Students can withdraw from or drop a course through the myUVM portal. Action taken by the student is how we determine when a drop or withdraw becomes effective.
Note that students who simply stop attending classes without dropping or withdrawing through their myUVM portal will remain enrolled in the course and will likely receive a failing grade on their transcript.
2025-2026 Tuition Refund Schedule for Undergraduate, Graduate, and PACE Students
The following refund schedule applies to Undergraduate, Graduate, and PACE students and is the same whether the student is withdrawing for medical or non-medical reasons, including for audited courses.
All students who completely withdraw from the University will receive a refund for tuition and fees based on the schedule below. On campus students will also receive a refund for housing and meal charges based on a daily pro-rated calculation, using the official withdrawal date. No refund will be provided for housing and meals after the 25% refund period ends.
Fall 2025 Refund Dates
| Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Through September 8 | 100% refund if course is dropped with no substitution of another course |
| September 9 through September 15 | 50% refund |
| September 16 through September 22 | 25% refund |
| September 23 and beyond | No refund |
Spring 2026 Refund Dates
| Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Through January 26 | 100% refund if course is dropped with no substitution of another course |
| January 27 through February 2 | 50% refund |
| February 3 through February 9 | 25% refund |
| February 10 and beyond | No refund |
Fall 2025 Tuition Refund Schedule for Part of Term Graduate Students
The following refund schedule applies to Graduate students in select graduate courses and is the same whether the student is withdrawing for medical or non-medical reasons.
All students who completely withdraw from the University will receive a refund for tuition and fees based on the schedules below.
Fall 2025 Refund Dates for Part of Term A
| Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Through August 29 | 100% refund if course is dropped with no substitution of another course |
| August 30 through September 4 | 50% refund |
| September 5 through September 8 | 25% refund |
| September 9 and beyond | No refund |
Fall 2025 Refund Dates for Part of Term B
| Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Through October 21 | 100% refund if course is dropped with no substitution of another course |
| October 22 through October 24 | 50% refund |
| October 25 through October 28 | 25% refund |
| October 29 and beyond | No refund |
Spring 2026 Tuition Refund Schedule for Part of Term Graduate Students
The following refund schedule applies to Graduate students in select graduate courses and is the same whether the student is withdrawing for medical or non-medical reasons.
All students who completely withdraw from the University will receive a refund for tuition and fees based on the schedules below.
Spring 2026 Refund Dates for Part of Term A
| Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Through January 16 | 100% refund if course is dropped with no substitution of another course |
| January 17 through January 22 | 50% refund |
| January 23 through January 26 | 25% refund |
| January 27 and beyond | No refund |
Spring 2026 Refund Dates for Part of Term B
| Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Through March 20 | 100% refund if course is dropped with no substitution of another course |
| March 21 through March 25 | 50% refund |
| March 26 through March 27 | 25% refund |
| March 28 and beyond | No refund |
Medical Student Tuition Refunds
Medical students should reference the medical student handbook for the tuition refund and billing policy.
Tuition Refund Schedule for Students Participating in a UVM Exchange, or "UVM in..." Semester Program
The following refund schedule applies to students participating in a UVM Exchange, or "UVM in..." Semester Program where they are paying UVM tuition and fees, and in some cases housing and/or meals. This refund schedule is the same whether the student is withdrawing for medical or non-medical reasons.
Refunds of tuition, fees and housing/meal plan charges billed to students by UVM for UVM Exchange and UVM Semester study abroad programs are issued according to the schedule below. Please note that this schedule applies only to charges directly billed by the University to a student's UVM account.
Tuition Refund for UVM Exchange, or "UVM in..." Program
| Point of Withdrawal | Refund Policy |
|---|---|
| Prior to the start date of classes at the host university | 100% refund, minus any non-refundable deposit |
| First day of classes at the host university or thereafter | No refund |