Refund and Withdrawal Policy-Graduate and Seminary
When a student withdraws from a graduate program, or changes enrollment to fewer credit hours, certain procedures must be followed and the student may be eligible for a partial refund of tuition payments.
Students who withdraw prior to the first day of classes shall receive a full refund of all payments except tuition deposits. Contact your graduate program to initiate withdrawal proceedings.
Aid recipients who change their course registration after the beginning of each semester must notify the financial assistance office. Enrollment status is very important to aid eligibility. Students who withdraw must also notify the financial assistance office. Financial aid refunds due to withdrawal are calculated using percentage of the term not completed as dictated by federal aid regulations. More information about aid adjustments and refunds due to change in enrollment status, may be obtained from the Financial Assistance Office.
Medical Leave for graduate students may be available due to documented serious physical or psychological conditions. Matters of this nature should be taken to the Program Director for an evaluation and decision.
*Some graduate programs begin 1 week after the listed Spring schedule ** period includes Mid-Semester RecessAdjustment and Refund Percentages (Chart) for 2025-2026 Time Period Fall Semester Spring Semester * % 1st week Aug 27 - Sept 1 Jan 8 - Jan 13 97% 2nd week Sept 2 - Sept 8 Jan 14 - Jan 20 90% 3rd week Sept 9 - Sept 15 Jan 21 - Jan 27 83% 4th week Sept 16 - Sept 22 Jan 28 - Feb 3 76% 5th week Sept 23 - Sept 29 Feb 4 - Feb 10 69% 6th week Sept 30 - Oct 6 Feb 11 - Feb 17 62% 7th week Oct 7 - Oct 13 Feb 18 - Feb 24 55% 8th week Oct 14 - Oct 20 Feb 25 - Mar 10 ** 48% 9th week Oct 21 - Oct 27 Mar 11 - Mar 19 40% After the 9th week Oct 28 and later Mar 20 and later 0%