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Browse courses online starting Monday, September 26, 2022.
Spring 2023 registration opens on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Classes begin on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Finals are given or due at the last class meeting May 4–10. Final grades are due Monday, May 15.
Note: Graduate students from divisions other than University College or Graduate Arts & Sciences should contact the registrar in their Dean’s Office to register.
| Deadline | Regular Jan 17–May 10 | 8-wk Session 1 Jan 17–Mar 11 | 8-wk Session 2 Mar 20–May 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to register without a late fee/permission | January 26 | January 24 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop and receive a lab fee refund | January 31 | January 24 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop without a “W” | January 31 | January 24 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop and receive a 100% refund | January 31 | January 24 | March 27 |
| Last day to receive a 50% refund | February 7 | January 31 | April 3 |
| Last day to receive a 25% refund | February 14 | N/A | N/A |
| No refunds given after | February 14 | January 31 | April 3 |
| Last day to change grade option | April 10 | February 27 | April 24 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses | April 24 | February 27 | April 24 |
ACTRAC
Refunds for dropping the ACTRAC option are issued in accordance with the standard refund grid above.
Canceled Courses
Full refunds are granted when University College cancels a course.
Courses Meeting Fewer Than 8 Weeks
- If the course meets three (3) days or less, it must be dropped prior to the start of the course for 100% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied.
- If the course meets for four (4) calendar days up to one (1) week, you have 24 hours after the first class to drop for 100% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied.
- If you are taking a Special Format course (for example, Weekend or Intensive Format) that meets 6+ days, you have 48 hours after the first class to drop for 100% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied.
- If the course meets for 5-7 weeks, you have four (4) days after the first class to drop for 100% refund, and 8 days after the first class to drop for a 50% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied.
Courses Meeting 8 Weeks or More
- You have 7 days after the first class to drop for 100% refund, and 14 days after the first class to drop with a 50% refund. Thereafter, no refund is applied.
Special Audit Courses
Refunds for dropping Special Audit courses are issued in accordance with the standard refund grid above.
Washington University Employees
If a course is dropped, the tuition benefit will be reversed. If a course is dropped after the 100% refund period, the employee is responsible for the outstanding tuition balance. Please refer to the refund schedule above.
Students with questions about the refund policy should contact the Student Billing Coordinator.