They may add or drop courses to be taken in future blocks at any time prior to the beginning of those courses. Exceptions to the procedure must be authorized by a dean and affected professors. Dropping a course without authorization automatically results in a grade of No Credit. One of the primary goals of the Block Plan is to provide a framework within which students may devote all of their formal academic efforts to one course. Thus, it is not possible to register for more than one principal course during a block.
Unapproved overloads result in a loss of credit.
During the freshman or sophomore year, students are urged to consult with the department in which they wish to major in order to determine an appropriate schedule. To allow students ample time to pursue a sound course of study in their major, students must declare the major before registration for their junior year. However, they may change their major at any time.