Academic Policies
Adding or Dropping CoursesDeadlines for adding, dropping or withdrawing from a course vary according to the duration of the course. Students enrolled for summer session classes can add or drop courses on the Web Registration System through the first day of the course. After the first day, students may add or drop courses by filing a completed Add/Drop Form at the Registrar's Office prior to the deadlines, or e-mailing summer@uidaho.edu and including name, student ID, course to Add/Drop and Class Registration Number (CRN). Add/Drop Forms can be obtained through any academic department, dean's office or on the Web at www.students.uidaho.edu/registrar/forms. An instructor signature on the Add/Drop Form or a computer override from the department is required. Students will not receive a bill for classes that are added after the initial registration. Fees are due when credits are added.
Auditing Classes
Auditing a course consists of attendance without participation or credit. Only lecture classes may be audited. Audited courses are not recorded on a student's permanent record, except as provided in the General Catalog Regulation C-1. Students auditing a class will pay the regular course fees noted in this catalog. An Add/Drop Form must be signed by the instructor to audit a course.
Course Prerequisites
Course prerequisites are system enforced, meaning students can register for advanced courses only when the prerequisites have been met or special permission is obtained (i.e., an Add/Drop Form signed by the instructor or a computer override from the department).
Credit Load
The maximum credit load allowed for summer session is 18 credits for undergraduates and 16 credits for graduates. However, because of the short duration of most summer course offerings, students should exercise caution in deciding on their summer credit load. All students are urged to consult with their academic advisers prior to registering. Registration for more than the stated limits is permitted only on approval of a petition to the Academic Petitions Committee. Petitions are available in the deans' offices. Registration for courses with conflicting or overlapping meeting times is prohibited. Students are prohibited from registering for two 1-credit workshops in the same week.