Dropping Courses

Often students may have to attend a few classes before deciding if a course is right for them. If it is decided not to continue with the course, students should review the Course Withdrawal Schedule before officially withdrawing. Withdrawing from a course after the deadline will have financial and academic consequences.

Note: Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal from a course. Courses must be dropped online through Self Service Banner.

The Course Withdrawal Schedule does not apply to:

  • Executive MBA & Master of Finance programs

Academic & Financial Consquences

  • Dropping a course may also affect a student's full-time status at the University. Students need to be registered in a minimum of 3 courses per term to be considered a full-time student.

  • Not being a full-time student can affect:

    • Student Loans
    • Scholarships
    • Third-party sponsorships
    • Study permits for international students.

How to Drop Courses

  1. Log in to Self Service Banner 
  2. Enter your smu.ca email address and password. Click here if you need help to access your account.
  3. Click on the three lines on the top left to expand the dashboard. Choose Applications from the given options.
  4. Select the "Banner Self-Service" tab, then select the following tab sequence: Student Information > Student Landing Page > Student Profile > Registration > Register for Classes. (Note: you may be prompted to log in again.)
  5. Select the appropriate term from the drop-down menu. 
  6. In the bottom right-hand corner, you will see your registered classes. Beside each course is a drop-down menu. 
  7. Select “Web Drop”. 
  8. Select “Submit”. 

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