Refunds for Student Withdrawals Policy
Purpose
To establish appropriate guidelines for student refunds.
Scope
All full-time and part-time undergraduate, graduate and law school students.
Policy History
Effective Date: December 6, 1993
Approval: December 1, 2025
Policy History:
- Approved in original form: December 6, 1993
- Approved as amended: December 11, 1995
- Approved as amended: July 24, 2000
- Approved as amended: March 23, 2016
- Approved as amended: December 1, 2025
Maintenance of Policy: Director of Student Accounts, Finance and Administrative Services
Policy
The official date of withdrawal is determined by the Registrar’s Office based on the student’s last day of attendance in any of their classes. Upon withdrawal from the University for academic, medical or other hardship, tuition will be refunded according to the refund schedule. The refund schedule can be found at https://udayton.edu/tuition-aid/billing/refunds-drop-withdrawal.php.
Appeals to refund amounts may be granted for extenuating circumstances (e.g., refunds may be appropriate in cases of student medical withdrawals reviewed in accordance with the Student Voluntary Medical Withdrawal Policy). Medical withdrawal appeal determination will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Learning Resources (OLR). OLR may request supporting documentation related to the withdrawal and may consult with the Office of Student Accounts and other University departments to validate the reason for withdrawal.
Housing refunds will be in accordance with the Student Housing contract. Dining Services refunds follow the University of Dayton tuition refund schedule. Refunds will be pro-rated based upon the date of withdrawal and remaining time of the semester.
Any expulsion or suspension would fall under the normal forfeiture schedule for tuition based on the date the expulsion or suspension is finalized.