Tuition Deposits

Domestic Students

All new graduate students are required to submit a monetary deposit to reserve their seat. Upon course registration, the deposit amount is subtracted from tuition due. Under no circumstances will a deposit be refunded after classes begin.

Fall Admission

Domestic graduate students* accepted for fall admission must submit a $150 tuition deposit along with the Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form by May 1. For students accepted after April 1, the deposit is required within 30 days of acceptance. A refund of the tuition deposit will be granted upon written request until May 1 or for students accepted after May 1, within 30 days of the date of deposit.

Spring Admission

Domestic graduate students* accepted for spring admission must submit a $150 tuition deposit along with the Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form within 30 days of acceptance. A refund of the tuition deposit will be granted upon written request within 30 days of the date of deposit.

* US veterans are not required to submit a monetary deposit but must return the Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form to reserve their seat.

International Students

Fall & Spring Admission

International graduate students accepted for admission must submit a $250 tuition deposit along with the Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form within 30 days of acceptance or by the deposit date noted in the acceptance letter. A refund of the tuition deposit will be granted upon written request within 30 days of the date of deposit (or later with proof of a visa denial).