Dropping and withdrawing from a course are two different procedures. A DROP is processed before the add/drop deadline, with the course being completely removed from the student’s schedule and transcript.
A WITHDRAWAL is processed after the add/drop deadline, and the course remains listed on the student’s transcript with a non-punitive grade of “WD,” which does not affect the GPA.
All drops or withdrawals must be submitted via your NEST account unless the student has a HOLD that prevents processing, in which case, a completed “Course Drop/Withdrawal” form must be submitted through MSU File Hawk or in person at RHC.
Follow the steps below to process your drop or withdraw request:
Click “Register for Classes.”
Enter the term for registration.
Example: Fall 2019, then click continue.
If you wish to drop or withdraw from any of the courses listed here, you must select a “new action” from the course action drop-down menu and then click on “SUBMIT” for the changes to occur.
The “green warning message” of Save Successful should be displayed after any action taken for these courses.
Important
Students who drop or withdraw from a course through NEST are responsible for reviewing their schedule to verify they have actually dropped the course.
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of specific withdrawal and refund deadlines.
The Student Accounts Office will process refunds and or adjustments.
Withdrawing from your courses does not change your student status (i.e., leave of absence or withdrawal) from Montclair State University. If you are an undergraduate student, you must submit a leave of absence- withdrawal request through your Nest account. If you are a graduate student, please contact the graduate school department for further assistance with your request.
