Spring Refund Deadlines

Tuition is due in full

January 13, 2025

The total tuition is considered fully earned by the University once scheduled classes have begun in any semester or summer session. Students desiring to drop/ or withdraw from the University must formally notify the University of their intention by executing an official withdrawal process (web, phone, fax or form) from the University Registrar.

►Spring Academic Calendar

Drop Deadlines

Failure to pay or failure to attend the course after registering is not justification for elimination of charges. Students must drop using official procedures and within the published deadlines in order to qualify for a refund or a release from charges.

Official drops may be submitted to the University in several ways.

 

Method Deadline Description
Online 11:59 p.m.
January 21, 2025
Requests may be submitted via Leo Online.
Email 5 p.m.
January 21, 2025
Written request or drop form emailed to register@odu.edu
Fax 5 p.m.
January 21, 2025
Written request or drop form sent by fax to the Registrar's Office (757-683-5357)
In person 5 p.m.
January 21, 2025
Completed drop form submitted in person at the Registrar's Office:

1009 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529

 

Withdrawls

Official Withdrawals begin on JANUARY 22, 2025.

All Refund & Credit Deadlines

Session Deadline
Session 1 January 22, 2025**
Mini-sessions (less than 4 weeks) Day before first class meeting
Sessions less than one semester Day before first class meeting

 

** Tuition is due January 13, 2025

Mini-Sessions are courses less than four weeks long.

Session Deadline
Session 1 January 28, 2025
Mini-sessions (less than 4 weeks) Not applicable
Sessions less than one semester Not applicable

 

** Tuition is due January 13, 2025

Mini-Sessions are courses less than four weeks long.

Session Deadline
Session 1 January 29, 2025
Mini-sessions (less than 4 weeks) No refunds after the day before the first class meeting.
Sessions less than one semester No refunds after the day before the first class meeting.

 

Spring Refunds

The following policies apply to SPRING SEMESTER ONLY:

Refunds for Classes Less Than One Semester in Length

For classes of less than one semester in length, refunds will be granted for classes officially dropped before the first class meeting. Students in this category must contact the Accounts Receivable Office at (757) 683-3030 in order for their refund to be processed.

Full Refund - Requirements Met Before Drop Deadline

If the University has been formally notified of the student's intention to withdraw by the completion of the drop/add form no later than the drop deadline and provided there are no other outstanding debts, a tuition refund will be authorized as follows:

  • A full refund of tuition for students completely withdrawing from the University.
  • A full refund of the difference between tuition paid and the new tuition charges for students, including part-time students, who drop courses but do not completely withdraw from the University.

Partial Refund - Requirements Met Within 1 Week of Drop Deadline

If the University has been formally notified of the student's intention to withdraw by the completion of the drop/add form no later than one week after the drop deadline and provided there are no other outstanding debts, a tuition refund will be authorized as follows:

  • A one-half refund of the tuition paid for students who completely withdraw from the University.
  • A one-half refund of the difference between tuition paid and the new tuition charges for students, including part-time students, who drop courses but do not completely withdraw from the University.

No Refund

No tuition refunds are made beyond the periods specified above, except as stated in the Tuition and/or Fees Appeal Policy.