Tuition is due in full on August 24, 2026
The total tuition is considered fully earned by the University once scheduled classes have begun in any semester or summer session. Students desiring to drop/or withdraw from the University must formally notify the University of their intention by executing an official withdrawal process (web, phone, fax or form) from the Office of the University Registrar.
Drop Deadlines
Tuition charges paid after the payment deadline are subject to penalty fees. The University will refund tuition to students who qualify by formally dropping courses within the published deadlines. Failure to attend the course after registering is not justification for elimination of charges. Failure to pay will not release a student from the responsibility for these charges.
Official drops may be submitted to the University in several ways.
| SUBMISSION METHOD | FULL TERM | FIRST 8-WEEK SESSION | SECOND 8-WEEK SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online (Leo Online) | September 2, 2026 11:59 p.m. |
August 28, 2026 11:59 p.m. |
October 23, 2026 11:59 p.m. |
| Email, Fax or In Person | September 2, 2026 5:00 p.m. |
August 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. |
October 23, 2026 5:00 p.m. |
Submission Methods
Online: Submit your request through Leo Online by 11:59 p.m. on the applicable deadline.
Email: Submit a written request or completed drop form to register@odu.edu by 5:00 p.m. on the applicable deadline.
Fax: Fax a written request or completed drop form to the Registrar's Office at 757-683-5357 by 5:00 p.m. on the applicable deadline.
In Person: Submit a completed drop form by 5:00 p.m. to:
Registrar's Office
1009 Rollins Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529
Refunds
Tuition refunds are based on the date a course drop is processed and vary by term. Students who withdraw by the deadlines listed below may be eligible for a partial or full tuition refund. After the final refund deadline, withdrawals may still be processed; however, no tuition refund will be issued. The table below outlines the refund deadlines:
| Term | Last Day to Drop with 100% tuition refund | Last Day to Drop with 50% tuition refund | Withdrawal Begin date for no tuition refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Term: | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
| First 8 Weeks Session/Term: | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Not Applicable | Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| Second 8 Weeks Session/Term: | Friday, October 23, 2026 | Not Applicable | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
The following policies apply to FALL SEMESTER REFUNDS ONLY.
Refunds for Classes Less Than One Semester in Length
For classes of less than one semester in length, refunds will be granted for classes officially dropped before the first class meeting. Students in this category must contact the Accounts Receivable Office at (757) 683-3030 in order for their refund to be processed.
Full Refund - Requirements Met Before Drop Deadline
If the University has been formally notified of the student's intention to withdraw by the completion of the drop/add form no later than the drop deadline and provided there are no other outstanding debts, a tuition refund will be authorized as follows:
- A full refund of tuition for students completely withdrawing from the University.
- A full refund of the difference between tuition paid and the new tuition charges for students, including part-time students, who drop courses but do not completely withdraw from the University.
Partial Refund - Requirements Met Within 1 Week of Drop Deadline
If the University has been formally notified of the student's intention to withdraw by the completion of the drop/add form no later than one week after the drop deadline and provided there are no other outstanding debts, a tuition refund will be authorized as follows:
- A one-half refund of the tuition paid for students who completely withdraw from the University.
- A one-half refund of the difference between tuition paid and the new tuition charges for students, including part-time students, who drop courses but do not completely withdraw from the University.
No Refund
No tuition refunds are made beyond the periods specified above, except as stated in the Tuition and/or Fees Appeal Policy.