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Drop and Withdrawal

Please read carefully the policies below pertaining to dropping courses or withdrawing from the University.

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Dropping Courses

No adjustment is made to tuition charges when a student drops a course after the last day of the Add/Drop Late Registration Period. It is the student's responsibility to know the last day to drop courses during Late Registration in order to receive a 100% tuition adjustment in any given Semester. This information is readily available on the University's Homepage and through the Office of the Registrar. Office of Student Accounts Services Staff and Academic Student Success Coaches are also able to provide students with this information.

Withdrawal from the University

Withdrawing from the University is a process that involves several steps which must be followed in the prescribed order so as to avoid unnecessary expenses and/or failing grades. When a student officially withdraws from the University, a refund or adjustment to tuition will be calculated, if applicable. Students should familiarize themselves with the following Tuition Refund Schedule:

Tuition Refund Schedule

  1. 100 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the second week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the second week but on or before the last day of the fourth week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4. Up to 25 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the fourth week but on or before the last day of the eighth week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent adjustment/refund of tuition charges if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; a prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the tenth week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

  1. 100 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the fifth day of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the fifth day but on or before the 8th day of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4. Up to 25 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the 8th day but on or before the 10th day of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent adjustment/refund of tuition charges if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; a prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the second week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

  1. 100 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the first week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the first week but on or before the last day of the second week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4. Up to 25 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the second week but on or before the third week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent adjustment/refund of tuition charges if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; a prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the fourth week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

  1. 100 percent (100%) of tuition charges. if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent (90%) of tuition charges, if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration, but on or before the last day of the first week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent (50%) of tuition charges, if the student withdraws after the first week, but on or before the last day of the second week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4.  Up to 25 percent (25%) of tuition charges, if the student withdraws after the second week, but on or before the last day of the third week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent (100%) adjustment/refund of tuition charges, if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period. A prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration, but on or before the last day of the fourth week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall. 

Adjustments/refunds will be processed by the Office of Student Accounts Services if written notice of withdrawal of enrollment from the University is received from the student or designated staff person and approved prior to the end of the eighth week (returning students) or the tenth week (first-time students) of classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. The withdrawal must be received prior to the end of the 10th day of classes (returning students) or the second week (first-time students) of classes during the Summer sessions.

There will be no adjustments or refunds for tuition, fees, room & board costs, institutional paid charges, waived charges, bookstore charges, late registration fees, housing assessment fees, or fines under the following conditions:

  • When a student is required to withdraw due to disciplinary action, the student forfeits their legal rights and privileges as a member of the University family. All payments made toward assessed charges are also forfeited.
  • In addition, there will be no adjustments or reimbursement of charges or payments in the event the operation of the University is suspended at any time as a result of any act of God, strike, riot, disruption, or for any other reason beyond the control of the University.

Students who withdraw from courses after the Late Registration Period may be eligible for a 100% adjustment/refund of tuition and room & board charges (if applicable); bookstore charges & fines/fees excluded if one or more of the following holds true:

  • Student's involuntary call to active military duty.
  • Death of the student or member of his/her immediate family (parent, spouse, child, sibling).
  • Illness of the student of such severity or duration, as confirmed by a physician, that completion of the semester is precluded.
  • Cancellation of the course(s) by the University.
  • Exceptional circumstances, upon approval of the University president or his/her designee.

Dropping Courses

  • No Tuition Adjustment After Deadline
    No tuition adjustment is made when a student drops a course after the final day of the Add/Drop (Late Registration) period.
  • Student Responsibility
    Students are responsible for knowing the last day to drop courses during Late Registration in order to receive a 100% tuition adjustment for the semester.
  • Where to Find the Deadline
    The official deadline is published on the University homepage and is also available through the Office of the Registrar.
  • Additional Support
    Students may also contact the Office of Student Accounts Services or Academic Student Success Coaches for assistance.

Withdrawal from the University

  • Official Process Required
    Withdrawing from the University is a formal process that must be completed in a specific order to avoid unnecessary expenses and/or failing grades.
  • Tuition Adjustment Eligibility
    When a student officially withdraws from the University, a tuition refund or adjustment will be calculated, if applicable, based on University policy.
  • Refund Schedule Awareness
    Students are strongly encouraged to review the Tuition Refund Schedule to understand potential adjustments based on withdrawal timing.

Tuition Refund Schedule

  1. 100 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period (August 21st); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration (August 21st) but on or before the last day of the second week of classes (August 30th); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the second week (August 30th) but on or before the last day of the fourth week of classes (September 13th); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4. Up to 25 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the fourth week (September 13th) but on or before the last day of the eighth week of classes (October 11th); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent adjustment/refund of tuition charges if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period (August 21st); a prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration (August 21st) but on or before the last day of the tenth week of classes (October 25th). Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

  1. 100 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period (May 20th); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration (May 20th) but on or before the fifth day of classes (May 21st); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the fifth day (May 21st) but on or before the 8th day of classes (May 24th); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4. Up to 25 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the 8th day (May 24th) but on or before the 10th day of classes (May 26th); Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent adjustment/refund of tuition charges if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period (May 20th); a prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration (May 20th) but on or before the last day of the second week of classes (May 30th). Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

  1. 100 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the first week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the first week but on or before the last day of the second week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4. Up to 25 percent of tuition charges if the student withdraws after the second week but on or before the third week of classes; Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent adjustment/refund of tuition charges if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period; a prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration but on or before the last day of the fourth week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

  1. 100 percent (100%) of tuition charges. if the student withdraws on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  2. Up to 90 percent (90%) of tuition charges, if the student withdraws after the last day of Late Registration, but on or before the last day of the first week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  3. Up to 50 percent (50%) of tuition charges, if the student withdraws after the first week, but on or before the last day of the second week of classes;Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.
  4.  Up to 25 percent (25%) of tuition charges, if the student withdraws after the second week, but on or before the last day of the third week of classes;Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall.

First-time students are eligible to receive a 100 percent (100%) adjustment/refund of tuition charges, if they withdraw on or before the last day of the Late Registration Period. A prorated adjustment/refund will be processed if they withdraw after the last day of Late Registration, but on or before the last day of the fourth week of classes. Room and Board charges are not refundable once a student moves into the residence hall;

  • Adjustments and refunds will be processed by the Office of Student Accounts Services upon receipt of written notice of withdrawal from the student or a designated University staff member.
  • For Fall and Spring semesters:;
    • Returning students must submit withdrawal by the end of the eighth week of classes.
    • First-time students must submit withdrawal by the end of the tenth week of classes.
  • For Summer sessions:;
    • Returning students must submit withdrawal by the end of the 10th day of classes.
    • First-time students must submit withdrawal by the end of the second week of classes.

Non-Refundable Conditions

No adjustments or refunds will be issued for tuition, fees, room and board, institutional charges, waived charges, bookstore charges, late registration fees, housing assessment fees, or fines under the following conditions:

  • Withdrawal due to disciplinary action, resulting in forfeiture of all rights and payments made toward assessed charges.
  • Suspension of University operations due to circumstances beyond institutional control (e.g., acts of God, strikes, riots, or other disruptions).

Eligible Exceptions for 100% Adjustment/Refund

Students who withdraw after the Late Registration Period may be eligible for a 100% adjustment/refund of tuition and room & board charges (excluding bookstore charges, fines, and fees) under the following circumstances:

  • Involuntary call to active military duty
  • Death of the student or an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child, or sibling).
  • Course cancellation by the University
  • Exceptional circumstances, subject to approval by the University President or designee

Any student who withdraws due to a severe illness, verified by a physician and preventing completion of the semester, will incur a prorated tuition charge calculated from the first day of classes through the approved withdrawal date.