Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drop-add

noun

/drɒp æd/

Definition

A procedure that allows students to change their course schedules by dropping one course and adding another within a specified time period.

Examples

Students must complete the drop-add process by the end of the first week of classes.
She decided to drop her biology course and add a philosophy class instead.

Meaning

The term ‘drop-add’ refers to the action of removing a course from one’s schedule while simultaneously enrolling in a new one, typically used in academic contexts.