Program makes it easier to drop classes

Dropping classes has just been made easier. \nStarting this week, students can electronically change their schedules using a program called eDrop. The new IU Student Association executive board supported the idea for an Internet method of dropping classes to it make easier on both students and teachers. \nPreviously, students had to walk to various buildings to get signatures, and then go to Franklin Hall to finalize the course withdrawal. But now this process can all be done using OneStart, as long as the drop does not depend on being able to add another class. This process is available through the last day to drop a course or to withdraw from all courses with an automatic grade of W.\nAll undergraduate and most graduate students will be able to drop classes using this method, but if they want to use the original method of paper and signatures, it is still permitted. In the future, IU hopes to use this process for adding classes as well.\nThe Office of the Registrar sent a mass e-mail Tuesday explaining the new eDrop system. A link included in the e-mail will lead students to a help guide that gives an in-depth explanation of how to complete the process.\n“When I received the e-mail, I felt great relief,” said sophomore Eric Ragan. “I feel like it’s a really good addition to our campus. When I had to do it in the past, I had to drop a yoga class at 9 a.m., I had to visit my counselor, visit the HPER building and then the registrar, and it was raining. As a freshman it was a really stressful situation.”\nAlso, students can now electronically check on the status of their drop and add requests. This information is available on OneStart under the “My eDocs” tab. \nIU hopes the new change does not encourage students to drop classes, but if they decide to, the University hopes the online drop process makes it a lot easier, according to the e-mail from the Office of the Registrar. \n“Knowing that I can drop classes from my bed makes me feel lazy, but also very comfortable,” Ragan said.