Refund Schedule
Learn when you'll get a refund
As you consult the refund schedules, be sure that you are viewing the correct table for your circumstance. Short term courses are covered by the table at the bottom of the page.
Withdrawal from the University - Fall Semester 2023
Note: This schedule does NOT apply to short courses. See chart for short courses listed below.
| Date of Withdrawal | Fees Charged | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| By September 5, 2023 | None | 100% of fees assessed |
| September 6 - 12, 2023 | $50 | Amount in excess of $50 |
| September 13 - 19, 2023 | $100 | Amount in excess of $100 |
| September 20 - October 3, 2023 | 50% of tuition | 50% of tuition assessed |
| October 4, 2023 and after | 100% of tuition | No refund |
Credit Drops - Fall Semester 2023
Note: Credit drops between 12-18 credits for full-time undergraduate students, and between 9 and above credits for full-time graduate students do not affect tuition.
| Date of Credit Drop | Fees Charged* | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Through September 19, 2023 | None | 100% of fees assessed |
| September 20- October 3, 2023 | 50% of tuition | 50% of tuition |
| October 4, 2023 and after | 100% of tuition | None |
Withdrawal from the University - Spring Semester 2024
Note: This schedule does NOT apply to short courses. See chart for short courses listed below.
| Date of Withdrawal | Fees Charged* | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| By January 28, 2024 | None | 100% of fees assessed |
| January 29 - February 2, 2024 | $50 | Amount in excess of $50 |
| February 3 - 9, 2024 | $100 | Amount in excess of $100 |
| February 10 - 23, 2024 | 50% of tuition | 50% of tuition assessed |
| February 24, 2024 and after | 100% of tuition | No refund |
Credit Drops - Spring Semester 2024
Note: Credit drops between 12-18 credits for full-time undergraduate students, and between 9 and above credits for full-time graduate students do not affect tuition.
| Date of Credit Drop | Fees Charged* | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Through February 9, 2024 | None | 100% of fees assessed |
| February 10 - 23, 2024 | 50% of tuition | 50% of tuition |
| February 24, 2024 and after | 100% of tuition | None |
Refund Schedule for Withdrawal from the University
Winterim Session, Summer Session & Short Term Courses:
Please note: A week is defined as 5 business days.
| Length of Course | Week of course and refund* Week 1** |
Week of course and refund* Week 2*** |
Week of course and refund* Week 3 |
Week of course and refund* Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 17 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 16 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 15 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 14 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 13 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 12 Weeks | 100% | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 11 Weeks | 100% | 50% | 25% | None |
| 10 Weeks | 100% | 50% | 25% | None |
| 9 Weeks | 100% | 50% | 25% | None |
| 8 Weeks | 100% | 50% | 25% | None |
| 7 Weeks | 100% | 50% | None | None |
| 6 Weeks | 100% | 50% | None | None |
| 5 Weeks | 100% | 50% | None | None |
| 4 Weeks | 100% | 25% | None | None |
| 3 Weeks | 100% | 25% | None | None |
| 2 Weeks | 100% | None | None | None |
| 1 Week | 1st Day: 100% | 2nd Day: 100% | 3rd Day: None | 4th Day: None |
**Less $50 withdrawal Fee
***Less $100 withdrawal fee during Fall and Spring Semesters Only
*Exceptions
Special Course Fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise specified.
Fee refunds for short courses will be prorated.
The $100 admission confirmation fee will not be refunded to New Freshmen. Orientation and placement testing services fees are also nonrefundable.
The senior and graduate processing fee will not be refunded if a student withdraws.
Housing charges are pro-rated to the date room is vacated. The $75 Housing deposit is forfeited.
Food Service charges are pro-rated based on notification date. Unused meal points and Blugold card points will be refunded.
Return of Financial Aid Refunds
If you withdraw from the University before 60% of the semester has been completed, you and the University may be required to repay a portion of the financial aid refunds awarded to you.
When you withdraw completely from the University before finishing the semester, federal regulations require that the University determine whether a portion of your federal financial aid (other than work-study) must be returned. The amount of aid you may keep when you withdraw is in direct proportion to the length of time you remained enrolled during the semester.
If you were enrolled for 20% of the semester before you withdraw, 80% of your federal financial aid must be returned to the aid programs. If you stay through 50% of the semester, 50% of your aid must be returned. Once you complete at least 60% of the semester, however, you may keep 100% of the aid you received.
This means that if you withdraw before you have completed at least 60% of the semester, you may owe a repayment after you withdraw. You will be billed for any balance owed as a result of returning the financial aid funds. The University will notify you of the dollar amount you owe.
Examples of how the refund calculations are done are available in Blugold Central, Vicki Lord Larson 1108. Actual calculations for required repayment will also be done by a member of Blugold Central.
Email: blugoldcentral@uwec.edu if you have any questions.