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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.

Dropping Classes

Dropping a class or classes is not considered a withdrawal. The term "withdrawal" refers to dropping all classes through the Paul L. Foster Success Center and leaving the University for that term. Beginning the first class day of each term, students will not be able to go online and drop all of their classes.

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 results in the following refund of tuition and fee charges.

Refunds will be computed as follows:

Undergraduate/Graduate/Seminary  
Class Days Fall/Spring Refund
1-5 100%
6-10 75%
11-15 50%
16-20 25%
21 or later 0

 

Class Days Summer I or II Refund
1-2 100%
3-4 75%
5-6 50%
7 25%
8 or later 0

 

Class Days Full Summer Refund
1-3 100%
4-7 75%
8-11 50%
12-14 25%
15 or later 0

 

Class Days Minimester Refund
1 100%
2 75%
3 50%
4 25%
5 or later 0

 

Law School  
Class Days Refund
1-5 100%
6-7 75%
8-10 50%
11-13 25%
14 or later 0

 

Online MBA  
Class Days Refund
1 90%
2 70%
3 50%
4 30%
5 or later 0

When a student drops and adds an equal number of credit hours during the 100% refund days, it is considered an even exchange.

Beginning on the sixth class day of the Fall or Spring semesters, the third day of Summer I or Summer II, the fourth day of Full Summer, the second day of Minimester, or the sixth day of the Law Quarter, a student is refunded according to the schedule above for a dropped class and is assessed 100% of tuition and related fees for adding a class. 

The only exception is if the student adds and drops sections among the same course. These are considered an even exchange. 

Appeals

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 Paul L. Foster Success Center for withdrawal appeals or the Dean's Office having oversight of the class for add/drop appeals.

Summer of Discovery Adding/Dropping Classes

Courses taken at Baylor in the Summer are discounted from regular tuition.** As a part of the Summer of Discovery program, students receive greater discounts as the number of classes taken increases. This creates a tiered charging system such as the following:

Undergraduate Students

All Summer Terms (Minimester, Summer I, Summer II, and Full Summer)

Tuition (Per Credit Hour)

Number of Hours Tuition Cost
1-6 Hours $1,518 per semester hour
7-9 Hours $1,060 per semester hour
10 or more Hours $795.00 per semester hour

**Please be aware that adding or dropping Summer of Discovery classes may impact your charges in unexpected ways. Due to the discounted rates for Summer, your bill may increase if you drop hours since lower hours have a higher cost per hour. 

Trimester Programs

Add/Drop Refunds

Once classes have begun, a student will need to fill out an Add/Drop form from the Office of the Registrar. A refund is based on the following:

  • Week 1 - 100%
  • Week 2 - 50%
  • Beginning Week 3 - 0%

Cancellation/Withdrawal Refunds

A cancellation occurs when a student decides not to attend classes for a term prior to the first day of classes for that term and the student is fully refunded. A withdrawal happens beginning the first day of class and a refund is based on a percentage of days participated in the term.

Spring 2023 Trimester Withdrawal Rates

Contact your advisor, program director, or click here for more information on how to initiate a withdrawal.

Electronic Refund

Students are encouraged to set up an Electronic Refund account (Direct Deposit) in the E-Bill System. If a Direct Deposit account is not set up, refund checks will be mailed to the permanent home address on file which can take several weeks to be received by the student. Learn more about Electronic Refunds here.

Quarter Programs

Add/Drop Refunds

Once classes have begun, a student will need to fill out an Add/Drop form from the Office of the Registrar. A refund is based on the following:

  • Week 1 - 100%
  • Week 2 - 50%
  • Beginning Week 3 - 0%

Cancellation/Withdrawal Refunds

A cancellation occurs when a student decides not to attend classes for a term prior to the first day of classes for that term and the student is fully refunded. A withdrawal happens beginning the first day of class and a refund is based on a percentage of days participated in the term.

Winter 2022 Quarter Withdrawal Rates

Spring 2023 Quarter Withdrawal Rates

Contact your advisor, program director, or click here for more information on how to initiate a withdrawal.

Electronic Refunds

Students are encouraged to set up an Electronic Refund (Direct Deposit) account in the E-Bill System. Baylor University will electronically deposit your student financial aid refund in the financial institution of your choice. Learn more about Electronic Refunds here.

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