If you need to withdraw from UFV or drop courses, read these important notes first:
- Refund eligibility depends on the Dates and deadlines outlined by the Office of the Registrar
- Refund processing takes about 4 weeks, and decisions are final
- Refunds are processed at the current exchange rate
- Dropping courses might affect your study permit eligibility
NEW STUDENTS
Full Withdrawal
If you withdraw completely for the semester you have paid for and meet the transfer or refund criteria below, you may be eligible for a:
- Fee Transfer: To transfer fees to the next semester, complete the Deferred Admission form by the deadline. Some programs do not qualify for deferrals. The Admissions office processes your request.
- Full Refund: You are eligible for a full refund if you have either (1) a visa refusal letter from the Canadian Embassy or Consulate or (2) medical documentation stating you are unable to study. Your request must be submitted before classes start.
- Partial Refund:
- 50% refund: If you withdraw to attend another public post-secondary institution before classes start (you must provide an acceptance letter from the other institution).
- 25% refund: If you withdraw for other reasons up until before the second week of classes.
- No refund: after the second week of classes.
Application and administration fees are non-refundable.
Partial Withdrawal
As a new full-time international student at UFV, you pay a flat rate for 12 credits per fall or winter semester. If you drop one or more credits, you are not eligible for a refund unless both of the following apply to you:
- You are registered for more than 12 credits and want to withdraw from the excess credits.
- You withdraw within the deadlines outlined by the Office of the Registrar.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Full Withdrawal
If you withdraw completely for the semester you have paid for, you might be eligible for a refund. The Office of the Registrar sets withdrawal penalty deadlines for current students. Please visit the Withdrawal Dates and Refund Schedule section for more.
Partial Withdrawal
- Fall/Winter: No financial penalty if you drop credits unless you exceed 12 credits or meet specific criteria (e.g., medical reasons, co-op) and drop before the deadlines.
- Summer: You can take fewer credits and pay per credit. You may get a refund if you drop courses before the deadlines.
How to request a refund
- Download and complete the international student refund form.
- If you want your refund to be sent to a Canadian bank account, you must attach a void cheque from your account or a printout of your account information to the form. You can also choose to have your refund sent to a bank outside of Canada (no void cheque required).
- Fill out the form below, being sure to include the required attachments.
Contact us
- For questions about refunds, email interaccounts@ufv.ca
- For questions regarding study permit eligibility, email studypermits@ufv.ca