Withdrawal from Individual Classes
Withdrawal forms can be obtained at the Office of the Registrar during normal business hours. Completed forms with proper signatures must be submitted in-person. Withdrawing from a course after the add/drop period will result in a W grade being posted to the student's academic record Withdrawing from a class after 5 weeks may result in a WF grade at the discretion of the instructor.
Full-time students withdrawing from individual classes do not change their full-time status. Therefore, no refunds are applicable. Part-time students withdrawing from individual classes can receive a tuition refund based on the tuition refund schedule listed below.
Withdrawing from the University
Full-time students must see Dean Michael Bozzone to conduct an exit interview and complete the required forms. In addition, full time students with financial aid must have an exit interview with a financial aid counselor. Part time students withdrawing from the University must submit a completed withdrawal form with proper signatures. Official withdrawal is necessary to assure the proper entry of grades on the transcript and the determination of any refund, if applicable.
Note: Withdrawal from individual classes or the University may affect financial aid and other eligibility.
Official withdrawal is necessary to assure the proper entry of grades on the transcript and the determination of any refund, if applicable. Refunds are based on the full tuition charges. Failure to withdraw properly will result in the issuance of a Withdrawal/Failure grade and responsibility for payment in full. If a student withdraws prior to the start of the semester, all fees will be refunded, except the registration fee. Once a semester begins, there are no refunds of fees. If the course is canceled, all fees are refunded. Refunds will not be given to students who have an outstanding balance.
Refunds
- Refunds are based on full tuition charges.
- Failure to withdraw properly will result in the issuance of a Withdrawal/Failure grade and responsibility for payment in full.
- If a student withdraws prior to the start of the semester, all fees will be refunded, except the registration fee. Once a semester begins, there are no refunds of fees, this includes registration fees, lab fees & music lab fees.
- Refunds will not be given to students who have an outstanding balance.
- Refunds are based on the schedule below and determined by the date of notification to the Registrar's Office/Advisement Office, not the date of last class attended.
- Students are required to request refunds - please contact Student Accounts Office at 203-371-7925 or submit your request in writing to the Student Accounts office SC100
Refund Schedules
Sacred Heart University On-Line Program
- 100% Before start of Class
- 80% the 1st week of Classes
- 0% after the 1st week of Classes
Fall and Spring Semesters
- 100% Before start of semester
- 80% Before start of 2nd week
- 60% Before start of 3rd week
- 40% Before start of 4th week
- 20% Before start of 5th week
- 0% After 5th week
AHEAD/ Weekend Fall and Spring Semesters
- Deduct 20% for each meeting for an AHEAD/ Leadership course meeting twice a week.
- Deduct 40% for each meeting for an AHEAD/ Leadership course meeting once a week. Deduct 40% for each meeting of a Weekend University course
Undergraduate Summer
- 100% Before start of 1st week
- 75% Before start of 2nd week
- 50% Before start of 3rd week
- 25% Before start of 4th week
- 0% Before start of 5th week
Graduate Summer
- 100% Before start of 1st week
- 80% Before start of 2nd week
- 60% Before start of 3rd week
- 40% Before start of 4th week
- 20% Before start of 5th week
- 0% After 5th week
Intensive terms (for all students) - including Winter and Spring and Summer
- 100% Before start of 1st class
- 0% Once class begins
University will not release grades, transcripts, education verifications, diplomas or allow a student to register for subsequent terms with a delinquent balance.
The University reserves the right to request all delinquent payments be made in the form of a bank check, certified check, or money order.