This is a part of our 2020 Unofficial Orientation series. Find the rest of the posts here.
COVID-19 Update: The main thing to note is that even though classes start on August 31st, Drop/Add opens on August 24th. So that means if you’re looking to slide into a class with spots, you need to start making mogul moves before class even starts.
Besides that, not a lot has changed. Essentially, the most important thing you can do is show up on the first day if you’re interested in the class, even if you’re not enrolled. If you’re not there in that first meeting, professors will drop you from the class without a second thought. Some of them get off on it. Luckily, since the first week is going to be remote, going to class should be super easy. (Is there a possibility for attending multiple classes at the same time? Please report back.)
Hello, and welcome to today’s episode of Unofficial Orientation: Drop/Add. If you don’t know what that is (seriously, how do you not know what that is yet?), the folks at the registrar’s office have provided this overview. You can also check out this FAQ, also kindly prepared by the registrar’s office, as a way to get the basics down before proceeding. Read on for detailed stratagems, and a TL;DR at the bottom.