Harrisburg University Business Office

A tuition deposit must be paid in advance of final course registration for the initial semester of attendance.

For undergraduate students: a deposit made for the Fall Semester is nonrefundable after May 1, and a deposit for the Spring Semester is nonrefundable after November 1.

For graduate students: as outlined in both the letter of acceptance and the academic catalog, the tuition deposit is non-refundable.

This deposit serves as a formal confirmation of your intent to enroll and enables the university to allocate resources, plan course offerings, and manage enrollment efficiently. Even before classes begin, administrative and processing costs are incurred - including admissions review, visa documentation, and onboarding support. The non-refundable nature of the deposit helps offset these costs and ensures fairness and consistency for all applicants.

If you choose to defer your admission, Harrisburg University will retain your deposit for up to one academic year. During this time, you may reapply or defer your enrollment, and the deposit will be applied toward your tuition. After this one-year period, if you have not enrolled, the deposit will be forfeited. Individuals who defer their admission to a later semester are still subject to the refund deadlines of the original semester for which the deposit was submitted.

To maintain fairness for all students, the Business Office does not consider individual exceptions to this policy. However, in specific cases such as a documented visa denial international students may be eligible for a refund if approved by the International Student Office.