Cancel, Drop, and Withdrawal
Definitions
Cancel - A "Cancel" refers to dropping any or all course sections prior to the first day of class for that term. Full (100%) refunds are available for cancellations.
Drop - After the semester begins, if you are registered in more than one course, a "Drop" refers to dropping one (or more), but not all, of the courses in which you are registered. Full (100%) refunds are only available for drops prior to the 10th Day. After the 10th Day there is no refund available for dropped courses.
Withdrawal - A "Withdrawal" refers to dropping all course
sections on or after the first day of class for that term. See our Calendar for available refund percentages and deadlines.
Procedures
Admitted MCS and MSME Degree Students Only
Cancel or Withdraw - Please fill out and submit the Change of Status Form (do not attempt to withdraw using the Self-Service system). For online students, withdrawing for the semester does not automatically remove you from the degree program. Please contact your department (CS - Rhonda McElroy, MechSE - Kathy Smith) if you are concerned about your status.
Drop before 10th Day - Please use the Web Self-Service system.
Drop after 10th Day - Please fill out and submit the Change of Status Form. Please note that a refund will not be available for dropped course(s) after the 10th Day.
All other individuals (including Certificate students)
Cancel, Drop, or Withdraw - Please fill out and submit the Change of Status Form. Please note that a refund will not be available for dropped course(s) after the 10th Day.
Refund of Tuition
Please visit the Calendar for current semester pro-rata refund dates.
Full (100%) refunds of tuition are only available for cancellations (dropping any or all course sections prior to the first day of class for that term).
Mandatory Direct Deposit
Students expecting a student account refund, must enroll in the University's
direct deposit program. Student refunds are electronically deposited to any
domestic checking or savings account. Both a bank account number and a bank
routing number are required to complete the online direct deposit enrollment.
Students who have not enrolled in the direct deposit program by the time their
refund is processed, or who do not have a domestic bank account, will be sent
an e-mail (to their UIUC e-mail address) from the Office of University Student
Financial Services and Cashier Operations (USFSCO). Please respond to this e-mail,
identifying yourself as an off-campus student. USFSCO will verify your address
and send your refund check by mail.
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in direct deposit early to avoid delays in getting any future refunds. Direct deposit enrollment can be completed at any time through the Self-Service Web site located at https://apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice/index.html (once logged on, click "Account Billing Information," then "UI-Pay").