Registration for courses is not optional, and students may not attend courses for which they are not registered. Once a student registers for a course — or is registered by an advisor or administrator at the student's request — the student remains financially obligated for the course unless and until the course is dropped by the prescribed deadline. Prior to registering for the first time each term, students are required to accept Temple University's Financial Responsibility Agreement, which outlines the financial terms and conditions associated with course registration. Details about tuition and fees are available in the Bulletin.

Tuition, housing and meal charges may vary based on selection of major, residence hall, room type and/or meal plans. The University Services fee includes access to information technology, student activities, counseling and health services. Tuition/fees are set regardless of instruction method and will not be refunded for any reason, including if instruction occurs remotely for any part of the academic year and regardless of the inability to access facilities, or any disruption to or cancellation of activities, events, services or programs during the academic year. Use our tuition calculator to more accurately predict your cost of attendance prior to financial aid.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition charges and fees vary based on the student's school or college. We formulated responses below to the most common inquiries related to refund.

Full-time undergraduate students pay the same tuition rate whether they are registered for 12 or up to 18 credits. Students may register up to 18 credits to maximize their tuition, reduce debt, and minimize time to degree completion. Students should consult their advisor for questions or concerns about their enrollment.

Excused Withdrawal Refund Schedule

Undergraduate and graduate students may petition for an excused withdrawal due to a serious documented extenuating circumstance that prohibits continued enrollment in all courses for the term. Students must see an advisor/program coordinator in their school/college. The advisor/program coordinator will discuss the options and assist students with the completion and submission of this petition if appropriate. Office of the University Registrar will review the petition upon receipt of all the necessary and supporting documentation. Students will be notified of the final decision by email within 30 days after submission of a complete petition. If eligible, the refund amount is calculated in accordance with the University's refund policy taking into account the last known date of participation in or attendance at an academically related activity (online or in-person).