Tuition and Fee Refunds

A student who leaves the university for any reason before a semester is completed, except as specified below, will be granted a pro rata refund of tuition and mandatory fees that applies for the first five weeks of the semester only. A student who makes an advance payment and then for any reason does not attend any part of the next semester or term at the university will be given full refund of tuition and fees. If academic credit is given, there will be no refund.

Refunds are first applied to reimburse scholarships or loan funds (up to the full amount), and any remaining amount is refunded to the student.

Refund Schedule

Regular Term

a. Within the first two weeks from the beginning of semester or term — 80%
b. During the third week — 60%
c. During the fourth week — 40%
d. During the fifth week — 20%
e. After the fifth week — no refund

This refund schedule does not apply to courses offered through the Division of Continuing & Professional Education.

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