Once the semester begins, students who wish to drop ALL course work for which they are registered must withdraw from the university. Do not use MyPACK Portal.
(See Withdrawal from the University)
After the close of the official drop period (Census), withdrawal may only be granted for exceptional circumstances such as documented medical or hardship situations.
Undergraduate and graduate degree students should contact the Counseling Center to initiate an official withdrawal. Dean's approval and even parental approval in certain cases may be required. Lifelong Education (non-degree) students should contact Registration and Records to initiate withdrawal. Students who fail to properly withdraw may be held liable for the charges on their account including tuition, fees, housing, and/or dining.
Financial Aid Recipients should talk to a Financial Aid Counselor before withdrawing. Students receiving funds awarded by the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid should be aware of policies regarding withdrawal from the University.
The Federal Higher Education Act requires the University to calculate a Return of Federal Student Aid Funds for students who withdraw (officially or unofficially) from all classes on or before the 60 percent attendance point in the semester. Using a pro-rata schedule, the percentage of the semester attended is used to calculate the amount of the student's earned versus unearned Federal student aid funds. The unearned portion of Federal student aid funds will be returned to the appropriate aid program(s). Students withdrawing from classes are responsible for payment of any balance due after the required return of Federal student aid funds.
Tuition and fee refunds for Official Withdrawals are prorated based on the schedule below and 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 January 11, 2010 | 100% |
| January 12, 2010 - January 25, 2010 | 90% |
| January 26, 2010 - February 5, 2010 | 50% |
| February 6, 2010 - March 2, 2010 | 25% |
| On or after March 3, 2010 | 0% |
The deadline for filing a fee appeal application for Spring 2010 is May 13, 2010.
| Withdrawal Date | Refund % |
|---|---|
| On or before May 18, 2009 | 100% |
| May 19, 2009 - May 20, 2009 | 90% |
| May 21, 2009 - May 27, 2009 | 50% |
| May 28, 2009 - June 3, 2009 | 25% |
| On or after June 4, 2009 | 0% |
The deadline for filing a fee appeal application for Summer Session I is June 23, 2009.
| Withdrawal Date | Refund % |
|---|---|
| On or before June 29, 2009 | 100% |
| June 30, 2009 - July 1, 2009 | 90% |
| July 2, 2009 - July 8, 2009 | 50% |
| July 9, 2009 - July 15, 2009 | 25% |
| After July 16, 2009 | 0% |
The deadline for filing a fee appeal application for Summer Session II is August 4, 2009.
| Withdrawal Date | Refund % |
|---|---|
| On or before August 19, 2009 | 100% |
| August 20, 2009 - September 1, 2009 | 90% |
| September 2, 2009 - September 16, 2009 | 50% |
| September 17, 2009 - October 16, 2009 | 25% |
| On or after October 17, 2009 | 0% |
The deadline for filing a fee appeal application for Fall 2009 is December 15, 2009.
*An administrative fee of 5% of the total tuition and fee, room rent, and meal plan charges not to exceed $100 will be charged for all withdrawals processed. This fee will post to your account one business day after the processing of your withdrawal.
Refunds will not be processed until after the official drop period (Census) and will be deposited to the student's bank account or mailed to the student's university home/mailing address.
Students have the right to file a refund application (an appeal) in the Student Accounts Section of the University Cashier's Office. The appeal must be substantiated by medical reasons, unexpected employment changes, death in the immediate family, or University error and will be reviewed by the University Fee Appeals Committee. The appeal can not be processed if you have received academic credit for the course.