Fall and Spring
Enrolled Students
Students have a two-week Add/Drop period in which to adjust their schedules. A one hundred percent (100%) refund of tuition and fees (except transcript and orientation fees) is granted for courses dropped during this period. Drops after this period will not be eligible for a refund of tuition or fees.
Withdrawn Students
Students who officially withdraw from all classes shall be entitled to a refund of tuition based upon their official date of withdrawal, computed as follows:
| Week Number | 1 and 2 | 3 and 4 | 5 through 8 | 9 through 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund: | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
Administrative Fee: The College will assess an administrative fee equal to 5% of the original charges for all first-time students after the first two weeks of class.
Room and Board Charges
If a resident withdraws from the residence halls or the college before July 15, the room and board fees will be cancelled for the year minus the room reservation of $100.
If a resident wishes to withdraw from housing, but remain a student at RIC, he/she must submit a request for release form to the Office of Residential Life & Housing (email: housing@ric.edu). The resident must provide sufficient information that a release from the contract is appropriate. Approval of the request will be provided in writing and approval is not guaranteed. Residents who do not receive approval will be billed for housing and a meal plan for both semesters whether or not they actually live in housing or use any portion of the meal plan.
However, if the vacated space can be filled, then as determined by the order of withdrawal (by date), a prorated refund of the room fee will be issued. For each semester, the vacating student is responsible for payment until the space is filled, including if the student no longer attends Rhode Island College. The transfer of another resident or placement of a new resident into the vacated room does not constitute a filling of the space.
For further information on the college's refund policy, call the Bursar Office at (401) 456-8130.
