There will be no financial liability for students who withdraw prior to the beginning of classes with the exception:

1) Non-refundable Admissions Fee (charged to all first-time freshmen and re-admit students)
2) Any bookstore liability incurred.

Official Withdrawal: The student’s withdrawal date is based on the date that the college is provided with “official” notice of withdrawal. Official notice occurs when the Student Services Office, Bachelor’s Office, Distance Learning Office, School of General Studies Office, or any other school official is notified of intent to withdraw. Notification can be:

1. In person
2. By telephone
3. By letter
4. By email
5. By fax

The actual date of withdrawal for Return To Title IV (R2T4) purposes will be based on the best available academic information. See section on Retention of Financial Aid as a Result of Withdrawal.

The college strongly recommends an in-person visit so that withdrawal can be expedited. One-on-one counseling is provided which results in students being well informed regarding all the ramifications of their specific withdrawal which may include a delay in graduation, potential financial liability and/or potential loss of future financial aid due to academic pursuit requirements.

Unofficial Withdrawal: An unofficial withdrawal takes place when a student does not provide the college with official notification. In such cases, the date of withdrawal will be based on the best available academic record. Withdrawal dates for students who did not notify the college due to circumstances beyond their control will be given special consideration for an earlier withdrawal date based on appropriate third party documentation of their circumstances.

If a student withdraws or is dismissed after classes begin, he/she will be responsible for the administrative fee, actual bookstore charges, and a percentage of tuition as shown on the following chart: (See additional charts for Housing and Meal Plan cost adjustments as a result of withdrawing from the college.)

Students who do not officially withdraw from the college by the twelfth week of the semester will receive grades submitted by the faculty.

Students who withdraw or are administratively withdrawn from the college must satisfy all financial obligations with the Bursar.

Refunds will be processed only after the withdrawal and move-out procedures have been completed. Students who are administratively terminated from housing for violating College and Residence Life policies are ineligible for a refund.

If a student withdraws from the college or decides to move out of the dorm during the semester, the student’s liability is as follows:

If a student withdraws from the college or decides to cancel the meal plan, the refund will be based on the dormitory refund policy. However, the student will be liable for the highest actual percentage used. Example: Student left at end of 3rd week. The college’s refund policy is 50%; however, the student used 60% of the meals he was entitled to and, therefore, will be responsible for 60% of the cost of the meal plan.

Unused funds related to the meal plan during the semester are not refundable if the student has not withdrawn from the college.