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Refund Policies

In-Person – Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment

Tuition and fee refunds for official withdrawals for full-time and part-time students are prorated based on the schedule below. No refunds are made for official withdrawals after 50% of the enrollment period. Students who completely withdraw from the University by these dates are due a refund/reduction as follows:

Withdrawal Date*Refund %
On or before May 11, 2026100%
May 13-14, 202690%
May15-21, 202650%
May 22-May 28, 202625%
On or after May 29, 20260%

*An administrative fee of 5% of the total tuition and fee will be charged for all withdrawals processed. This fee will post to your account after the processing of your withdrawal.

Online or Evening ESL Courses

Refunds for official withdrawals are prorated based on the schedule below.

Withdrawal Date*Refund %
Before the first class100%
Before the second class75%
Before the third class50%
On or after the third class0%

*An administrative fee of $20 will be charged for all withdrawals processed.

Visiting Scholar Courses

Refunds for official withdrawals are prorated based on the schedule below.

Withdrawal Date*Refund %
Before the first class100%
Before the second class75%
Before the third class50%
On or after the third class0%

*An administrative fee of $10 will be charged for all withdrawals processed .