The tuition refund policy applies to all Simmons University students. Students are responsible for abiding by the published tuition refund deadlines. Tuition is not refundable when students drop or withdraw from courses after published deadlines. Should a student completely withdraw from all coursework after classes have begun, he/she may still be accountable for a portion of tuition, room & board as well as other fees.
The percentage of tuition to be refunded is calculated using the official drop date of the course, as determined by the Registrar, based on your online (Workday), written or email request. Non-attendance does not constitute a drop or withdrawal from the course.
Simmons University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify its educational, housing, extracurricular, and other programs at any time, including, providing courses remotely and/or online. The transition of a course, activity, and/or services from an in-person format to an online, hybrid, and/or other format will not result in a tuition refund or the refund of other fees. For information on whether Room/Board fees will be refunded in the event the University requires students to vacate University Housing based on health and safety concerns, please review the University’s Housing License Agreement and all attendant addendums.
In all cases, students should be aware that any reduction in the number of registered credit hours and subsequent charges may affect their financial aid. Students considering a withdrawal or reduction in credit hours are strongly encouraged to contact their Financial Aid Officer, prior to course withdrawal, to determine the impact on financial aid eligibility. Simmons University is responsible for adhering to rules established by the federal government that determine the amount of federal financial aid a student is allowed to keep toward university charges. Please refer to the "Return of Title IV Aid" section of this webpage for more detailed information.
If you are interested in withdrawing from Simmons housing you must complete the appropriate paperwork with Residence Life. If you withdraw from housing prior to advertised the deadlines, your housing deposit will be mailed to the address on file in Workday 6-8 weeks after the end of the semester.
Please make sure your address is up to date. If you withdraw after advertised deadlines, your housing deposit will be forfeited and you may be subject to partial housing charges based on your date of withdrawal. Please refer to Simmons University Housing License Agreement for more information or contact Residence Life by phone at 617-521-1096 or via email.
Fall 2022 Room & Board Refund Schedule
Withdrawal Date
% of Room and Board Refunded
4/30/22 - 5/14/22
$250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
5/15/22 - 6/24/22
$400 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
6/25/22 - 7/14/22
$600 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
7/15/22 - 8/12/22
$800 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
8/13/2022 - 9/17/22
$1,000 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
9/18/22 - 9/24/22
80% of room and board refunded*
9/25/22 - 10/1/22
60% of room and board refunded*
10/2/22 - 10/8/2022
40% of room and board refunded*
10/9/22 - 10/14/2022
20% of room and board refunded*
On or After 10/15/22
No Refund Given*
*All students who withdraw after the semester begins will also have their $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University.
Spring 2023 Room & Board Refund Schedule
Withdrawal Date
% of Room and Board Refunded
11/11/22 - 12/10/22
$250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
12/11/22 - 12/23/22
$400 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
12/24/22 - 12/30/22
$600 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
12/31/22 - 1/6/23
$800 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
1/7/23 - 1/20/23
$1,000 Administrative Fee plus $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University
1/21/23 - 1/27/23
80% of room and board refunded*
1/28/23 - 2/3/23
60% of room and board refunded*
2/4/23 - 2/10/23
40% of room and board refunded*
2/11/23 - 2/17/23
20% of room and board refunded*
On or After 2/18/23
No Refund Given*
*All students who withdraw after the semester begins will also have their $250 Housing Deposit retained by the University.
Consider Tuition Protection Insurance to supplement and strengthen the University's current refund policy.
Helping you get the most out of your Simmons University experience is always our top priority. That's why we've partnered with GradGuard to make the Tuition Protection Plan available to all of our students.
Tuition insurance protects the investment that you and your family has made in your education in case you need to withdraw at any point during the semester due to an illness, injury or mental health disorder.
This coverage encompasses and expands upon the University's current refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, housing and other payments if a withdrawal occurred for any covered medical reason at any time during the semester.
