Students who want to withdraw from one or more courses or the entire semester must complete a withdrawal form under Forms in myCSM and receive approval from all listed departments. Students who fail to submit a withdrawal form as required will not be eligible for a refund.
The date of withdrawal will in every case be considered the date on which the written statement of withdrawal is initiated. The date the process is initiated, as stated on the withdrawal checklist, will become the basis for a possible refund of tuition.
Students who withdraw from all classes and are receiving federal financial aid will have their federal financial aid adjusted in accordance with Federal Return to Title IV Funds regulations. See Student Accounts or Financial Aid for more information.
Refunds are calculated as follows:
Refunds are calculated as follows:
Courses Scheduled for Full Semester, Drop/Withdrawal to below 12 credits, but still enrolled
Full-time undergraduate, PA Didactic charged the package tuition rate
Before the end of the 1st week of classes |
100% |
Financial Aid adjusted based on credits enrolled |
Withdraw after the 1st week of classes |
0% |
Disbursed Financial Aid is not adjusted |
Courses Scheduled for Full Semester, withdrawal from all classes
(Including Regular Full-Time withdrawal from all classes)
Before the end of the 1st week of classes |
100% |
During the 2nd week of classes |
75% |
During the 3rd week of classes |
50% |
After the 3rd week of classes |
0% |
Courses at least six weeks in duration
MSOL, summer courses at least six weeks in duration, MOT fieldwork
Before class start date or within 1 day after class start date |
100% |
Before the end of the 1st week of class | 75% |
Before the end of the 2nd week of class | 50% |
Thereafter, no refund |
0% |
All other Courses Scheduled for Less than Full Semester
MAT, summer courses less than six weeks in duration (No refund for 1-day courses after start time)
Before class start date or within 2 days after class start date | 100% |
Thereafter, no refund | 0% |
Paralegal Certificate
Before and through the 1st class meeting |
100% |
Before and through the 2nd class meeting |
50% |
After the 3rd class meeting |
0% |