- Only the course tuition fee will be eligible for a refund, less a $30 administrative charge, provided the withdrawal is within the specified deadlines. Please review the withdrawal deadline guidelines below for more details.
- Textbooks or any other supplies purchased by a student are their sole responsibility. Regardless of payment methods and where feasible, all refunds will be issued by e-transfer. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing.
- Failure to attend or access a course does not constitute withdrawal.
- A full refund will be issued if Durham College cancels a course.
- Please email us should you have any questions at ppl@durhamcollege.ca
Deadlines for Withdrawal
Please review the deadlines below for the following:
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Courses with a Duration of Six (6) Weeks of Less
Withdrawal deadlines | Academic standing | Tuition fee refund |
Only withdrawal requests received three or more business days prior to the scheduled start date are eligible to receive a refund. | N/A | Full tuition fees, less a $30 administrative charge, will be refunded. |
Withdrawal requests received between two business days prior to the scheduled start date and up to four weeks before the end date of the course. | The grade designation of “W” (Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty) will appear on student record. | No refund |
Withdrawal requests received outside of the above deadlines will not be accepted. | Marks achieved will be recorded on the student’s record. | No refund |
Transfer Deadline: Transfer requests must be submitted three business days prior to the scheduled course start date. Note: Only one transfer request per course is permitted. Refunds will not be given should the student choose to withdraw from the course into which they transferred. |
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Online Courses with a Duration of Seven (7) Weeks or More
Withdrawal deadlines | Academic standing | Tuition fee refund |
Withdrawal requests must be received within the first 13 calendar days after the official course start date to be eligible for a refund. | N/A | Full tuition fees, less a $30 administrative charge, will be refunded. |
Withdrawal requests received after the 13th calendar day of the official course start date but prior to four weeks before the course end date. | The grade designation of “W” (Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty) will appear on student record. | No refund |
Withdrawal requests received later than four weeks before the course end date will not be accepted. | Marks achieved will be recorded on the student’s record. | No refund |
Transfer Deadline: Transfer requests must be submitted within the first 13 calendar days after the official course start date. Note: Only one transfer request per course is permitted. Refunds will not be given should the student choose to withdraw from the course into which they transferred. |
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In-Class and In-Person Courses with a Duration of Seven (7) Weeks or More
Withdrawal deadlines | Academic standing | Tuition fee refund |
Withdrawal requests must be received prior to the start of the third class to be eligible for a refund. | N/A | Full tuition fees, less a $30 administrative charge, will be refunded. |
Withdrawal requests received after the third class but prior to four weeks before the course end date. | The grade designation of “W” (Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty) will appear on student record. | No refund |
Withdrawal requests received later than four weeks before the course end date will not be accepted. | Marks achieved will be recorded on the student’s record. | No refund |
Transfer Deadline: Transfer requests must be submitted prior to the start of the third class. Note: Only one transfer request per course is permitted. Refunds will not be given should the student choose to withdraw from the course into which they transferred. |
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Field Placement or Clinicals
Withdrawal deadlines | Academic standing | Tuition fee refund |
Withdrawal requests must be received within the first 13 calendar days after the official course start date to be eligible for a refund. Once a student is cleared for placement no refund or transfer will be accepted (even if this is within the first 13 calendar days of the official course start date). | N/A | Full tuition fees, less a $30 administrative charge, will be refunded. |
Withdrawal requests received after the 13th calendar day after the official course start date or after the student is cleared for placement but prior to 4 weeks before the course end date. | The grade designation of “W” (Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty) will appear on the student’s record. | No refund |
Withdrawal requests received later than four weeks before the course end date will not be accepted. | Marks achieved will be recorded on the student’s record. | No refund |
Transfer Deadline: Transfer requests must be submitted within the first 13 calendar days after the official course start date and before the student is cleared for placement. Note: Only one transfer request per course is permitted. Refunds will not be given should the student choose to withdraw from the course into which they transferred. |
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Open Enrolment Courses
Withdrawal deadlines | Academic standing | Tuition fee refund |
Withdrawal requests received no later than three calendar days after the student’s registration date are eligible to receive a refund. | N/A | Full tuition fees, less a $30 administrative charge, will be refunded. |
Withdrawal requests received outside of the above deadlines will not be accepted. | N/A | No refund |
Transfer Deadline: Transfer requests must be submitted no later than three calendar days after the student’s registration date. Note: Only one transfer request per course is permitted. Refunds will not be given should the student choose to withdraw from the course into which they transferred. |