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Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Understanding your options for adjusting your course schedule is essential to managing both your academic progress and your finances. At UMass Dartmouth, refunds and transcript outcomes depend on when you officially drop or withdraw from a course. This page outlines key deadlines, how refunds are determined, and what actions you must take to ensure your enrollment status and charges reflect your intentions. Always consult the Academic Calendar for specific dates each term and complete all withdrawals through COIN or the Student Service Center by the designated deadlines.

Dropping a class

What it is: Dropping a class removes it from your schedule early in the semester with no record on your transcript.

Key Details:

  • Happens during the Add/Drop period, a short window at the start of each semester when students can adjust their schedules freely. Check the Academic Calendar for exact dates.
  • No grade appears on your transcript.
  • 100% refund of tuition and fees is available if you drop before the published Drop Deadline.
  • Does not count as an attempt at the course. Essentially, it’s as if you never enrolled.

Tip: The Add/Drop period is your chance to try a class risk-free and make changes early to take full advantage.

Withdrawing from a class

What it is: Withdrawing allows you to leave a class after the Drop period ends but before the Withdrawal Deadline. A “W” is recorded on your transcript.

Key Details:

  • Occurs after the Drop Deadline but before the Withdrawal Deadline (see the Academic Calendar for exact dates).
  • A W grade is recorded on your transcript.
  • A W does not affect your GPA, but it may impact Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Missing the Withdrawal Deadline means you will be graded according to your course performance.
  • No refunds.

Important: Plan carefully. Withdrawals have consequences for your academic record and financial aid eligibility.

Drop & withdrawal process

Course drops or withdrawals must be processed through COIN or by submitting an inquiry to the Student Service Center (SSC).

Course cancellations

If a course should officially cancel, you will be notified before the course begins.

Students whose class has been cancelled are entitled to a full refund, including all tuition & fees. UMass Dartmouth reserves the right to cancel, combine sections, change meeting patterns, re-assign classroom space and instructors of all courses.

For more information or questions, please contact the Student Service Center on the first floor of the Foster Administration Building or call 508-999-8857 or submit an inquiry.

Refund policy for online courses at UMass Dartmouth:

For 100% tuition & fees refund, you must drop the course by the published deadline. Refer to the Academic Calendar for the exact dates each semester or session.

No refunds after the drop deadline date.

Non-credit course refunds

For 100% tuition & fees refund, you must drop the course before the first class meeting.