Funding

The New Student Fee

The New Student Fee, charged to all undergraduates in their first semester, helps in creating a first-year experience that starts you on a strong path to graduation. Your new student fee covers orientation (SOAR), new student welcome events, first-year experience programs and course options, academic advising, materials, faculty/TA training, staffing, technology, and much more.

The fee will appear on your first semester Tuition and Fees bill. The fee is mandatory for all new students regardless of the number of credits and the degree program. The cost of this fee will be considered in the cost of attendance for the first semester of your financial aid package. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information.

New Student Fee Amounts

• Domestic Freshman – $305
• International Freshman – $355
• Domestic Transfers – $230
• International Transfers – $280

Fee Exemption

The following groups of students are exempt from paying the New Student Fee.

• Students classified as “Special Students” (Non-degree seeking students)
• Students participating in the BSN@Home program
• Students participating in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
  
  
  

New Student Fee Refunds

The New Student Fee is refunded to students who withdraw from the university based on the Bursar’s Office Refund Schedule. The Bursar’s Office has more information on tuition adjustment and refunds.