Withdraw-Drop Refund Policy
RU graduate programs have a census date, the first Friday of each semester, on or before which students may receive a 100% refund for tuition and fees. Financial aid and billing are processed based on enrollment status and hours on the census date.
Graduate students who withdraw from a course after the census date receive a refund based on the chart below. Changes in course load may adversely affect a student’s financial aid awards. Students should consult their academic advisers and the Student Financial Services office prior to adding/dropping or withdrawing from a course.
| Refund Schedule 2023-2024 - Full Semester Courses |
| Date |
Refund |
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Prior to the first day
|
100%, no fee
|
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Day 1-7
|
100%, no fee assessed (census day – day 7)
|
|
Day 8-21
|
50%, drop fee assessed
|
|
Day 21-77
|
0%, drop fee assessed (Day 77 is last day to withdraw)
|
|
Refund Schedule 2023-2024 - Eight-WeekCourses
|
|
Date
|
Refund
|
|
Prior to the first day
|
100%, no fee
|
|
Day 1-7
|
100%, no fee assessed (census day – day 7)
|
|
Day 8-14
|
50%, drop fee assessed
|
|
Day 15-28
|
0%, drop fee assessed (Day 28 is last day to withdraw)
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The last date of attendance is the date used to calculate refunds. Rochester University has no obligation to refund any charges if withdrawals or dismissals are due to misbehavior. Students involved in disciplinary situations may also be required to repay university-funded awards. Refunds for complete withdrawals may require up to 30 days for processing.