Students may drop or add courses at any time during the registration period using Albert through the end of the third week of class during the fall and spring semesters. [NOTE: the timing is different for summer.] A course may be dropped any time during the term until the beginning of the examination period (see Academic Calendar for specific dates). If you are attempting to drop one course and add another, we recommend using the Conditional Drop/Add function of Albert. With Conditional Drop/Add, Albert first checks for availability before dropping your original selection.
Non-attendance in class does not automatically withdraw students from a course. You must officially withdraw on Albert or through Academic Services after Albert closes for the semester. If you withdraw from a required course, you must repeat the course in the next semester by re-registering and paying the full tuition and fees. Tuition refunds for dropped courses are prorated based on the schedule below.
(NOTE: registration fees are never refundable after the first day of class.)
| Withdrawal | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
| before official opening of term | 100% |
| within 1st calendar week of term | 100% |
| within 2nd calendar week of term | 70% |
| within 3rd calendar week of term | 55% |
| within 4th calendar week of term | 25% |
| after 4th calendar week of term | none* |
*After the 4th calendar week, requests for refunds must be made by completing a Refund Application form available from the Director of Academic Services, Dr. Charles Nicolson. Requests for refunds are reviewed by committee and are generally approved only for extraordinary circumstances, e.g., documented illness or work emergency.
Note: The first calendar week consists of the first seven (7) calendar days (including Saturday and Sunday) beginning with the official opening of the term; not the date of the first class meeting. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Reminder: Students who are eligible for a refund must obtain an administrator's authorization signature on the appropriate drop/add form. Registration and service fees are non-refundable after the opening of the term.
NOTE FOR SUMMER SESSION ONLY: The Registrar's Office will automatically de-enroll all students carrying a tuition balance. For summer payment deadline please consult the Bursar's Office webpage. Once a student is de-enrolled, s/he will need to contact the Director of Academic Services to re-register for classes and receive a late registration fee waiver. All summer students are urged to ensure full payment of tuition before the start of classes to avoid being de-enrolled.
See the Bursar's website for actual dates and to view the compressed summer refund schedule.
