Drop/Add and Class Schedules

In Hokie SPA, you can view your class schedule, drop classes from and add classes to your schedule, or change the course options to A-F, pass/fail, or audit. However, these features are only available at certain times before and after the start of each semester.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I drop or add classes in Hokie SPA?
  1. Go to Hokie SPA.
  2. Log on using your PID and password.
  3. Click the Hokie Spa link.
  4. Click the Registration & Schedule link.
  5. Click the Drop/Add Classes link.
  For detailed instructions, refer to Dropping and Adding Classes in Hokie SPA.
• The class I added does not appear in my schedule. What is wrong?
  Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the red stop sign with the heading Registration Errors. A brief explanation of the error is in the Status column. The most common error message is "MAJOR RESTRICTION", which means the course you want to add is restricted to students in that major.
  For more information, refer to Common Error Messages when Using Drop/Add in Hokie SPA.
• I just added or dropped some classes in Hokie SPA, but when I looked at my Original Class Ticket, the changes did not show up. What is wrong and how do I view my current list of classes?
  The Original Class Ticket is the class ticket that is created when you first add classes for a term. If you add or drop classes later, the Original Class Ticket will not change to reflect your current list of classes. To view your current list of classes, refer to Viewing or Confirming Your Class Schedule.
• How do I drop all of my classes?
  You cannot drop all of your classes in Hokie SPA because this would be considered withdrawing for the semester. For more information about withdrawing, refer to the Resignation/Withdrawal Information Web page. For additional information, refer to Dropping All Classes in Hokie SPA.
• How can I view my schedule in a weekly calendar or other format?
  1. Log on to Hokie SPA.
  2. Click the Hokie Spa link.
  3. Click the Registration & Schedule link.
  4. Select the schedule format you want to view.
  5. Click the Submit button.
  For detailed instructions, refer to Viewing or Confirming Your Class Schedule.
• How can I view my schedule as a class ticket?
  1. Log on to Hokie SPA.
  2. Click the Hokie Spa link.
  3. Click the Registration & Schedule link.
  4. Click the Student Detail Schedule link.
  5. Select the term you want to view.
  Refer to Viewing or Confirming Your Class Schedule.
• How do I change my grade option from A-F to pass/fail?
  1. Log on to Hokie SPA.
  2. Click the Hokie Spa link.
  3. Click the Registration & Schedule link.
  4. Click the Drop/Add Classes link.
  5. Select the term.
  6. Click the Submit button.
  7. Click the Change Course Option Page link.
  For detailed instructions, refer to Changing Grading Options for a Class.
• How do I confirm my class schedule?
  1. Log on to Hokie SPA.
  2. Click the Hokie Spa link.
  3. Click the Registration & Schedule link.
  4. Click the Student Detail Schedule link.
  5. Select the term you want to view.
  For more information, refer to Viewing or Confirming Your Class Schedule.
• How do I obtain my original class ticket?
  1. Log on to Hokie SPA with your PID and password.
  2. Click the Registration & Schedule link.
  3. Click the Original Class Ticket (Course Request Results) link.
  4. Select the term for which you want your class ticket.
  For detailed instructions, refer to Obtaining a Copy of Your Original Course Ticket.