CGS - College of General Studies - University of Pittsburgh

Registration Related Forms

Registration Form Instructions

As long as you are in good academic standing you may register in person at the College of General Studies (CGS) Front Desk on the 4th floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

Students can download a registration form, then e-mail, fax, mail or bring your completed form to our offices. Please note that registering with this form does not guarantee you'll get the classes you choose. Be sure to include alternate selections. Once your form is received, we'll process it as quickly as possible and send you an e-mail confirmation.

Registration Form (PDF)

Add/Drop Form Instructions

If you have to change your schedule of classes after your registration has been processed, you must complete an add/drop form during the add/drop period. Do not submit a second registration form.

Changing your schedule, even if it is from one section or lab to another, must be done by filling out an add/drop form during the add/drop period. Not doing this may result in not receiving a grade in the course, an "F" in the course, and/or charges to your account.

If you wish to drop one or all of your courses, you must use the add/drop form and you will receive full refund for the courses you drop if you do so during the add/drop period. If you wish to drop all of your courses after the add/drop period is over and not attend at all this term, you must follow the procedure under Resignation.

Add/Drop Form (PDF)

Confirmation of Classes

Upon completion of the registration or add/drop process, you will receive a stamped copy of your registration or add/drop form and confirmation sheet. These schedules should be reviewed for problems or discrepancies. If you notice any discrepancies contact the CGS Registration Office on the 4th floor Cathedral of Learning or at 412-624-6600.

Withdrawal Form Instructions

You may withdraw from individual courses from the end of add/drop period through the end of the ninth week of a term (fourth week of a session) by completing a Monitored Withdrawal Request.  This form must be submitted to the CGS Registration Office, 4th floor Cathedral of Learning.  A "W" grade is assigned.

Monitored Withdrawal Form (PDF)

Appeal for Late Withdrawal

To withdraw from a class after the Monitored Withdrawal period, you must process an Appeal for Late Withdrawal form, which you may obtain at the CGS front desk on the 4th floor of the Cathedral of Learning.  You will need to obtain your instructor's signature, provide a written explanation of the extraordinary circumstances that warrant consideration of the withdrawal, and provide relevant documentation, such as hospital records.  If approved, a grade of "W" will be recorded, no tuition will be refunded, and no credit will be earned.

Withdraw from All Classes

A student may withdraw from all classes for the term. The student's academic record will bear the grade "W" for each registered course for the term. This may only be done one time while registered as a CGS student. Note that withdrawing from all classes may affect your financial aid for future terms and does not relieve you of your financial obligations to the University.

Withdraw from All Classes Form (PDF)

Resignation

Once you register for classes, you are liable for all costs incurred as a result of that registration. The add/drop form will be used to drop all your courses and eliminate financial charges up until the end of the add/drop period.

If you decide to drop all your classes after the add/drop period you must resign and your charges will be adjusted. You may resign by calling 412-624-7585, sending an e-mail to resignation@bc.pitt.edu , or visiting the Student Appeals office, room G-12 Thackeray Hall immediately. The date of your call, visit, or postmark will be the effective date of resignation and will determine the amount of liability. Telephone resignation service is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students who do not go through a formal resignation process will be liable for 100% of the tuition charge.

You cannot resign (drop all your courses) by completing an add/drop form.

Resignation from all classes can occur between the end of the add/drop period and the 60th day of a term or 30th day of a session.