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Refund Schedule

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Learn When You'll Get a Refund

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As you consult the refund schedules, be sure that you are viewing the correct table for your circumstance. Short term courses are covered by the table at the bottom of the page.

Withdrawal from the University - Fall Semester 2024

NOTE: This schedule does NOT apply to short courses.  See chart for short courses listed below.

Date of WithdrawalFees ChargedRefund
By September 3, 2024None100% of fees assessed
September 4 - 10, 2024$50Amount in excess of $50
September 11 - 17, 2024$100Amount in excess of $100
September 18 - October 1, 202450% of tuition50% of tuition assessed
October 2, 2024 and after100% of tuitionNo refund

Credit Drops - Fall Semester 2024

NOTE: Credit drops between 12-18 credits for full-time undergraduate students, and between 9 and above credits for full-time graduate students do not affect tuition.

Date of Credit DropFees Charged*Refund
Through September 17, 2024None100% of fees assessed
September 18- October 1, 202450% of tuition50% of tuition
October 2, 2024 and after100% of tuitionNone

Withdrawal from the University - Spring Semester 2025

NOTE: This schedule does NOT apply to short courses.  See chart for short courses listed below.

Date of WithdrawalFees Charged*Refund
By January 26, 2025None100% of fees assessed
January 27 - January 31, 2025$50Amount in excess of $50
February 1 - 7, 2025$100Amount in excess of $100
February 8 - 21, 202550% of tuition50% of tuition assessed
February 22, 2025 and after100% of tuitionNo refund

Credit Drops - Spring Semester 2025

NOTE: Credit drops between 12-18 credits for full-time undergraduate students, and between 9 and above credits for full-time graduate students do not affect tuition.

Date of Credit DropFees  Charged*Refund
Through February 7, 2025None100% of fees assessed
February 8 - 21, 202550% of tuition50% of tuition
February 22, 2025 and after100% of tuitionNone

Refund Schedule for Withdrawal from the University 

Winterim Session, Summer Session & Short Term Courses:

NOTE: A week is defined as 5 business days.

Length of Course Week of course and refund*
Week 1**		 Week of course and refund*
Week 2***		 Week of course and refund*
Week 3		 Week of course and refund*
Week 4
18 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
17 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
16 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
15 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
14 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
13 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
12 Weeks 100% 100% 50% 50%
11 Weeks 100% 50% 25% None
10 Weeks 100% 50% 25% None
9 Weeks 100% 50% 25% None
8 Weeks 100% 50% 25% None
7 Weeks 100% 50% None None
6 Weeks 100% 50% None None
5 Weeks 100% 50% None None
4 Weeks 100% 25% None None
3 Weeks 100% 25% None None
2 Weeks 100% None None None
1 Week 1st Day: 100% 2nd Day: 100% 3rd Day: None 4th Day: None

**Less $50 withdrawal Fee
***Less $100 withdrawal fee during Fall and Spring Semesters Only

*Exceptions

  • Special Course Fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise specified.
  • Fee refunds for short courses will be prorated.
  • The $100 admission confirmation fee will not be refunded to New Freshmen. Orientation and placement testing services fees are also nonrefundable. 
  • The senior and graduate processing fee will not be refunded if a student withdraws.
  • Housing charges are pro-rated to the date room is vacated. The $75 Housing deposit is forfeited.
  • Food Service charges are pro-rated based on notification date. Unused meal points and Blugold card points will be refunded.

Return of Financial Aid Refunds

If you withdraw from the University before 60% of the semester has been completed, you and the University may be required to repay a portion of the financial aid refunds awarded to you.

When you withdraw completely from the University before finishing the semester, federal regulations require that the University determine whether a portion of your federal financial aid (other than work-study) must be returned. The amount of aid you may keep when you withdraw is in direct proportion to the length of time you remained enrolled during the semester.

If you were enrolled for 20% of the semester before you withdraw, 80% of your federal financial aid must be returned to the aid programs. If you stay through 50% of the semester, 50% of your aid must be returned. Once you complete at least 60% of the semester, however, you may keep 100% of the aid you received.

This means that if you withdraw before you have completed at least 60% of the semester, you may owe a repayment after you withdraw. You will be billed for any balance owed as a result of returning the financial aid funds. The University will notify you of the dollar amount you owe.

Examples of how the refund calculations are done are available in Blugold Central, Vicki Lord Larson 1108.  Actual calculations for required repayment will also be done by a member of Blugold Central.

Email Blugold Central if you have any questions.

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