Withdrawal & Drop Refund Policy

Drop & Withdrawal Dates

A reduction of tuition and fees is calculated when a student drops classes or withdraws from school. The percentage used in the calculation will be based on the week during which the class was officially dropped. These dates and percentages can be found on the attached schedule of dates. Students withdrawing from the university after the start of classes will not receive a refund for residence hall or board fees. Prepayments are returned in accordance with the agreements under which they are made.

Full Semester
Courses dropped:		 Drop calculated at:
Fall 2025
Prior to August 18, 2025 100%
August 18 - 22, 2025 100% less $75/$50*
August 25 - 29, 2025 70% less $75/$50
September 1 - 5, 2025 40% less $75/$50
September 8 - end of term 0%
Spring 2026
Prior to January 12, 2026 100%
January 12 - 16, 2026 100% less $75/$50*
January 19 - 23, 2026 70% less $75/$50
January 26 - 30, 2026 40% less $75/$50
February 2 - end of term 0%
Summer 2026 (Ten Week Courses)
Prior to May 25, 2026 100%
May 25 - 29, 2026 100% less $75/$50*
June 1 - 5, 2026 70% less $75/$50
June 8 - 12, 2026 40% less $75/$50
June 15 - end of term 0%
Half Semester
Courses dropped:		 Drop calculated at:
Fall 2025 (Term 1 - August 18 - October 8)
Prior to August 18, 2025 100%
August 18 – 20, 2025 100% less $75/$50*
August 21 – 25, 2025 70% less $75/$50
August 26 - 28, 2025 40% less $75/$50
August 29 – end of term 0%
FALL 2025 (Term 2 – October 13 – December 9)
Prior to October 13, 2025 100%
October 13 - 15, 2025 100% less $75/$50*
October 16 - 20, 2025 70% less $75/$50
October 21 - 23, 2025 40% less $75/$50
October 24 - end of term 0%
SPRING 2026 (Term 1 – January 12 -March 4)
Prior to January 12, 2026 100%
January 12 - 14, 2026 100% less $75/$50*
January 15 - 19, 2026 70% less $75/$50
January 20 -22, 2026 40% less $75/$50
January 23 - end of term 0%
SPRING 2026 (Term 2 – March 16 – May 6)
Prior to March 16, 2026 100%
March 16 -18, 2026 100% less $75/$50*
March 19 -23, 2026 70% less $75/$50
March 24 - 26, 2026 40% less $75/$50
March 27 - end of term 0%
SUMMER 2026 (Term 1 - May 25 – June 26)
Prior to May 25, 2026 100%
May 25 – May 27, 2026 100% less $75/$50*
May 28 – June 1, 2026 70% less $75/$50
June 2 - 4, 2026 40% less $75/$50
June 5 - end of term 0%
SUMMER 2026 (Term 2 - June 29 – August 4)
Prior to June 29, 2026 100%
June 29 – July 1, 2026 100% less $75/$50*
July 2 - 6, 2026 70% less $75/$50
July 7 - 9, 2026 40% less $75/$50
July 10 – end of term 0%

Summer 2026

Summer drop/withdrawal percentage will vary due to the variety of class schedules offered during the summer. If you drop a class during the summer term, contact the Business Office to verify refund percentage.

Classes not on the Ten Week Schedule

Drop/withdrawal percentages will vary for classes on shorter than ten-week class schedules. If you drop a class that is shorter than a ten-week term, please contact the Business Office to verify your refund percentage.

* $50.00 for dropping to less hours/$50.00 for complete withdrawal fee.

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