Frequently asked questions

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Is York Drop & Add official / run by York University?

No. It's an independent student project, not owned, run, or endorsed by York University in any way.

Is it free to use?

Yes, completely free — no fees, no paid tiers.

Do I need a YorkU email to use it?

Only to post a listing or message someone. Browsing the board to see what's available is open to anyone, signed in or not.

How does the actual course swap happen?

The app only connects you with another student through messaging — it never touches your enrollment or York's systems. Once you've worked out the details, each of you makes the actual change yourselves in your own Student Center.

Can other students see my email address?

No. Other students only ever see a display name (which you can change any time) — your email is never shown to anyone else.

What if nobody has the section I need?

Post a "Needed" listing for it. It'll sit grouped with that course so anyone who later posts a matching "Dropping" listing shows up right alongside you.

Can I remove a listing or delete my account?

Yes. Any listing you've posted has a Remove option right on its card, and your account screen has a "Delete my data" option that removes your display name, listings, and conversations.

Which campuses and terms are supported?

Keele, Glendon, and Online. Terms shown are whatever students have actually posted for — there's no fixed list, it grows as people use it.