Generally the first two weeks on a regular semester at UMBC are considered as part of the schedule adjustment period.
For Fall 2026, the last day to add or drop a class is 9/4/26
Here are a few questions and considerations before rearranging your schedule during this period:
- Make sure you are within the schedule adjustment deadline for any give semester or session.
- If you are planning to add a class, or if you are waitlisted, it is best to attend that class until your schedule is final.
- Is the class I want to replace with another class open? Am I eligible to take it? Does it fit my schedule?
- How much work will I have missed if I add a class late? Can I make up missed work?
- Would it be better to stick to my schedule and take the class I want in another semester?
- Is the class I’m dropping needed as a prerequisite for a class I need for my major or other degree requirement?
- As always, does this new schedule fit with my work or family schedule?
To add or drop a class at UMBC, you can complete these actions yourself during the official schedule adjustment period:
How to Add a Class
- Go to myUMBC and navigate to your profile and the registration menu.
- Select Student Schedule and Registration and pick the correct academic term.
- Click the Add button next to your class schedule.
- Enter the specific class number (found via the UMBC Class Search) or search by subject.
- Select required components like discussion or lab sections if applicable.
- Click Next and then Finish Enrolling.
How to Drop a Class
- Open myUMBC, go to your profile, and open the registration page.
- Click Student Schedule and Registration and select the correct term.
- Click the Drop button next to your class schedule.
- Check the box next to the course you want to remove.
- Click Drop Selected Classes and confirm by clicking Finish Dropping.
How to Swap a Class
- Go to myUMBC, click your profile icon, and select Registration.
- Click Student Schedule and Registration and select the active academic term.
- Click the Swap tab at the top of the enrollment page.
- Select the class you want to drop from your current schedule dropdown menu.
- Enter the class number or use the search feature to find the new class you want to add.
- Click Next, review the change, and click Finish Swapping to complete the trade.
You can also watch these helpful videos on YouTube: