Fayetteville Policies and Procedures 518.0
Tuition and Fee Adjustment Policy for Official Withdrawal
The tuition and fee adjustment dates are determined by the Treasurer’s Office. All official withdrawal tuition and fee adjustment dates will be published and made available after the academic semester calendar.
The University of Arkansas withdrawal policy follows the U.S. Department of Education statutory pro-rata refund method for a student whose last day of attendance occurs prior to sixty percent (60%) of the semester or sessions. This requirement only applies to students who withdraw from all university classes, during the semester not to students who selectively drop classes and remain enrolled at the university.
This policy is an incentive for students to finalize their schedule before classes begin, thus allowing others the opportunity to register for those same classes. It will also allow the university to schedule classes more effectively.
Deans and department heads should encourage all professors and instructors to publish syllabi for all courses taught in their departments, allowing students the opportunity to preview those classes (books required, number of tests and exams, number of papers required) and make an informed decision before the start of the semester.
Official Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from the University of Arkansas are entitled to the following adjustment, less an Administrative Withdrawal Fee of $45.00. This fee is charged only during the adjustment period. All withdrawals presented before the first day of classes or after the last day of the adjustment period will not be charged the Administrative Withdrawal Fee of $45.00.
Fall and Spring Semesters*
100% adjustment before the first day of the semester
90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% of days in the semester
80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the semester
70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% of days in the semester
60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% of days in the semester
50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% of days in the semester
40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the semester
* Includes weekends and holidays
Eight-Week Sessions*
To receive an adjustment for eight-week sessions, withdrawal from all courses enrolled in for the fall or spring semester is required.
100% adjustment before the first day of the session
90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% of days in the session
80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the session
70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% of days in the session
60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% of days in the session
50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% of days in the session
40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the session
* Includes weekends and holidays
Summer Sessions*
100% adjustment before the first day of the session
90% adjustment of tuition and fees through the first 10% of days in the session
80% adjustment of tuition and fees through the second 10% of days in the session
70% adjustment of tuition and fees through the third 10% of days in the session
60% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fourth 10% of days in the session
50% adjustment of tuition and fees through the fifth 10% of days in the session
40% adjustment of tuition and fees through the sixth 10% of days in the session
* Includes weekends and holidays
Revised November 30, 2016
Revised March 23, 2016
Reformatted for Web May 6, 2014
Revised July, 2009
Revised December, 2002
August 11, 2000