Refund Policy

All programs at UTHealth Houston follow a standard Refund Policy based on the first day of the semester/term. Provided the student remains enrolled at the institution, refunds of applicable tuition and fees collected for courses from which a student drops will be made after the add/drop period closes. Add/drop ends after the 12th day of the term for the fall and spring semesters and after the 4th day of the summer term for each session.

All refunds will be based on the day the student drops the course(s) electronically through myUTH or the date of the official withdrawal from is received in the Registrar’s Office.

Refunds of tuition and mandatory fees shall be made to the students withdrawing completely from UTHealth Houston during a semester according to the following schedules. The percent refunded is based upon the full payment of all tuition and fees. If full payment has not been made, it is possible that a balance may be due. Not all fees are refundable beyond the first day of the term. Tuition reassessment refunds will be made after the 20th class day.

Fall, Spring, 12-week Summer Semester

  • Prior to the first day of the session: 100%
  • During the first five class days of the term: 80%
  • During the second five class days of the term: 70%
  • During the third five class day of the term: 50%
  • During the fourth five class days of the term: 25%
  • After the fourth five class days of the term: None

6-week Summer Semester

  • Prior to the first day of the term: 100%
  • During the first, second, or third class days of the term: 80%
  • During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class days of the term: 50%
  • During the seventh day of class and thereafter: None

MD and DDS Students

  • Prior to the first day of the term: 100%
  • During the first 5 class days of the term: 90%
  • During the second 5 class days of the term: 85%
  • During the third 5 class days of the term: 75%
  • During the fourth 5 class days of the term: 62.5%
  • After the 20th day until the start of the second half of the term: 50%
  • During the first five days of the second half of the term: 40%
  • During the second five days of the second half of the term: 35%
  • During the third five days of the second half of the term: 25%
  • During the fourth five days of the second half of the term: 12.5%

All policies regarding the payment or refund of tuition, fees and charges are approved by The University of Texas System Board of Regents and comply with all applicable state statutes. Student should contact the Bursar’s Office on any clarification of matters relating to payment or refunds of all tuition, fees and other charges associated with their enrollment at UTHealth.

Bursar's Office
UTHealth Houston
University Center Tower
7000 Fannin, Suite 2240
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-500-3088
Email: bursar@uth.tmc.edu