2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

used to cover first semester expenses. A student must submit a reservation deposit in order to be registered for courses. The reservation deposit is fully refundable if the request for refund is received in writing before the reservation deposit deadline. No refunds are available after the deposit deadline date. Reservation deposit deadlines are as follows: Term Deadline Fall Semester May 1 Spring Semester Nov. 1 Summer Session May 1 Continuing Student Reservation Deposit Refund Full (100 percent) refunds will be made to continuing students who notify the University by June 1 of their intent to withdraw. If a continuing student notifies the University between June 2 and July 1 of their intention not to return fall semester, $150 of their deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be made after July 1. Withdrawal Refunds Tuition Students withdrawing from the University before the end of a semester may request a refund from the Cashiers Office. Refunds may be requested anytime after the beginning of a semester. The effective date of the withdrawal from the University is the last day of class attendance as determined by the Office of the Registrar. Processing of refunds will begin the third week of the semester. Tuition refunds for withdrawal are granted on this schedule: Tuition Refund Schedule Withdraw Withdraw from University from Class 16-Week Class Week* class begins 100% 100% Week* 1 (first full week) 75% 75% Week* 2 50% 0% Week* 3 25% 0% 12-Week Class 2 weekdays** from start of class 100% 100% 6 weekdays** from start of class 75% 75% 10 weekdays** from start of class 50% 0% 14 weekdays** from start of class 25% 0% 8-Week Class 2 weekdays** from start of class 100% 100% 4 weekdays** from start of class 75% 75% 7 weekdays** from start of class 50% 0% 9 weekdays** from start of class 25% 0% 4-Week Class 1 weekday** from start of class 100% 100% 2 weekdays** from start of class 75% 75% 3 weekdays** from start of class 50% 0% 5 weekdays** from start of class 25% 0% For classes 3 weeks or less 2 weekdays** from start of class 100% 100% 3 weekdays** from start of class 0% 0% All other Classes 4% from start of class 100% 100% 10% from start of class 75% 75% 17% from start of class 50% 0% 23% from start of class 25% 0% *A week ends at the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday. **A weekday is defined as Monday through Friday. A day ends at 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Course offerings changed or deleted by the University entitle a student to a full refund of tuition and related course fees. Students withdrawing from a course or courses will be granted a full tuition refund to apply toward courses added. If the new total hours are fewer than the original total, the above refund schedule will apply. Board/Meal Plan Board charges will be refunded on a prorated weekly basis. Board weeks begin on Sunday and end on Saturday. Board refunds are computed based on the last day of residency. Board contracts are required for all students living in the residence halls. Students may choose from seven available meal-plan options. Room Rooms are reserved for each student for an entire semester. No refund of room rent is made except in cases of severe illness or incapacity. Written confirmation of the illness or incapacity must be provided by the director of University Medical Services or a physician. Room rent will then be refunded on a prorated basis. Other Fees No other fees are refundable except for withdrawal within the first calendar week of the semester. Page 280 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Financial Information Financial Information