Add/Drop Tuition Refunds
Important Notice: The use of vendor software or other automated programs to perform registration or add/drop processes is prohibited by Baylor University. Any student identified as using automated systems to perform registration or add/drops may be barred from the registration system.
Important Notice Regarding Drops, Withdrawals, and Cancellations:
Please be aware that dropping a class or classes is different from a Withdrawal.
- Cancellation - Cancelling (removing) all classes before the 1st day of classes.
- Dropping a Class - If you are only dropping one or more individual classes but will continue with other courses for the term, this page and refund policy applies to you.
- Withdrawal - If you are discontinuing all your courses and will not be enrolled in any classes for the term, this is considered a Withdrawal. This page does not apply to you. Click here for the Withdrawal refund policy. Note, if you are only enrolled in one course and drop that course, this is also considered a Withdrawal.
Remember: Flat tuition rate students are not penalized for adds and drops as long as they remain at 12 or more hours. Dropping a class will result in the following refund of tuition and fee charges based on the length of term or parts of term and then how many calendar days from the start of term the class is dropped.
Terms 10+ weeks (Fall, Spring, Full Trimester, etc.) | Part of Term 5-9 weeks (Summer 1, Summer 2, OMBA, etc.) | Part of Term < 5 weeks (Wintermester, May Minimester, etc.) | |||
| 1-7 Days | 100% | 1-3 days | 100% | 1 day | 100% |
| 8-14 Days | 75% | 4-6 days | 75% | 2 days | 75% |
| 15-21 Days | 50% | 7-9 days | 50% | 3 days | 50% |
| 22-28 Days | 25% | 10-12 days | 25% | 4 days | 25% |
| 29+ Days | 0% | 13+ days | 0% | 5+ days | 0% |
When a student drops and adds an equal number of credit hours during the 100% refund days, it is considered an even exchange.
If dropping and adding a course beyond the designated drop/add dates listed above, the only exception to having tuition assessed when dropping and adding a course is if the student drops and adds sections among the same course within the same term. For example, if a student drops a course in Summer I, then he/she will also need to add the same course in Summer I for it to be considered an even exchange.
Students dropping below full-time hours who are receiving federal financial aid should contact a One Stop representative to discuss the financial implications of a University Withdrawal. Student Federal Loans are subject to Schedule of Reduction, which means loan limits will be reduced for students enrolled less than full time hours.
Students or parents who believe they have individual circumstances warranting an exception to published refund policies may appeal the application of the policy. To appeal based on these circumstances, the student or parent should contact the Late Withdrawal Exception | Office of the Registrar | Baylor University for withdrawal appeals, or the Dean's Office having oversight of the class for add/drop appeals. It is important to note that approval of a late withdrawal request does not guarantee a tuition/fee refund.