Students are eligible for a full refund of tuition, room, board, and student activity fees if they have paid for the upcoming term and then decide to withdraw or take a leave of absence.  Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence must notify the Dean of Students before the term starts.

If a student leaves during the first two weeks of the term, as defined by the academic calendar: a 25% tuition refund is available:

Fall 2011

Last day available September 23, 2011

Winter 2012

Last day available January 18, 2012

Spring 2012

Last day available April 06, 2012

If a student leaves due to illness during the first half of the term, as defined by the academic calendar: a 50% tuition refund is available.

Fall 2011

Last day available October 13, 2011

Winter 2012

Last day available February 03, 2012

Spring 2012

Last day available April 26, 2012

Room charges will not be refunded if a student leaves after the term starts.

Board charges will not be refunded if a student leaves after the term starts.

Financial aid will be reduced according to federally mandated guidelines.

Applied music fees will be refunded, with charges deducted for lessons received, only if the student notifies the department of music within the first two weeks of the term.

In the event of a national emergency all charges will be refunded pro rata to students drafted or called as military reservists unless they have attended courses a sufficient length of time to earn academic credit.

If a student wishes to transfer to another institution he or she must settle accounts in the Business Office by making necessary payments or arrangements for extension before a transcript of credits will be issued.

No refunds will be made to students suspended or dismissed from the College.

A more restrictive refund policy governs withdrawal from Carleton off-campus programs. This policy is explained in the Off-Campus Studies Planning Guide for each program.