A: The credit fees that extended students need to pay are calculated based on the courses they are taking before the add/drop deadline. Fees for the withdrawn courses are NOT refunded.

For Graduate Students

Q: Can a graduate student who only takes one course and a 0-credit "Thesis Research" apply for course withdrawal?

A: Yes, because according to the regulations, graduate students must take at least one course (including thesis/thesis research) per semester, regardless of the number of credits. If a student withdraws from a course but still has a thesis/thesis research course, it meets the aforementioned requirement.

Q: Can I get a refund for the credit fees after course withdrawal?

A: The credit fees that graduate students need to pay are calculated based on the courses they are taking before the add/drop deadline. Fees for the withdrawn courses are NOT refunded. In subsequent semesters, when calculating the remaining number of credits to be paid, the withdrawn courses will not be included in the calculation since no credits were obtained.

For Undergraduate Students

Q: I have already applied for a reduced course load at the beginning of the semester, but now I want to drop more courses to have even fewer credits than my initial application. Is this allowed?

A: If you have been approved for a reduced course load at the beginning of the semester, but the course withdrawal will result in fewer credits than your initial application, you need to reapply.

Q: If course withdrawal will cause me to have a reduced course load, can I submit the withdrawal application first and then apply for a reduced course load? Or can I apply for both at the same time?

A: If course withdrawal will result in a reduced course load, you need to apply for a reduced course load first. Once approved, you can then submit the course withdrawal application.

Q: Can I still apply for course withdrawal using a paper form?

A: Starting from the 2022 academic year, the application process has become paperless. Students must apply online, and instructors and advisors will give their approval online as well. There are no more paper application forms!

For Extended Students

Q: Can I get a refund for the credit fees after course withdrawal?

A: The credit fees that extended students need to pay are calculated based on the courses they are taking before the add/drop deadline. Fees for the withdrawn courses are NOT refunded.