withdraw (W goes on transcript and no refund)
11-12 weeks

By the eighth Friday of the term.

8-10 weeks

In the first 80% of the class meetings.

2-7 weeks

In the first 80% of the class meetings.

Less than 2 weeks

Before the first day the class meets.

Notes:

After the Withdrawal period, a grade must be assigned for the course.

Drop deadlines vary for Community Education and CEU classes. In most cases you may petition to the department that offered the class to remove the registration fees if you were unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances. However, petitions must be approved within 60 days of the end of the term in order to have the registration fees removed. For more information, see Petitioning to Remove Tuition Charges.

For other questions, please contact the registration helpline: 503-977-8888.