Refund Policies
Fall/spring
- 100 percent refund for all courses officially dropped through the end of the first week of classes or for any course canceled by the university
- 75 percent refund for all courses officially withdrawn during the second week of the academic term
- 50 percent refund for all courses officially withdrawn during the third and fourth weeks of the academic term, after which time there will be no refund
Summer
- 100 percent refund for a course officially dropped on or before the last day of schedule adjustment for the term or for any course canceled by the university
- 75 percent refund for a course officially dropped on or before the dates shown for each term, after which time there will be no refund
Refund Deadlines
| Semester | 100% Refund | 75% Refund | 50% Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 30, 2024 | September 6, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| Spring | January 17, 2025 | January 24, 2025 | February 7, 2025 |
| May Term | May 7, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | n/a |
| Summer Term 1 | June 4, 2024 | June 6, 2024 | n/a |
| Summer Term 2 | July 9, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | n/a |
All refunds will be processed in accordance with the above policy. If there are extenuating circumstances (such as mandatory job transfer from the Hampton Roads area documented by a letter from the employer or extended period of hospitalization or trauma documented by a physician's statement), students must submit a Tuition Refund Appeal form, located under Learn More to the right, along with documentation to the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccts@cnu.edu. Notification of the final decision will be made within two to four weeks of the date the appeal is filed. All appeals must be filed within 30 days of withdrawal from the University and no later than the end of the academic term to be considered. Any appeal filed after the term has ended may be denied regardless of the circumstances.
A medical withdrawal from the Registrar's Office does not automatically constitute a refund of tuition and fees, a separate appeal form must be completed with the Office of Student Accounts.
The refund policy for room and board is contained in your housing contract. Any questions should be directed to the Office of University Housing at (757) 594-7756.
In accordance with the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding, Christopher Newport University will return any unearned tuition assistance funds on a proportional basis through at least 60 percent portion of the period for which the funds were provided.
- 100% return for all courses dropped/withdrawn from during the first and second week of classes
- 75% return for all courses withdrawn from during the third and fourth week of classes
- 50% return for all courses withdrawn from during the fifth through eighth week of classes
- 40% return for all courses withdrawn from during the ninth and 10th week of classes
- 0% return for all courses withdrawn from after the 10th week of classes
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