LMU operates with an annual budget developed through advanced planning built around the institutional mission and goals, including financial obligations to faculty and others who provide necessary services essential for operation. In the event a student drops one or more classes, withdraws, or is administratively dismissed from the University for disciplinary or financial reasons after registration is completed and prior to the end of a semester of enrollment, the student’s eligibility for a refund of tuition and/or room and board will be pro-rated as indicated by the refund policy. A student must complete a Change of Schedule form, obtained from the Office of the Registrar, in order to drop one or more classes. Any situation in which all classes are dropped is considered to be a withdrawal from the University.
Notification of cancellation of enrollment to any LMU program must be made in writing or by email to the Registrar and appropriate Program administrators, and an official withdrawal form must be submitted to the LMU registrar. Students who cancel enrollment prior to the semester start date will receive a full tuition refund, excluding payment plan enrollment fees and book and supply costs, if applicable.
If a student withdraws or is dismissed for disciplinary, personal, or financial reasons during a semester, the student’s eligibility for a refund of tuition charges will be prorated as indicated below. If a student withdraws from the program for any reason, they must self-initiate the process by completing an LMU withdrawal form and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office. Oral requests do not constitute official notification. Should the student fail to complete this process, all semester charges will become immediately due. The official date of withdrawal used to compute the refund is based on the date the Registrar receives the withdrawal form. Refunds are issued according to the following schedule:
During the first week of the semester......................................................................................... 100%
During the second week of the semester...................................................................................... 75%
During the third week of the semester......................................................................................... 50%
During the fourth week of the semester....................................................................................... 25%
After the fourth week of the semester.......................................................................................... 0%
No refunds are made after the fourth week of the semester. Specific dates affecting the schedule of refunds appear on the Registration Policies page on the LMU website. If a refund is due to the student, it will be disbursed within 30 days of the withdrawal date. Email finaid@LMUnet.edu with any questions. Further information can also be found at: https://www.lmunet.edu/student-financial-services/financial- aid/withdraws-and-adding-or-dropping-courses