The effective date of your withdrawal is the date that the written request is received and acknowledged by Overseas Programs. If you are offered admission to a program and declare your intent to participate then subsequently decide to withdraw from participation, you must notify both Overseas Programs and the Program Sponsor in writing.

See the Withdrawal Policy for additional instructions and information.

Voluntary Withdrawal Before the program begins |  WU has guaranteed the payment of certain costs to program sponsors and/or foreign institutions. Therefore, if you withdraw from the Program you must notify Overseas Programs in writing of you intent to withdraw in order for your withdrawal to be effective.  The date that Overseas Programs actually receives notice of my withdrawal shall be the official date of cancellation (the “Withdrawal Date”) for purposes of assessing cancellation fees which you are responsible for paying as applicable in accordance with the schedule listed below

Spring WU Cancelation Fees
Withdraw between November 1 and November 30 | $500 Cancellation Fee
Withdraw between December 1 and start of program |  $1500 Cancellation Fee

Fall Overseas Programs Cancellation Fees
Withdraw between June 1 and June 30 | $500 cancellation fee
Withdraw between July 1 and start of program | $1500 cancellation fee

In addition, you will be responsible for any other expenses accrued by the University as of date of withdrawal.

Voluntary Withdrawal After the program begins | Once the Program starts the cancellation fee will be fully assessed.  A portion of the balance of tuition for the semester may be refundable, is not guaranteed.  The calculation of a refund, if any, shall be made based on the Withdrawal Date. Any financial aid recipient contemplating withdrawal should consult the Student Financial Services Office to determine how a withdrawal will affect their financial aid package.

Dismissal from the program | A student who is dismissed from the study abroad program is not eligible for refund and is subject to additional expenses depending upon the circumstances of the dismissal.

Study abroad refunds will be applied as credit to unpaid program fees posted to the student’s Washington University student account. Any remaining credit will be refunded by check according to policies and procedures set forth by Washington University Student Financial Services.