Students are responsible for knowing about and complying with University policies and for paying the established fees that are updated regularly in catalogs and fee payment materials. Application for admission constitutes acceptance of these terms and each subsequent registration constitutes reacceptance.

The University reserves the right to revise its policies, fees, and other charges whenever it is deemed advisable. The new policies and rates will apply to all students. Advance notice of any change is normally given.

To qualify as a Delaware resident for tuition purposes, a student or parent of a dependent student must have been domiciled in Delaware for at least twelve, consecutive, full months as of the first day of class in which such classification is sought.

A determination of status for tuition purposes is made when a student is accepted to the University or when he or she first enrolls as a Continuing Education student. Questions concerning residence status should be directed to the Graduate Admissions Office at the time of application. Students seeking a change in status after enrolling at the University must complete an application for review which is available in the Student Services Building.

For more information regarding this policy, contact the Registrar's Office or visit the Student Services Building.

Each application for graduate admission must be accompanied by a $45 nonrefundable application fee to cover the cost of processing. Foreign students must use either a check or an International Postal Money Order to remit payment in U.S. currency. Applications will not be processed without fee payment.

Course fees for matriculated students are determined by student classification: graduate students are charged appropriate graduate rates. Full-time graduate students (students registered for 9 or more credit hours and students on contract) are charged the full-time resident or nonresident tuition regardless of the course level. Course fees for part-time students (those taking fewer than 9 credit hours) are charged graduate per-credit-hour rates regardless of course level. The charge is the same whether the course is taken for credit, as pass/fail, or as audit (listener). (See fees listed in University Fixed Charges.)

(All tuition and fees are subject to change.)
 

Fees per semester (1997-98)		Delaware Resident	Nonresident
Graduate student  tuition	Full-time	$2,060	$5,875
	Part-time - per credit hour	$ 229	$ 653
MBA/EMB graduate student tuition	Full-time	$2,595	$5,875
	Part-time - per credit hour	$ 288	$ 653
Health Service Fee (Full-time students, optional for Part-time)		$ 135	$ 135
Student Center Fee (Full-time students)		$ 50	$ 50
Registration Fee (Part-time students)		$ 15	$ 15
Sustaining Fee	Master's (UNIV 895/899)	$ 200	$ 200
	Doctoral (UNIV 999)	$ 300	$ 300
Graduation Fee (one-time charge)	Master's degree	$ 35	$ 35
	Doctoral degree	$ 95	$ 95

Students enrolled in video-based academic courses should contact the Focus Office (302) 831-1074 for fee information.

Course fees are determined by registrations in effect at the end of the late registration period (first two weeks of the regular semesters and the first four days of Winter/Summer sessions). FULL REBATES OF COURSE FEES ARE MADE FOR COURSES DROPPED BY THE END OF THE LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD (FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SEMESTER). NO REBATES OF COURSE FEES ARE MADE FOR COURSE WITHDRAWAL THEREAFTER, INCLUDING WITHDRAWAL OFFSET BY A SIMULTANEOUS ADD.

A non-refundable fee charged both Fall and Spring semesters is automatically assessed all full-time matriculated students. The fee entitles students to use the Student Health Service (SHS) during the semester. Part-time students can use the SHS by paying the semester/winter/summer health fees or by opting to use the SHS on a fee-for-service basis. A separate winter session health fee is automatically assessed all full-time matriculated students enrolled in winter session course work. Full-time students not enrolled in winter session may use the SHS on a fee-for-service basis or by paying the winter session health fee. During the summer session(s) all full-time and part-time students are eligible to use the service on a fee-for-service basis or by paying an optional $50 summer session charge, which allows use of the SHS during the summer period. The amount charged for the SHS fees is subject to change each academic year.

In addition to x-rays, pharmaceuticals, and special laboratory tests, expenses for medical and psychological services beyond those provided on campus, including referrals by the campus services, are the personal responsibility of the student. Accident and sickness plans including a "Basic Plan," "Major Medical Plan," and a "Catastrophic Medical Plan" are available to matriculated students. An application and brochure describing these plans are distributed to all students before the fall semester and are available upon request. International students are required to have this insurance plan or its equivalent. For additional information on the insurance plans, call University Health Plans, Inc., phone number (800) 437-6448.

The net total, or the first installment (if the installment option described below is selected), of University tuition and fees, together with the completed Fee Payment Form, is due by the fee payment deadline established for each semester. Generally, tuition, fees, room, and board are due approximately one month before the start of each semester.

A University tuition and fee payment packet listing estimated semester expenses and a Fee Payment Form are mailed to each student about six weeks in advance of the start of each semester. It is the student's responsibility to obtain the fee packet and the Fee Payment Form from the Accounts Receivable Office if it is not received in the mail. A FEE PAYMENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY ALL STUDENTS EVEN IF FINANCIAL AID, GRADUATE CONTRACT, FEE WAIVER, OR OTHER CREDITS COVER THE TOTAL SEMESTER CHARGES.

GRADUATE STUDENTS ON CONTRACT MUST SUBMIT PAYMENT FOR THE STUDENT HEALTH FEE AND STUDENT CENTER FEE WITH THEIR FEE PAYMENT FORM BY THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE. Payments should be made by check or money order, payable to:

University of Delaware
P.O. Box 15611
Wilmington, DE 19886-1319

Matriculated students whose credit remains in good standing with the University may pay semester bills in accordance with the installment plan table shown below. An installment fee of $40 is charged if the installment plan is selected. Although monthly statements are sent to those who are indebted to the University, these installment payments are due by the dates specified whether or not a statement is received.
 

* Percentage of the net amount of the bill after any credit for scholarships, graduate contracts, deposits, etc. Students who elect the installment plan and fail to pay the second, third, and final installments when due, or fail to pay the required percentage of their bill, will be assessed a $25 installment penalty for each such installment.

Admitted students who fail to submit the Fee Payment Form (and any required payment) in time to be received by the Cashier by the Fee Payment Deadline will be charged a $35 late payment fee. New students who apply on time but are admitted too late to pay by the specified fee payment date, as identified by the Graduate Office, will not be assessed the late payment fee if they make payment by the new fee payment date assigned them.

Students who do not submit the Fee Payment Form and any required payment before the first day of classes will be charged a $50 late payment fee and will risk cancellation of their registration.

Anyone who presents a dishonored check will be charged a $25 fee and may be required to make future payments with certified funds.

A dishonored check that has not cleared by the payment deadline does not constitute payment.

THE FEE PAYMENT FORM AND ANY REQUIRED PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE EACH SEMESTER OR A LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED AND REGISTRATION MAY BE CANCELLED. THE FEE PAYMENT FORM MUST BE RETURNED EVEN IF FINANCIAL AID, GRADUATE CONTRACT, FEE WAIVER, OR OTHER CREDITS COVER THE ENTIRE AMOUNT DUE AND NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.

If any fees, fines, or miscellaneous payments are not received when due, the student is subject to being dropped from the University. Subsequent registration would then be refused and transcripts, diplomas, or other information concerning attendance at the University would be withheld. Reinstatement requires payment of the amount due and compliance with the usual readmission procedures.

Collection agency fees, attorney's fees, court costs, and other costs and charges necessary for the collection of any amount not paid when due are the obligation of the student.

Students who fail to make any payments when due may be denied the privilege of using the installment payment plan in future semesters.

Changes in registration may be made without fee and with full rebate of tuition prior to the beginning of classes and during the two-week late registration period (first two weeks of classes in each semester). TUITION AND A DROP/ADD PROCESSING FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR COURSE CHANGES, CHANGES IN GRADE STATUS, OR WITHDRAWAL AFTER THE TWO-WEEK LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD.

Candidates for an advanced degree are expected to file a completed Application for Advanced Degree with the Office of Graduate Studies and to pay a graduation fee by the stated deadline for Summer, Fall, or Spring degree conferral. The graduation fee is $35 for master's candidates and $95 for doctoral candidates.

Prepayment of $4 is required for each transcript issued. A transcript is not released until all outstanding financial obligations to the University are met. In order to protect the confidential nature of student records, requests for transcripts must be made in writing by the student to the Registrar, in the Student Services Building.

Matriculated students who are Delaware citizens 60 years of age or older may take credit courses on a space-available basis without paying tuition. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for eligibility information.

Delaware Public School Teachers, as defined below, are exempt from the payment of all regular summer session course charges. The Delaware teacher tuition exemption does not apply to Focus Courses. Focus tuition and fees must be submitted with registration. They must submit a Fee Payment Form and pay the summer general fee, student center fee, any room and board fees and, where applicable, application, diploma, or graduation fees. Failure to submit a Fee Payment Form by the date specified will generate a late fee and risk cancellation of registration.

The term "Delaware Public School Teachers" refers to persons under legal contract to serve the public elementary and secondary schools of the state as teachers (regular, provisional, temporary or substitute), instructional aides, guidance counselors, librarians, or nurses, and administrative personnel who regularly supervise the above, but excluding other employees in staff administrative positions. Delaware Public School Teachers who have so served at least half time (90 days) during the previous academic year, or who have legally obligated themselves as such full time during the succeeding academic year, are eligible for this exemption. Details regarding methods of establishing entitlement are contained in the summer session bulletin.

Persons in doubt about their classification as Delaware Public School Teachers should obtain clarification from the Accounts Receivable Office, (302) 831-2126, before registering.

The Office of Housing and Conference Services offers on-campus rooms and apartments to assist graduate students in making the transition to the University and Newark communities. All University-owned graduate housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis based upon the date of application for housing.

One- and two-bedroom apartments in the College Towne and Conover Complexes and single rooms in the Graduate House on Lovett Avenue are available to single graduate students. One- and two-bedroom apartments in the Conover Complex are available to students who wish to live with their families while attending the University. Graduate students who live in University housing are not required to purchase a dining plan, although one can be purchased and used in nearby dining halls. All University apartments and rooms for graduate students are located near the center of campus. The occupancy period for graduate housing generally runs from August 15 of one year through July 31 of the following year. August rent will be pro-rated depending upon the date of check-in. Monthly rent payments include cable television, local telephone service, and all utilities. Information can also be obtained from our rental properties world wide web page at http://www.udel.edu/hcs/housing/rental.

The Office of Housing and Conference Services also maintains listings of privately owned rooms, apartments, and houses in the Newark area. Students can use these lists to make contact with landlords.

Information. Information regarding on-campus housing for graduate students is sent upon admission into a graduate program. If you have questions, please write or call the Office of Housing and Conference Services, 5 Courtney Street, Newark, Delaware 19716 (302) 831-2180. E-mail: GFHousing@mvs.udel.edu.

Partial credit on dining is based on the date cancellation proceedings are initiated at the UD 1 Flex Office in the Student Services Building. The amount of refund is prorated according to the amount of weeks the dining plan has been in use, and the point balance on the date of cancellation.

Residence hall agreements are for the entire academic year. Complete details of provisions for canceling a residence hall agreement and all residence hall policies are available in the 1997-98 Official Student Handbook, online at http://www.udel.edu/stuhb/.

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