Withdrawal & Drop Refund Policy
A reduction of tuition and fees is calculated when a student drops classes or withdraws from school. The percentage used in the calculation will be based on the week during which the class was officially dropped. These dates and percentages can be found on the attached schedule of dates. Students withdrawing from the university after the start of classes will not receive a refund for residence hall or board fees. Prepayments are returned in accordance with the agreements under which they are made.
| Full Semester Courses dropped: |
Drop calculated at: |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | |
| Prior to August 21, 2026 | 100% |
| August 24 - 28, 2026 | 70% |
| August 31 - 5, 2026 | 40% |
| September 7 - end of term | 0% |
| Spring 2027 | |
| Prior to January 15, 2027 | 100% |
| January 18- 22, 2027 | 70% |
| January 25 - 29, 2027 | 40% |
| February 1 - end of term | 0% |
| Summer 2027 (Ten Week Courses) | |
| Prior to May 28, 2027 | 100% |
| May 31 - June 4, 2027 | 70% |
| June 7 - 11, 2026 | 40% |
| June 14 - end of term | 0% |
| Half Semester Courses dropped: |
Drop calculated at: |
|---|---|
| FALL 2026 (Term 1 - August 17 - October 6) | |
| Prior to August 19, 2026 | 100% |
| August 20 – 24, 2026 | 70% |
| August 25 - 27, 2026 | 40% |
| August 28 – end of term | 0% |
| FALL 2026 (Term 2 – October 12 – December 10) | |
| Prior to October 14, 2026 | 100% |
| October 15 - 19, 2026 | 70% |
| October 20 - 22, 2026 | 40% |
| October 23 - end of term | 0% |
| SPRING 2027 (Term 1 – January 11 -March 3) | |
| Prior to January 13, 2027 | 100% |
| January 14 - 18, 2027 | 70% |
| January 19 -21, 2027 | 40% |
| January 22 - end of term | 0% |
| SPRING 2027 (Term 2 – March 15 – May 6) | |
| Prior to March 17, 2027 | 100% |
| March 18 -22, 2027 | 70% |
| March 23 - 25, 2027 | 40% |
| March 26 - end of term | 0% |
| SUMMER 2027 (Term 1 - May 24 – June 24) | |
| Prior to May 26, 2027 | 100% |
| May 27 – 31, 2027 | 70% |
| June 1 - 3, 2027 | 40% |
| June 4 - end of term | 0% |
| SUMMER 2027 (Term 2 - June 28 – August 2) | |
| Prior to June 30, 2027 | 100% |
| July 1 - 5, 2027 | 70% |
| July 6 - 8, 2027 | 40% |
| July 9 – end of term | 0% |
Summer 2027
Summer drop/withdrawal percentage will vary due to the variety of class schedules offered during the summer. If you drop a class during the summer term, contact the Business Office to verify refund percentage.
Summer Classes not on the Ten Week Schedule
Drop/withdrawal percentages will vary for classes on shorter than ten-week class schedules. If you drop a class that is shorter than a ten-week term, please contact the Business Office to verify your refund percentage.
* $50.00 for dropping to less hours/$50.00 for complete withdrawal fee.
Hattiesburg
WCU Box #2 | 710 William Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
businessoffice@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6127
Tradition
19640 Highway 67 | Biloxi, MS 39532
businessoffice-tradition@wmcarey.edu | (228) 702 - 1810
Baton Rouge
5615 Corporate Blvd, Suite 300 | Baton Rouge, LA 70808
batonrouge@wmcarey.edu | (225) 953-7017