Refund Information
When you drop or withdraw from a course, you may be eligible for a tuition credit. The amount credited will depend on the date you withdraw from the course. Please select your program from the options below to view the applicable credit schedule.
If you plan to withdraw from a course or fully from TWU, note that some deposits and fees are non-refundable. This includes:
- UG Admission Deposit
- Housing Deposit Pre-Payment
- International Student Admission-Tuition Deposit: (Refunded only in cases of study permit or visa denial with documentation; $250 administrative fee applied)
- Student Fees if withdrawing after the census date of a course (e.g. Course Fees, Infrastructure, Technology & Activity Fees, Student Association Fees)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
UNDERGRADUATE: (If not a specified program below)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible on
transcript)
|
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| Fall & Spring |
12 Weeks/Full Semester |
Until the End of Week 2: 100% Credit |
Week 3: 70% Tuition Credit
Week 4: 60% Tuition Credit
Week 5: 50% Tuition Credit
Week 6: 40% Tuition Credit |
| Summer Sessions |
1 Week |
Until Day 1 of Class: 100% Credit
*N/A to Some Course Fees |
Can Withdraw Until Day 3
No Tuition Credit After Day 1 of Class
|
| |
3 to 6 Week Online |
Until Day 2 of Class: 100% Credit
*N/A to Some Course Fees |
Can Withdraw Until Course is 43% Complete,
No Tuition Credit After Day 2 of Class |
| |
3 to 6 Week |
Until Second Meeting Day of Class: 100% Credit
*N/A to Some Course Fees
|
Can Withdraw Until Course is 43% Complete,
No Tuition Credit After Second Meeting Day of Class
|
ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION:
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| All |
12 Weeks/Full Semester
**must see advisor for assistance to withdraw after Week 1 |
Until the End of Week 2: 100% Credit |
Week 3: 70% Tuition Credit
Week 4: 60% Tuition Credit
Week 5: 50% Tuition Credit
Week 6: 40% Tuition Credit |
| |
6 Weeks |
Until the End of Week 1: 100% Credit
|
Can withdraw until the end of week 2
No Tuition Credit |
INTERNATIONAL DEGREE COMPLETION:
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| Fall & Spring |
12 Weeks/Full Semester |
Until the End of Week 2: 100% Credit |
Week 3: 70% Tuition Credit
Week 4: 60% Tuition Credit
Week 5: 50% Tuition Credit
Week 6: 40% Tuition Credit |
| Summer |
6 Weeks |
Until Day 1 of Class: 100% Credit
|
No Withdrawals, No Credit After Day 1 of Class |
| |
12 Weeks/Full Semester |
Until the End of Week 2: 100% Credit |
Week 3: 70% Tuition Credit
Week 4: 60% Tuition Credit
Week 5: 50% Tuition Credit
Week 6: 40% Tuition Credit |
PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROGRAM: (Education)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| Fall |
Practicum |
Until September 30: 100% Credit |
Oct. 1-7: 70% Tuition Credit
Oct. 8-14: 60% Tuition Credit
Oct. 15-21: 50% Tuition Credit
Oct. 22-31: 40% Tuition Credit
Can Withdraw Until October 31
|
| Spring |
Practicum |
Until January 31: 100% Credit |
Feb. 1-7: 70% Tuition Credit
Feb. 8-14: 60% Tuition Credit
Feb. 15-21: 50% Tuition Credit
Feb. 22-28: 40% Tuition Credit
Can Withdraw Until February 28
|
INDEPENDENT STUDIES: (All Undergraduate Programs)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| All |
Full Semester |
Until Day 1 of Class: 100% Credit
Weeks 1‐3: 100% Credit, Minus $495 Deposit Forfeit |
Week 4: 60% Tuition Credit
Week 5: 50% Tuition Credit
Week 6: 40% Tuition Credit |
DIRECTED STUDIES: (All Undergraduate Programs)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| All |
Full Semester |
Until the End of Week 2: 100% Credit, Minus $150 Fee |
Week 3: 70% Tuition Credit
Week 4: 60% Tuition Credit
Week 5: 50% Tuition Credit
Week 6: 40% Tuition Credit |
TRAVEL STUDIES: (All Undergraduate Programs)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript) |
| Summer |
Travel Study Courses |
Until Travel Study Begins: 100% Tuition Credit,
Minus Travel Study Deposit Forfeit |
No Withdrawals permitted, No Credit |
LEADERSHIP AND DIGITAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period
(course visible on transcript;
if approved, grade of "W") |
| All Semesters |
Flexible
(Up To 6 months) |
Day 1-7:
100% Credit |
Day 8-14:
75% Tuition Credit
Day 15-21:
50% Tuition Credit |
To withdraw or drop a course you will need to submit a request to the Service Hub.
GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAMS:
GRADUATE: (If not a specified program below)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript)
|
| All |
12 Weeks/Full Semester |
Until the End of Week 1: 100% Credit |
No Withdrawals, No Refund |
MASTER of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA):
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript) |
| All |
All |
Until 2 Weeks Prior to the First Day of
Class: 100% Credit |
No Withdrawals, No Credit |
| Summer |
Travel Study Courses |
Until Travel Study Begins: 100% Tuition
Credit, Minus Travel Study Deposit Forfeit
|
No Withdrawals, No Credit |
MA in LEADERSHIP:
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript) |
| All |
All |
Until Census Day: 100% Credit |
No Withdrawals, No Credit |
PhD in NURSING:
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript) |
| All |
All |
Until the End of Week 1: No Credit unless an approved LOA
|
No Withdrawals, No Credit |
TEDS SEMINARY:
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Add/Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript) |
| All |
12 Weeks/Full Semester and Online Courses |
Until the End of Week 1: 100% Credit |
No Withdrawals, No Refund |
| |
Condensed Courses (7 Days or less) |
Until First Day of Class: 100% Credit |
No Withdrawals, No Refund |
DIRECTED STUDIES: (All Graduate Programs)
Semester
|
Course Type/Length
|
Drop Period
(course not visible
on transcript) |
Withdrawal Period - None
(course visible on transcript) |
| All |
Full Semester |
Until the End of Week 1: 100% Credit, Minus $150 Fee |
No Withdrawals, No Refund |
Withdrawal Information
- Request assistance with dropping a course
- If you are eligible, a tuition credit will be applied to your student account to be used towards future tuition and student fees.
- If a Withdrawal Request is approved, student will receive a grade of "W".
- If a Withdrawal Request is not approved, student will receive a grade based on the completed work to date.
- If a credit balance remains on your account, you may submit a Refund Request.
- Full withdrawal from TWU
Tuition Appeals
If you have withdrawn from a course, eligible refund amounts are calculated based on the above Refund Schedule and will be applied to your account. A tuition appeal will be considered only when new and substantial supporting documentation can be provided. The Financial Appeals Committee meets every 1-2 months.
The decision of the Financial Appeals Committee is final.
Find Housing Refund Information Here
For any other inquiries, please contact us through the Service Hub.