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REFUND POLICY / WITHDRAWAL (DROP) DEADLINES

REFUND POLICY

1. WITHDRAWING FROM ALL CLASSES: Students who officially withdraw from the University prior to the first day of instruction will receive a 100% refund, minus a $10 processing fee, of registration and non-resident tuition. Beginning with the first day of instruction through the 60% point of the semester, refunds will be on a pro-rata basis utilizing the official withdrawal date. Students are not eligible to receive a refund for withdrawing after the 60% cut off. (Refer to the refund deadline dates noted in this section.) The pro-rata refund will be calculated as the proportion represented by the number of calendar days from the first day of the semester to the date of withdrawal. Refunds will first be applied to any outstanding debt owed to the University.

2. DROP IN UNITS/CHANGE IN FEE CATEGORY: Students may add and drop classes through the end of the second week of the semester. Resident students who drop from full to half time (Change in Fee Category) by the end of the second week of the semester are eligible to receive a 100% refund of the difference in fees, minus a $10 processing fee. Non-resident students who drop units by the end of the second week of the semester are eligible to receive a 100% refund of the difference of non-resident tuition.

Resident and Non-Resident students who drop after the end of the second week of the semester are not eligible to receive a drop in units refund. (Refer to the Student Financial Services Center information for specific refund deadline dates.) Adding or dropping courses beginning with the first day of instruction could result in additional charges, even if you end up with the same number of units. This applies to both resident and non-resident tuition charges. Refunds will first be applied to any outstanding debt owed to the University.

3. NON-REFUNDABLE FEES: The Application Fee, Augmented Health Plan Fee, State University Installment Fee and Late Registration Fee are not refundable.

4. APPLICATION FOR REFUND:

Registration and Non-Resident fees: Students who drop within the published deadlines do not need to complete an Application for Refund. Refunds will automatically be issued and a check will be sent to the address listed with Admissions and Records Students who believe they have extenuating circumstances that warrant a refund after the published deadlines must submit an Application for Refund with a complete explanation of the circumstances to the Student Financial Services Center.

Parking fees: Students requesting a refund of parking fees must complete an Application for Refund and affix the parking decal to the application. The Application for Refund will be processed by the Student Financial Services Center and a check will be sent to the address listed with Admissions and Records. Students must turn in their parking permit for a refund.


REFUND SCHEDULE & DEADLINES

Semester

Dates of
Instruction

Deadline to Withdraw and Receive a 100% Refund minus $10 processing fee

Deadline Drop In Units/Change Fee Category to receive 100% Refund minus $10 processing fee

Number of Days Per Session

60% Point/ Day [Rounded to the nearest whole day]

Deadline to Withdraw and Receive a Prorated Refund

Fall

August 30 - December 10

August 27*

September 10**

110

November 3

November 3

Spring

January 24 - May 13

January 21*

February 4**

110

April 6

April 6

*After this date students are eligible to receive a pro-rata refund only if withdrawing from all classes.
** After this date students are not eligible to receive a refund for Drop In Units or Change in Fee Category.


1. WITHDRAWING FROM ALL CLASSES

To officially withdraw, you must complete and file a Withdrawal Form with the Office of Admissions and Records.

Forms are available from
Fall
Spring
Admissions and Records through September 10 February 4
Academic Advising Office beginning September 13 February 7

Deadline to Withdraw and receive 100% refund
Fall August 27
Spring January 21

NOTE: After this date students are eligible to receive a pro-rated refund only if Withdrawing from all classes.

2. DROP IN UNITS/CHANGE IN FEE CATEGORY

Resident students who drop units from full time to half/part time (resulting in a lower fee category) and non-resident students who drop units by the campus add/drop deadline will receive a refund of the difference in registration fees and/or applicable non-resident fee.

Deadline for Drop In Units/Change in Fee Category
Fall September 10
Spring February 4

NOTE: Resident students who drop from full to half time after this date are not eligible to receive a refund.
Non Resident students who drop units after this date are not eligible to receive a refund.

3. PARKING REFUND SCHEDULE

Time Limits -- Fall
Time Limits -- Spring
Amount of Refund
July 1-August 27 November 23-January 21
$108.00
August 30-September 28 January 24-February 22
$81.00
September 29-October 28 February 23-March 24
$54.00
October 29-November 29 March 25-April 22
$27.00

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the policies and procedures concerning add/drop and refund deadlines.

THE APPLICATION FEE, AUGMENTED HEALTH PLAN FEE, STATE UNIVERSITY INSTALLMENT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND LATE REGISTRATION FEE ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

 
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