Refund and Withdrawal Policy-Graduate and Seminary

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.


Adjustment and Refund Percentages (Chart) for 2025-2026
Time PeriodFall SemesterSpring Semester *  %
1st weekAug 27 - Sept 1Jan 8 - Jan 1397%
2nd weekSept 2 - Sept 8Jan 14 - Jan 2090%
3rd weekSept 9 - Sept 15Jan 21 - Jan 2783%
4th weekSept 16 - Sept 22Jan 28 - Feb 376%
5th weekSept 23 - Sept 29Feb 4 - Feb 1069%
6th weekSept 30 - Oct 6Feb 11 - Feb 1762%
7th weekOct 7 - Oct 13Feb 18 - Feb 2455%
8th weekOct 14 - Oct 20Feb 25 - Mar 10 **48%
9th weekOct 21 - Oct 27Mar 11  - Mar 1940%
After the 9th weekOct 28 and laterMar 20 and later0%

*Some graduate programs begin 1 week after the listed Spring schedule

** period includes Mid-Semester Recess