Student Withdrawal Refund Policy

RWU tuition, fees and other related charges are approved by the RWU Board of Trustees annually. RWU faculty and staff have designed and adapted many aspects of the traditional campus experiences and classroom instruction for our students, all of which factor into our cost and pricing decisions for the university and its program inclusive of School of Law and Extension School programs. RWU continues to make significant investments in technology, training, and safety and health resources, which have been made available to ensure the continued quality educational experience for our students, whether in person or remotely accessed. Consistent with our past policies, tuition and mandatory fees will not be adjusted based on the instructional method and/or mode of academic delivery or any other changes or disruptions that may occur during the academic year such as adjustments to instructional content, schedules or the duration of the semester, inability to access Roger Williams University-maintained facilities, or cancellation of activities, events, services or programs. Tuition and mandatory fees will not be refunded in whole or in part for any reason, except as expressly provided for under the refund policy. By paying the tuition and mandatory fees, the student and anyone paying tuition on their behalf acknowledges and accepts these terms.

Any outstanding balance on a student's account is deducted from the tuition credit. All fees are for a full semester and are not refundable once class has started. Students who are suspended or expelled from the University during the academic year are responsible for all charges related to the semester in which the suspension or expulsion occurred. Any credits that result in a refund to the student's account, as authorized by the Office of the Bursar, will require approximately three weeks for processing.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy 

Fall and Spring Semesters 

Before the first day of class:100% of tuition, room, board and fees; forfeit deposits 

Within the first week:100% of tuition, prorate room & board; forfeit deposits 

Within the second week:80% of tuition, room & board 

Within the third week:60% of tuition, room & board; fees non-refundable 

Within the fourth week:40% of tuition, room & board; fees non-refundable 

After the fourth week:No refund 

Room & Board Exceptions 

Room & board refunds are calculated using the move-out date and not the withdrawal date. All students in RWU housing are assessed an additional $350 housing cancellation fee.

Winter Intersession and Summer Sessions 

Prior to first class meeting:100% of tuition and fees

Prior to second class meeting:50% of tuition; fees non-refundable

Prior to third class meeting:25% of tuition; fees non-refundable 

After third class meeting:No refund