University Withdrawal Refund Policy
Fall/Spring
The University Withdrawal Refund Policy applies to students who completely withdraw from the university. All fees are non-refundable.
All undergraduate students and graduate Westminster students who wish to withdraw from the university must contact the Office of the Registrar. Please see Withdrawal and Readmission link for additional information.
Students enrolled in the college of graduate Business, Education and Liberal Arts & Sciences will adhere to the University Drop Policy only.
15 Week/Full term Courses
- Official withdrawal date prior to the official opening of the semester – 100%
- Official withdrawal date during the first week of the semester – 80%
- Official withdrawal date during the second week of the semester – 60%
- Official withdrawal date during the third week of the semester – 40%
- Official withdrawal date after the third week of the semester – 0%
All refunds are based on the official withdrawal date, not the date of the last class of attendance.
Budgetary commitments require strict adherence to the refund policy. Appeals due to extenuating circumstances should be directed to the Dean of Students.
University Drop Refund Policy
The university drop policy applies to all students who revise their course load. Changes to your course load, due to add/drop, may have an impact on your financial aid eligibility and Athletic agreement.
All full-time undergraduate students [12-18 credits – including Continuing Education Program students] who revise their course load to less than 12 credits, prior to and during the add/drop period, will be billed at the per credit hour tuition rate in accordance with their current program and college. No adjustments will be made for courses dropped after the add/drop period.
All graduate students at Westminster Choir College who revise their course load to less than 9 credits, during the add/drop period, will be billed at the per credit hour tuition rate. No adjustments will be made for courses dropped after the add/drop period.
Students who do not attend registered courses are not considered to have officially dropped the course. All refunds are based upon the official drop date and will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
15 Week/Full term
- Drop prior to the first day of official opening of class – 100%
- Drop during the first 14 days of official opening of class – 100%
- Drop after the 14th day of the official opening of class – 0%
3 Week and 4 Week Part of Term Courses
- Drop prior to the first day of official opening of class – 100%
- Drop during the first 2 days of official opening of class – 100%
- Drop after the 2nd day of the official opening of class – 0%
6 Week and 7 Week Part of Term Courses
- Drop prior to the first day of official opening of class – 100%
- Drop during the first 7 days of the official opening of class – 100%
- Drop after the 7th day of the official opening of class – 0%
Important Notice For Students With Financial Aid
Please be aware that your financial aid will be reevaluated when you withdraw or drop your course. Please contact the Office of One Stop Services at 609-896-5360 to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
When a recipient of title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from Rider University during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, Rider University must determine the amount of title IV grant or loan assistance that the student earned as of the student's withdrawal date in accordance with 668.22 for the return of title IV grants and loans.