Withdrawal Information

A student leaving the University BEFORE THE END of a semester or summer term for which he/she is registered must clear his record by filing an application for voluntary withdrawal on a form which can be secured online at: Withdrawal Form or from the Office of the Registrar. This action must be taken by the dated stated in the Schedule of Classes as the last day to drop a class or withdraw. Any student who withdraws from the University is subjected to the conditions outlined in the section regarding Scholastic Probation and Dismissal. A student has one year from the first day of a semester to appeal a withdrawal refund.

Refund of Fees

• 100 percent prior to the first class day of the semester;
• 80 percent during the first five class days of the semester;
• 70 percent during the second five class days of the semester;
• 50 percent during the third five class days of the semester;
• 25 percent during the fourth five class days of the semester;
• No refund after the fourth five class days of the semester.

Refunds will be the applicable percentage of the total fees due for the semester, less any amount not paid.

If a scheduled course of instruction fails to materialize, by reason of lack of required students, all tuition for same will be refunded. Late fees and installment fees are not refunded.

No refunds will be made unless application is made within the same school year as withdrawal.

No refunds will be made on auditor's fees.

Refunds of fees for the summer session will be made on a similar prorata basis. A student officially withdrawing will receive a refund of his fees according to the following scale:

• 100 percent prior to the first class day of the summer session;
• 80 percent during the first, second or third class day of the summer session;
• 50 percent during the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day of the summer session;
• No refund on the seventh day of class of the summer session and thereafter.

Refunds will be the applicable percentage of the total fees due for the semester, less any amount not paid.

Ten-Week Summer Semester:

• 100 percent prior to the first class day of the session;
• 80 percent during the first, second, third and fourth class days of the session;
• 50 percent during the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth class days of the session;
• No refund after the eighth class day of the semester

Shortened Format Courses (Three-Week Courses)

• 100 percent prior to the first class day of the session;
• 80 percent during the first and second class says of the session;
• 50 percent during the third and fourth class days of the session;
• No refund after the fourth day of class and the session thereafter.

Withdrawal refunds for students receiving federal funds is based on how much Title IV aid a student has received and not earned at the time of withdrawal. The amount of aid earned is calculated on a pro-rata basis through 60 percent of the term. Contact the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing for additional information about this new law.

Texas A&M University–Commerce
Office of the Registrar
P.O. BOX 3011
Commerce, TX 75429-3011

Phone: (903) 886-5068
Fax: (903) 886-5888