Six Drop Rule

It is recommended that you visit an Advocacy Specialist (361-698-1292) to discuss the potential consequences of this decision. It is recommended that you visit your Academic Advisor to discuss how this affects your academic plan to completion. If you are using Veterans Benefits of any kind, you should visit the Veterans Services office to verify any financial implications. Make an informed decision! Texas Senate Bill 1231 states that you may drop only six classes in your entire college career, including Del Mar College and any other Texas college or university you may attend. This rule applies only to students who began college in the fall of 2007 or later. It also applies to students who may have begun college before 2007 in another state, but then transferred to a Texas college after the fall 2007 semester. Allowable exemptions are:

• You have a severe illness
• You are caring for a sick or injured person
• You have a death in your immediate family
• Your work schedule changes beyond your control
• You go on active duty service with the U.S. armed forces or Texas National Guard
• Other good cause