Adding or Dropping Classes

Adding or Dropping Classes

Schedule changes will be allowed for the first two days during the fall or spring semester 8-week courses, the first 4 days for 16-week courses, and for the first two days during the summer semester.

During these time periods of the semester, students should contact their advisor to make schedule changes (add or drop classes). After schedule change period, students must contact the instructor of the course by completing and submitting the withdrawal form.

Students who are adding courses will be charged the appropriate tuition and fees according to the tuition and fee schedule. Students who add courses and fail to pay the full cost by the last day of adding a class will be dropped and no credit given for the course.

Drop Exceptions

In certain documented circumstances, a drop may be approved as a Drop Exception and will not count toward the six-course limit.

Drop Exceptions may be approved when the student demonstrates that the drop was required due to circumstances beyond their control and prevented successful completion of the course.

Examples of qualifying circumstances include:

  • Serious illness or debilitating condition affecting the student or someone of significant importance to the student
  • The student becomes responsible for the care of a sick, injured, or dependent person
  • Death of a family member or someone of significant importance to the student
  • Active-duty military service involving the student or an immediate family member
  • A work schedule change that is beyond the student’s control
  • Other documented circumstances determined by the College to be valid and appropriate

Supporting documentation is required for all Drop Exception requests. Approval is determined by the appropriate College official.

Monitoring and Restrictions

Student enrollment and drop activity is monitored to ensure compliance with state law.

Students who drop six or more courses without an approved Drop Exception may face:

  • Registration restrictions
  • Limits on future course drops
  • Additional advising requirements
  • Other enrollment limitations or conditions

These restrictions may apply at Paris Junior College and at other Texas public colleges and universities.

Transferring to Another Texas Public College or University

The six-drop limit applies statewide. Students planning to transfer to another Texas public institution should be aware that:

  • The six-drop total follows the student across all Texas public colleges and universities
  • Each institution may enforce its own policies, restrictions, and Drop Exception procedures

Students are responsible for understanding the policies of any institution they attend.

Advising Support

Dropping a course can affect your academic progress, financial aid eligibility, and ability to complete your degree on time.

Before dropping a course, students are strongly encouraged to speak with an advisor to:

  • Review their current drop count
  • Understand the academic and financial impact
  • Explore alternatives and support resources
  • Determine eligibility for a Drop Exception

Advising & Counseling is here to help you make informed decisions and stay on track toward your educational goals.

Paris Campus – Advising & Counseling Center
📍 Alford Center
📞 903-782-0426 | 📧 advising@parisjc.edu
🕒 Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday: 8 a.m.–noon

Greenville Center
📍 Front Office
📞 903-454-9333
🕒 Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday: 8 a.m.–noon

Sulphur Springs Center
📍 Front Office
📞 903-885-1232
🕒 Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday: 8 a.m.–noon