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Spring 2024 Courses will be available for browsing on Monday, September 25, 2023.
Classes begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Finals are given or due at the last class meeting May 2–8. Final grades are due Monday, May 13.
Note: Graduate students from divisions other than School of Continuing & Professional Studies or Graduate Arts & Sciences should contact the registrar in their Dean’s Office to register.
| Deadline | Regular Jan 16–May 8, 2023 | 8-wk Session 1 Jan 16–Mar 9, 2023 | 8-wk Session 2 Mar 18–May 8, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to register without a late fee/permission | January 25 | January 23 | March 25 |
| Last day to drop and receive a lab fee refund | January 30 | January 23 | March 25 |
| Last day to drop without a “W” | January 30 | January 23 | March 25 |
| Last day to drop and receive a 100% refund | January 30 | January 23 | March 25 |
| Last day to receive a 50% refund | February 6 | January 30 | April 1 |
| Last day to receive a 25% refund | February 13 | N/A | N/A |
| No refunds given after | February 13 | January 30 | April 1 |
| Last day to change grade option | April 8 | February 23 | April 22 |
| Last day to withdraw from courses | April 22 | February 23 | April 22 |
ACTRAC
Refunds for dropping the ACTRAC option are issued in accordance with the standard refund grid above.
Canceled Courses
Full refunds are granted when the School of Continuing & Professional Studies 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.