Withdrawal Form and Refund Schedule for Credit Courses

Withdraw and Refund Schedule for Fall and Spring (Full Term Courses)

(excludes PA program)

Withdrawal Refund  Transcript Notation
Prior to the first day of the semester* 100% None
During the published Add/Drop period** 100% None
After published add/drop period No refund. W
Failure to Withdraw No refund. F

*There are no refunds on the $75 non-refundable registration fee.
**After the semester begins, there is no refund on the following fees: non-refundable registration fee, educational service fee, late payment fee, late registration fee, installment payment plan fee, student identification fee.

Course Withdraw and Refund Schedule for accelerated Fall/Spring and Summer Sessions: 

Withdrawal Refund Transcript Notation
Prior to the first day of the semester* 100% None
During the first five (5) business days of the semester 100% on tuition only. All
fees are non-refundable.
W
After the first five (5) business days of the semester No refund. W
Failure to Withdraw No refund F

*There are no refunds on the $75 non-refundable registration fee.

Course Withdraw and Refund Schedule for accelerated Winter Session:

Withdrawal Refund Transcript Notation
Prior to the first day of the semester* 100% None
After the semester begins No refund W
Failure to Withdraw No refund. F

*There are no refunds on the $75 non-refundable registration fee.

Refunds, if any, are based on the date and time of receipt of a student’s withdrawal, regardless of registration date or attendance. All students who wish to withdraw from a course or courses must do so in writing. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from courses or a “Failure to Withdraw” grade of “F” will result. Nonpayment or non-attendance is not a withdraw.

Students may drop a course without notation on their academic record during the published add/drop period. A withdrawal after the published add/drop period requires the student to obtain the signature of the faculty member, undergraduates require their advisor signature too. A “Course Withdrawal Form” is available online and must be submitted within the published withdrawal dates as outlined in the academic calendar. Winter and Summer sessions do not have an Add/Drop period due to the accelerated format.

Choosing to withdraw is a serious matter which may adversely affect a student’s status, financial aid, veteran benefits, and degree progress. Students should consult with their course instructor, advisor, and/or respective office prior to dropping or withdrawing from a course.

Physician Assistant Program

A student wishing to withdraw voluntarily from the University must confer first with the PA Program Director. Refunds of tuition and instructional fees, if any, are made on the basis of the date and time of receipt of a student’s withdrawal. Non-payment does not result in withdrawal from the University. Students who officially withdraw from the University after the first day of the semester will receive a designation of ‘W’ on their transcript.

Withdrawal Refund
Prior to the first day of the semester* 100%
During the first two weeks of the semester** 80%
During the third week of the semester 60%
During the fourth week of the semester 40%
During the fifth week of the semester 20%
After the fifth week of the semester No refund                                                                

*Before the semester starts, no refund is made on the $75 registration fee. **After the semester starts, but before the first class meeting, no refund on the $75 registration fee and the $75 educational service fee.

In addition, there will be no refunds made on the following fees after the semester begins: Late Payment Fee, Delayed Payment Fee, Student Identification Fee. This policy is in accordance with the 1998 Financial Aid Reauthorization Act. It will be reviewed annually by the Vice President of Finance and the Board of Trustees. This policy also is subject to change without prior written notification.

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