Payment Schedule
Payment in full for tuition, room, and board (where applicable), and any assessed fees are due on or before August 9th, 2013 for the fall 2013 semester and January 3rd, 2014 for the spring 2014 semester. Students must make financial arrangements for any unpaid portion of their bill with the Office of Student Accounts prior to the due date in order to be cleared for class. Payment for any special charges and adjustments incurred during the semester is due at the time of adjustment.
Student accounts creates an invoice in mid July for fall semester, in the last part of November for spring semester, and the first part of April for summer semester. The invoice reflects all current charges based on a student’s registration at the time of invoicing for the new semester. Invoices are generated at the beginning of every month during the academic year and are e-mailed to the student at their up.edu email addresses.
Payment of tuition entitles the student to receive a validated student body card that permits: admission to the University library, gymnasium, and student recreational facilities; admission to concerts, lectures, and athletic events at no charge or a reduced rate; and free access to student publications. Full-time students are, additionally, entitled to use of the University health center services.
Parents or guardians will be held responsible for all bills contracted by their dependent students even though the student may be self-supporting. A student’s account must be paid in full in order to register for upcoming classes. Accounts that are more than 90 days past due may be referred to an outside agency for collection. The student is then responsible for all charges due the University as well as all collection costs incurred by the agency. Degrees and transcripts will not be issued to any student whose account has not been paid in full. If a past due account is paid by personal check, the degree and transcript will be released two weeks after the receipt of payment.
Expenses incurred because of damage to University property will be billed to the student who caused the damage.
The University is not responsible for any loss of, or damage to, the personal property of a student.
Health Insurance
Participation in the health insurance program is required of all full-time undergraduate students. Students who are already covered by a health insurance program may have this requirement waived by submitting the online health waiver at www.aetnastudenthealth.com. A waiver is required for each academic year and must be received by the waiver deadline posted on the Student Account website. Any health waivers received after this timeline will not be accepted for the current semester.
Student Government Fee
The student government fee is used by the Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) to promote activities.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policies
Students are admitted to the University of Portland with the understanding they will remain until the end of the semester. Students enrolled in off campus programs should refer to the program handbook.
When students register for classes, they incur charges and are responsible for payment of these charges whether or not they attend. The University of Portland, a non-profit institution of higher learning, in establishing any student account, extends credit to students solely for the purpose of financing their education. Any balance due is hereby acknowledged as a student loan and will be considered non-dischargeable under Chapter 13 and 7 of the federal and state laws governing bankruptcy. To have the charge removed, students must process a drop or withdrawal through the registrar’s office within the refund period. If a student is dismissed or suspended, no part of the tuition and fees, including room and board, for the remainder of the semester will be refunded. If a student finds it necessary to withdraw completely or from specific courses, the following policies apply:
Fall and Spring Semesters Tuition and Fees
In all cases of withdrawal,whether complete or partial, and counting from the first day courses begin each semester, the following refund schedule applies:
During the first week — 100% of tuition and fees
During the second week — 75% of tuition
During the third week — 50% of tuition
During the fourth week — 25% of tuition
After the fourth week — No refund
Tuition refunds are effective from the date a completed application to withdraw or drop courses is received in the Office of the Registrar, not from the last day of attendance. If you must withdraw after the refund period due to unusual circumstances, you may contact the Office of Student Accounts to apply for an exception to the refund policy.
Credit balances are reviewed twice a year and a refund is automatically generated for credit balances in excess of $10.00. Credit balances under $10.00 will not be refunded unless requested, and will be written off if they are over one year old.
Hold Policy Accounts with an outstanding balance of $25 or greater will be encumbered. The hold will prevent registration changes, including section changes, release of transcripts, and diplomas. The hold will remain on the student account until the balance has been paid in full. A student that has a hold placed on their account is encouraged to contact the Office of Student Accounts.
Paying by Check Accounts paid by check creating a credit balance will have a minimum of two weeks postponement before releasing the credit balance.
Summer Session See current Summer Session Catalog for refund policy and enrollment status definitions for tuition and financial aid purposes.
Room Refund All students residing on campus are required to complete a residence hall and food service contract. This legal contract describes both University and student obligations and is for the entire academic year. Release from this contract will be granted only in the event of December graduation, voluntary withdrawal from the University, or serious extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control.
Food Service Meal plan charges may be prorated if a student withdraws from the University or is released from the residence hall and food service contract due to a medical condition approved by the University Health Center.