2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

Refunds for courses dropped during a Summer term by a student who officially withdraws from the University arecalculated according to the following percentage schedule:10• Prior to the first day 100%• During the first, second, or third class day 80%• During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day 70%• Seventh day of class and thereafter 0%Checks for courses dropped will be disbursed in the Bursar’s Office after the fourth week of class for the Fall and Springsemesters and after the second week of class for Summer terms. Refunds to financial aid recipients may vary. Parkingrefunds must be applied for separately through the Department of Public Safety at the University.Refund of Room and Board FeesDormitory residents are required to sign a Housing-Food Service Contract for the entire academic year. The University’spolicy concerning refunds associated with room and board fees is stated in the contract. Where refunds are applicable,application for such refunds must be made within one year after official withdrawal.Refund of Graduation FeesGraduation fees cannot be transferred to another graduation period. Applications for refunds must be in accordance withthe policy listed below.The amount paid for the May diploma fee may be refunded if applied for in writing at the Bursar’s Office prior to March1. There will be no refunds after this date.Summer graduates have no refund grace period since orders are placed immediately upon receipt of their applicationsfor graduation.Financial ObligationsNo person who is indebted to the University in any amount will be permitted to graduate, receive transcripts (or grades),or re-enroll in the University.Laboratory FeesFees are assessed for studio and laboratory courses in the following academic disciplines: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Education,Human Services and Consumer Sciences, Music, Pharmacy, Human Performance, and Technology. The respectivedepartments should be contacted for specific amounts.Admission/Readmission FeeStudents are required to pay an admission fee of $35.00 for domestic applicants and $75.00 for international applicants. Thisfee is used for costs associated with processing applications. For persons who have not been enrolled for a period of twelve(12) calendar months and who are seeking readmission, the fees stated above are applicable. A late fee may be charged forapplications submitted after the deadline date.Transcript FeeOne transcript at each level, undergraduate and graduate, will be furnished without charge. Additional copies may beobtained for $3.00 each. For “same day” service, a request must be received by 11 :00 a.m. and a $5.00 fee per transcriptis required.Matriculation FeeStudents who are not enrolled and wish to take program related comprehensive examinations must pay a matriculationfee of $100.Graduation FeesGraduation fees are due and payable at the time of application for graduation. These fees include the cost of the diplomaand binding of thesis or dissertation where applicable. Invitations are optional and may be ordered through the UniversityBookstore prior to April 15. Caps and gowns are also ordered through the University Bookstore.