Refund Policy

Refunds for Credit Courses

Refunds as noted below are for Fall Term and Winter Term courses which run over a 15–16 week period. Refund dates for Spring Term and Summer Term courses are stated in the Academic Schedule in the front of the calendar. Courses with varied start dates may have different refund dates. Students should consult the course schedule for specific information.

  • 100% refund until the end of the late registration period
  • 100% refund in the case of course cancellation
  • 100% refund if transfer credit is given and a RPL application has been made on or before the first seven calendar days of the term. If transfer credit is given and the RPL application has been made after the first seven calendar days of the term, the amount of refund will be calculated based on the date the RPL application was received by Enrolment Services and the prorated formula outlined in parts d–f below
  • 50% refund up to 27 calendar days after the beginning of the term
  • No refund is applicable after the end of the 50% refund date

Refunds for Continuing Education and General Interest Courses

  • 100% refund if cancelled by UCN
  • Refund dates vary by course. Refund information is provided to registrants via course advertisement or at the time of registration

Refunds for Sponsored Students

Refunds for sponsored students will be issued to the sponsoring agencies and not directly to the students. The same applies for students receiving Canada Student Loan and Manitoba Student Loan.

Involuntary Withdrawal

Students who are required to withdraw through an Involuntary Withdrawal process forfeit the right to any refund.

Laboratory and Material Fees

Lab and material fees are non-refundable after seven calendar days from the beginning of the term for credit courses and are non-refundable after course commencement for all courses offered through continuing education.

Outstanding Debt

Any outstanding debt to UCN for bookstore charges, residence rent, parking fees, and library fines will be deducted from the tuition refund.

Retroactive Withdrawal

Fees are non-refundable under a Retroactive Withdrawal request.

Student Services Fee

The Student Services fee will be 100% refunded if the course/program is dropped in the first week of the term. No refund on these fees will be given after seven calendar days from the beginning of the term.

Student Association Fee

The Student Association fee is not refundable after one month of attendance.The Student Association fee is not refundable after one month of attendance.

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