Add, Drop, Withdrawal from Classes
Class Schedule
If you are a current student, the class schedule is available in ctcLink. If you are not yet a Highline student, view the class schedule here.
Enrollment Dates
Please refer to the Enrollment Deadlines > Student Home Page or View Deadlines in Mobile in ctcLink for class academic calendar deadlines, start and end times specific to each course.
Questions on how to enroll in classes? View our steps to enroll.
Fall Quarter 2023 Important Dates
| Fall 2023 | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| May 11 | Priority Registration begins |
| May 22 | Open Enrollment begins for all students. |
| Sept 11 | Tuition due date |
| Sept 24 | Waitlist Closes |
| Sept 25 | Quarter Begins |
| Sept 27 | • Last day web registration available for adding classes • After this date: Instructor’s permission is needed to add most classes |
| Sept 29 | • Last day to drop classes for a 100% refund • Last day to request audit status – w/instructor permission • Financial Aid Census Date |
| Oct 2 | First day for senior and state employee waivers to enroll |
| Oct 6 | Last day to add a class without a Late Add Petition and Late Charge, unless otherwise posted in the schedule. |
| Oct 6 | Last day to drop a class without a "W" on transcript Enrollment Census Date |
| Oct 9 | Last day to request credit (CR)-No credit (NC) |
| Oct 16 | Last day for 40% refund |
| Nov 17 | • Last day to withdraw from a class • Last day to add continuous enrollment classes with instructor's signature |
| Dec 6 | Web Grading available to instructors |
| Dec 12-15 | Final Exams |
| Dec 15 | Quarter Ends |
| Dec 19 | Grades are Due by 12 noon |
| Dec 20 | Grades available to students online |
Enrollment Dates and Deadlines
Click below to view more dates and deadlines.| Important Dates | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration/Priority Enrollment Begins ctcLink Student Homepage - Manage Classes - Enrollment Date | May 11 | May 11 | Nov 2 | Feb 15 |
| New Students Enrollment Begins (Assigned times no longer required) | May 22 | May 22 | Nov 13 | Feb 26 |
| Tuition Due | June 12 | Sept 11 | Dec 26 | Mar 18 |
| Waitlist Closes | June 25 | Sept 24 | Jan 7 | March 31 |
| Quarter Begins | June 26 | Sept 25 | Jan 8 | April 1 |
| Last Day Web Registration in ctcLink available for adding classes | June 28 | Sept 27 | Jan 10 | April 3 |
| Instructor’s Permission Needed to Add Most Classes | June 29 | Sept 28 | Jan 11 | April 4 |
| • Last Day to Drop Classes for a 100% Refund • Last Day to Request Audit Status – W/Instructor Permission • Financial Aid Census Date | June 29 | Sept 29 | Jan 12 | April 5 |
| Senior and State Employee Waivers May Enroll | July 3 | Oct 2 | Jan 16 | April 8 |
| Last day to add a class without a Petition and late fee (unless otherwise posted in the schedule) | July 10 | Oct 6 | Jan 22 | April 12 |
| Last day to Drop a Class Without a "W" on Transcript • College Census Date | July 10 | Oct 6 | Jan 22 | April 12 |
| Last Day to Request a Credit (CR)-No Credit (NC) | July 11 | Oct 9 | Jan 23 | April 15 |
| Last Day for 40% Refund | July 11 | Oct 16 | Jan 29 | April 22 |
| • Last Day to Withdraw From a Class • Last Day to Add Continuous Enrollment Classes with Instructor's Signature | Aug 3 | Nov 17 | Mar 1 | May 24 |
| Web Grading Available to Instructors | Aug 9 | Dec 6 | Mar 13 | June 5 |
| Final Exams | Aug 16-17 | Dec 12-15 | Mar 19-22 | June 10-13 |
| Quarter Ends | Aug 17 | Dec 15 | Mar 22 | June 13 |
| Grades Due by 12 Noon | Aug 22 | Dec 19 | Mar 26 | June 18 |
| Grades Available to Students in ctcLink | Aug 23 | Dec 20 | Mar 27 | June 19 |
How to Add and Drop Classes
Before Classes Start
You can add, drop, or completely withdraw from your classes by using the ctcLink. Wanting to add a class? Learn how to enroll in a class.
After Classes Start
It is important to be aware of add/drop dates which can affect the amount of your refund and grading for courses you enrolled in.
- Enroll: Students may register for open courses without faculty permission through day three using the ctcLink Student Portal.
- Drop: Use the ctcLink Student Portal or complete the drop portion of the class add/drop form via email to registration@highline.edu.
- Waitlisted: Students may register for full courses only with the instructor’s permission.
- Enroll: Beginning Day 4, instructor permission will be required for most classes. Email the instructor for permission, then forward the email to registration@highline.edu with your request to add the class. Include your name, ctcLink ID, course title, and item number. Exceptions: late starting classes, continuous enrollment, lab classes for office skills.
- Drop: Withdrawal from courses is allowed for the first 10 days (8 days for the Summer quarter) without transcript notation. Use the ctcLink Student Portal or complete the drop portion of the class add/drop form via email to registration@highline.edu.
- Withdraw: Course withdrawal after this day will have a “W” grade noted on the transcript. Use the ctcLink Student Portal or complete the drop portion of the class add/drop form via email to registration@highline.edu. See the calendar for official dates.
How to Withdraw from Classes
Withdraw online in ctcLink Student Portal or submit an email to registration@highline.edu including the class add/drop form.
- Please include your email, name, ctcLink Student ID, class name and number.
- Students may drop a course subject to the grade deadlines on the academic calendar:
- No grade is reported usually within the first ten days of the term (eight days for the Summer term). Please see the calendar for official dates.
- With a “W” withdrawal grade. This date is part way through the term. Please see the calendar for official dates.
Withdrawal Requirements
Regular attendance in all enrolled classes is required. Non-attendance does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal. If you do not officially drop or withdraw and simply stop attending class(es), you may be graded as a 0.0 grade. At the end of the quarter, instructors are required to issue a grade.
- VA-funded students should consult with Highline’s Veterans Services staff before dropping classes.
- If you are receiving financial aid, consult with the Financial Aid Office before dropping or withdrawing.
Refunds
The refund policy is in the college catalog. The amount of the refund depends on the date you drop or withdraw. If it is after the 40% refund deadline, no refund is issued. To request an exception, you can submit a registration petition for an exception to the policy. Exceptions will only be approved under certain conditions.
Questions on how to enroll in classes? View our steps to enroll.