Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 - Richmont Graduate University

Late Registration
Students whose holds are not cleared or who choose to register on
or after the first day of classes will be assessed a $50 late registration
fee. This also applies to students not otherwise enrolled in Richmont
who are registering for intensive classes on or after the first day
of classes.
Add/Drop/Withdrawal
Through the first Friday of the semester, classes may be dropped or
added upon receipt of a completed add/drop/withdrawal form by
the Registrar. A $10 schedule change fee will be assessed per
transaction.
After the first Friday of the semester, the student must withdraw
from the class in question using the add/drop/withdrawal form. A
$10 schedule change fee per transaction will be assessed. A student
who withdraws from a class will receive a refund according to the
schedule published by the Business Office and included in the Academic
Calendar.
Although students submit add/drop/withdrawal forms to advisors
for signatures, the student has the final responsibility for submitting
the form to the Registrar for processing and is responsible for fees
and penalties incurred for late submission.
Financial Exceptions
A student seeking an exception of any kind on his financial record
may complete a Petition for Financial Exception to be reviewed by
the Financial Affairs Committee. This form is available from the
Business Office on both campuses and on the Richmont website.
In the event of a student’s injury, prolonged illness, death of a family
member, or similar circumstances that interrupt or preclude the completion
of a course or courses, the student may choose to withdraw
from one or more classes for the semester, or, if necessary withdraw
from the University. In either event, the student will receive a tuition
refund based on the refund schedule. The student will follow the procedures
for course withdrawal or institutional withdrawal depending
on the situation. In the event of the death of a student, the family will
receive a full tuition refund for the semester.
Intensive courses can be dropped up until close of business on the
day before the class begins, using the same procedure outlined
above for dropping and adding weekly classes. Students who drop
an intensive class prior to the close of business on the day before the
course begins will receive a full refund minus a $10 schedule change
fee per transaction. After that time, no refunds will be given.
Institutional Withdrawal
Students withdrawing from the institution, either for the semester
or indefinitely, must complete the Institutional Withdrawal Form
available from the Registrar. They will receive refunds based on the
same schedule for individual course withdrawals.
Refund Policy and Assessed Fees
Following is a general description of how Richmont’s refund policy
is structured. Please note that all non-tuition fees are non-refundable.
Tuition refunds for drop/add and institutional withdrawal:
• Prior to add/drop deadline = 100 percent refund
• After add/drop deadline to 10 percent point in
term = 90 percent refund
• Beyond 10 percent to 25 percent point in
term = 75 percent refund
• Beyond 25 percent to 50 percent point in
term = 50 percent refund
• After 50 percent point in term = no refund
• Drop/add fee = $10 (per transaction)
• Late registration fee = $50
These dates will be calculated for each term consistent with the
length of the term.
The date that will be used for calculation of a refund for withdrawal
or add/drop will be the date on which the Registrar receives the
completed form signed by all required personnel. All students must
follow the procedures for withdrawal and add/drop to receive a refund.
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