Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

62 The University of Akron 2005-2006
Amount of Refund – Credit
Amount of refund is to be determined in accordance with the following regulations
and subject to course instructor/advisor signature requirements contained in
The University of Akron's official withdrawal policy:
• In full
– if the University cancels the course;
– if the University does not permit the student to enroll or continue except for
disciplinary reasons. No refund will be granted to a student dismissed or suspended
for disciplinary reasons;
– if the student dies before or during the term; is drafted into military service by
the United States; is called to active duty; or if the student enlists in the
National Guard or Reserve prior to the beginning of the term. Notice of induction
or orders to active duty is required if the student is called to active duty. A
student who enlists voluntarily for active duty should see “in part” below.
• In part
– if a student requests official withdrawal, the following refund percentages
apply:
If 6.667% of class attended — 100% refund
If 13.333% of class attended — 70% refund
If 20% of class attended — 50% refund
If 26.667% of class attended — 30% refund
If 33.333% of class attended — 20% refund
Greater than 33.33% of class attended — 0% refund
• refunds for course sections are based in class length. The courses which have
not been scheduled consistent with the standard 15 week fall/spring/summer
semester will also be handled on a prorated basis according to the number of
days of the section (class, institute, workshop) which has passed prior to official
withdrawal compared to the number of days said section has been scheduled to
meet. If a drop occurs on class day, it is counted as a day attended for the purpose
of refund.
• Refunds will be determined as of the date of formal withdrawal unless proof is
submitted that circumstances beyond control of the student, e.g., hospital
confinement, prevented the filing of the formal withdrawal earlier, in which
case the refund will be determined as of said circumstance. The student
assumes responsibility for filing for a refund.
• Refunds will be mailed as soon as possible. Refund checks are subject to
deduction for any amount owed to The University of Akron by the student.
Refund Policy for Noncredit Courses
If a non-credit course is canceled by The University of Akron, a full refund will be
issued. Withdrawal requests received up to three (3) business days prior to the
first class meeting will result in a full refund less a $10 processing charge, or an
opportunity to transfer to another course. Thereafter, withdrawal requests
received up to the beginning of the second class meeting will receive a 50%
refund. No refunds are issued after the second day of classes. Exceptions to this
policy are noted in the non-credit schedule of classes. Substitutions may also be
accepted in lieu of a refund.
Refunds for non-credit courses are determined by the date the withdrawal request
is received. The refund period cannot be extended if the student fails to attend the
first class. Charge cards and refund checks will be processed promptly. Parking permits
must be returned to the Continuing Education office to receive a refund.
Note: See page 63 for additional refund information if Financial Aid is involved.
Residence Hall Refunds
Refund/Release and Forfeiture Policy
A Contract for Housing Accommodations and Food Services at The University of
Akron which is terminated by the student, or otherwise terminated by The
University of Akron, is subject to the following refund provisions:
• A full refund of paid room and board fees and the prepayment under the following
circumstances:
- Graduation of the STUDENT from The University of Akron.
- Academic dismissal of the STUDENT from The University of Akron.
- Non-attendance or complete withdrawal by the STUDENT from The
University of Akron prior to the start of the Contract term (except the
prepayment which shall be forfeited). The prepayment will be refunded
for new entering students and new transfer student when
notification of intent to break Contract is received prior to the 15th of
May for the following fall semester and the 15th of October for
Contracts initiated for spring semester; or.
- Mandatory or recommended participation in academic programs of
The University of Akron requires the STUDENT to commute regularly
beyond the Akron metropolitan area (i.e., student teaching or co-op
assignments). At time of cancellation, documentation from the
University department affiliated with the program will be required.
• A partial refund of paid room and board fees, except the prepayment fee,
once occupancy has been established (e.g., acceptance of room keys and/or
signing occupancy document) will be prorated beginning on the date the STU-
DENT officially surrenders use of UNIVERSITY housing and returns all appropriate
keys (room and apartment keys) to UNIVERSITY staff and satisfied
UNIVERSITY-mandated housing separation requirements and procedures
under the following circumstances:
- Cancellation of the entire Contract term after the start of the fall
semester and subsequent spring semester.
- Cancellation of a single semester Contract after the start of that
semester.
• A partial refund of paid room and board fees when the STUDENT has fulfilled
fall semester obligations and breaches the Contract for spring semester,
except when under any dismissal or suspension. The STUDENT shall
pay, an administrative fee for breach of the terms of the Contract, an
amount of $200.
The STUDENT shall not be liable for further forfeitures and shall be released of
further financial liability beyond the date of termination as per the
refund/release and the forfeiture policy if the University, in its sole discretion,
terminates the Contract:
— For reasons related to orderly operation of the Residence Hall, or for reasons
relating to the health, physical, or emotional safety and well-being
of the STUDENT, or for reasons relating to the health and well-being of
the persons or property of other students, faculty, staff or UNIVERSITY
property.
— In the event that the STUDENT is dismissed or suspended from The
University of Akron for disciplinary reasons in accordance with laws or
rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees, or, if the STUDENT is
placed on terms of disciplinary probation in accordance with laws or
rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees, whereby such terms of
probation prohibit the STUDENT from residing in UNIVERSITY housing
accommodations.
— The STUDENT is financially responsible for fees incurred through the
date of such termination, dismissal, suspension or probation or until the
STUDENT has completed the check-out process with the appropriate
UNIVERSITY employee, which ever date is later.
— Notice requirements. All notices of intent to break this Contract must
be submitted to the Department of Residence Life and Housing. If the
STUDENT is under the age of 18, the written notification of termination
must be co signed by the STUDENT’S parent or legal guardian.
Refund Schedule
Room and board refunds/charges will be determined by a per diem formula predicated
on the date the STUDENT officially surrenders use of UNIVERSITY housing
and has returned/submitted room/apartment keys to UNIVERSITY staff and satisfied
UNIVERSITY-mandated housing separation requirements and procedures.
No Show Policy
The UNIVERSITY will hold the STUDENT’S assignment until close of business on
Wednesday of the first week of each semester. At that time the room will be
reassigned and the STUDENT’S Contract will be canceled and the prepayment
shall be forfeited.
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
For detailed information on the Ohio Board of Regents Residency Requirements,
visit the Office of the University Registrar’s web site at http://www.uakron.edu/
registrar/ResRulesandRegs.php.