2009-2010 - Bowie State University

hospital costs, laboratory tests, and x‐rays, is included on each student’s Statement of Fees. Contact the
Office of Student Affairs for details.
ID (BowieCard)
An annual fee is charged to cover the cost of improving and maintaining the system. If a card is lost or
stolen, a replacement fee will be charged.
Late Registration Fee
A late registration fee is charged to any student who completes registration during the late registration
period as designated in the University Calendar. Complete registration includes the payment of fees at
the Student Accounts Office and the depositing of the required forms with the Registrar.
Property Damage Fee
Students will be held wholly liable for willful damage to University property.
Residence Hall Damage Fee
A $50.00 damage fee (breakage deposit) per resident student, payable upon a student’s initial
registration, is charged. If damage to or loss of property is caused by the occupants of a specific room,
those occupants will be billed for the damage or loss. If responsibility for the damage or loss cannot be
determined, the cost of repairs or replacement will be billed to all occupants of the buildings on a prorata
basis. If a student does not pay the bill for damages assessed against him/her, his/her deposit will
be reduced by the amount of the bill. At the end of each year, non‐returning students, upon request,
will be refunded the unexpended balance of their damage fees. Returning students will be expected to
pay, each semester, an amount sufficient to maintain their deposit at the $50.00 level and also pay any
charges for breakage in excess of $50.00, which may have been assessed against them.
Residence Hall Living Costs
Students who live on campus after the first day of classes are required to pay the entire room and board
fee. If a student must leave the University because of extenuating circumstances, he/she is required to
complete a Housing Contract Cancellation Form for review by the Central Housing Office. If it is
approved, the student will be charged for room and prorated for board charges. Approved cancellation
requests submitted at the end of the first semester will be charged a severance fee. If the request is
denied, charges will be assessed for the entire room and board fee.
Adjustments for board fees are provided for residents who student‐teach or are away from campus for
more than fifteen (15) days to participate in University‐approved activities. To secure the adjustment, a
written request for approval must be submitted to the Vice President for Student Affairs. No
adjustments or refunds will be provided for meal plans after mid‐term or the eighth week of classes,
whichever comes first.
Student Teaching Fee
Each student engaged in student teaching as part of the instructional program is charged a fee to pay
the supervising teachers at the participating schools.
Technology Fee
The purpose of this fee is to meet the growing technological needs of the students.
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2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog