Tuition Refund Policy

The total tuition is considered fully earned by the University once scheduled classes have begun in any semester or summer session. Students desiring to withdraw from the University must formally notify the University of their intention by executing an official withdrawal with the Office of the University Registrar.

Failure to attend the course after registering is not justification for elimination of charges.

Special Situations

Refunds for Classes Less Than One Semester in Length

For classes of less than one semester/session in length, refunds will be granted only before the first meeting of the class. Administrative withdrawals, as in the case of classes canceled by the University or the case of academically suspended students, entitle the student to a full refund of tuition. For refund purposes, the beginning of a semester is defined as the opening day of classes as shown in the course schedule booklet and University Catalog.

For classes of less than one semester in length, refunds will be granted for classes officially dropped before the first class meeting. Students in this category must contact the Accounts Receivable Office at (757) 683-3030 (select option 2) in order for their refund to be processed.

Issuance of Refund Checks

If a student formally drops classes within the published refund period, the appropriate tuition refund (less any other outstanding debts owed to the University) will be authorized. Refund checks are made payable to the student and mailed to the student's permanent address approximately four to six weeks after the end of the drop/add period.

Replacement Checks

Checks that are lost, mutilated, or destroyed can be replaced.  It usually takes 10 business days to have a replacement check issued.  Click here for the form.