How do I cancel a summer course?

This does NOT happen automatically; the department must notify the Registrar immediately if a course is canceled. If an instructor was already appointed, the Payroll paperwork must be RESENT with the appointment crossed out in RED, stating "Course Canceled." You should also notify the Arts & Science Summer office.

What happens if a course does not get enough enrollment?

If a course has 10 or fewer students, it may have to be canceled due to low enrollment. Please watch your course enrollments and speak to the instructor if a course is looking like it might be low.

The decision to cancel a course is made with the Arts & Science Summer office; approximately two weeks prior to the start of the session, the Arts & Science Summer office contacts departments with low enrolled courses. The department may decide to wait a little in case of last-minute registrations; or it may cancel the course immediately.

It is the department's responsibility to notify the Registrar to cancel a course, and to send in cancellation paperwork to Payroll for all canceled courses. The department must also notify the students currently enrolled in the course that the course has been cancelled. The Center for Study Abroad and Special Sessions will assist with notifying visiting students about course cancellations on campus.

Is there any cancellation fee paid to an instructor if a course is canceled due to low enrollment?

No, there is no compensation in the case of a course cancelled for low enrollment. Appointments are contingent on sufficient enrollment, and the letter sent to adjuncts and graduate assistants should state this.