Fees and Expenses

The schedule of fees which follows, as reported by the Office of the Bursar, is comprehensive and is expected to prevail during the 2023-2024 academic year, but the Board of Trustees reserves the right, at any time, to authorize changes. Revisions in the State budget may force fee changes.

Application Fee

An application fee must accompany the application for admission to any undergraduate school or college of the University for full-time study. The application fee is not refundable and may not be applied to outstanding charges. For more information about the application fee, refer to the Admissions website.

Enrollment Deposit

A first-year student entering the University in the fall semester must make an enrollment deposit, which is nonrefundable, by May 1. Failure to remit payment by May 1 will result in cancellation of admission. The new first-year student is encouraged to make payment as soon as the student’s intention to accept admission is firm.

A transfer student entering the University in the fall semester and a first-year or transfer student entering the University in the spring semester must make an enrollment deposit, which is non-refundable, within fifteen days of receiving notice of admission. Failure to remit payment by the prescribed date will result in cancellation of admission. For more information about the enrollment deposit, refer to the Admissions website.

Tuition

All students are subject to a tuition charge in addition to the mandatory fees charged to Connecticut and out-of-state students. For information about tuition for Connecticut and out-of-state students, refer to the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees page on the Office of the Bursar’s website. Tuition is prorated for part-time undergraduate students who are registered for less than full-time as of the 10th day of classes.

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, tuition is waived: (1) for any dependent child of a person whom the armed forces of the United States has declared to be missing in action or to have been a prisoner of war while serving in the armed forces after January 1, 1960, which child has been accepted for admission to the University of Connecticut, provided the person missing in action or former prisoner of war was a resident of Connecticut at the time of entering the service of the armed forces of the United States or was a resident of Connecticut while so serving; (2) for any veteran having served in the time of war, as defined in subsection (a) of section 27-103, or who served in either a combat or combat support role in the invasion of Grenada, October 25, 1983, to December 15, 1983; the invasion of Panama, December 20, 1989, to January 31, 1990; or the peace keeping mission in Lebanon, September 29, 1982, to March 30, 1984; or Operation Earnest Will (escort of Kuwaiti oil tankers), February 1, 1987, to July 23, 1987, and is a resident of Connecticut at the time of acceptance for admission or readmission to the University. For additional information, contact Department of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs in the Hawley Armory, Room 100B, (860) 486-2442 or refer to the Veterans Affairs and Military Programs website; (3) For any Connecticut resident sixty-two years of age or older who has been accepted for admission, provided this person is enrolled in a degree-granting program or, provided, at the end of the regular registration period, there is space available in the course in which the person intends to enroll; (4) for any active member of the Connecticut army or air national guard who (a) is a resident of Connecticut; (b) has been certified by the adjutant general or a designee, as a member in good standing of the guard; and (c) is enrolled or accepted for admission on a full-time or part-time basis in an undergraduate degree-granting program. If any person who receives a tuition waiver in accordance with the provisions of this subsection also receives educational reimbursement from any employer, the waiver shall be reduced by the amount of the educational reimbursement; (5) provides that any dependent child of a police officer or fire fighter killed in the line of duty is eligible for a tuition waiver at the University of Connecticut, the Connecticut State University system or a Regional Community-Technical College.

For more information on tuition waivers, please refer to the Office of the Bursar’s website: Tuition Waivers, Undergraduate Students.

New England Regional Program

Please visit the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) website for information regarding qualifying New England Regional programs that are offered at the University of Connecticut.

New students admitted to the University who qualify for the New England Regional rate based upon their residency and their major will have New England Regional tuition rates automatically reflected in their fee bill.

Students have until the 10th day of classes to change to a qualifying program to receive the New England Regional tuition rate. Students that change after the 10th day will be eligible to receive the New England Regional tuition rate for the upcoming semester provided that they remain in the qualifying program. Students switching to a non-qualifying program on or before the 10th day of classes will be charged out-of-state tuition.

Please note that a student’s change in residency, either to or from the New England region, may result in review and possible revisions of their financial aid package, including merit scholarship. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office with questions regarding financial aid revisions.

Undergraduate Fees

All undergraduate students are subject to the following fees. Please refer to the Office of the Bursar’s website for the current amounts as well as descriptions of all fees.

General University Fee

All students attending the University of Connecticut in Storrs or the regional campuses are subject to a general University fee (GUF) each semester. This fee supports student-related programs and institutional services of those programs and varies by campus.

Student Health and Wellness Fee

This fee was formerly part of the general University fee. Due to the unique services offered from other GUF-funded activities including Counseling and Mental Health, Nutrition Sciences, Wellness and Prevention, Women’s Health, Primary and Urgent Care, it was removed from the GUF rate and is a stand-alone fee. The SHS fee will be reviewed independently from GUF while providing no additional cost to students. For additional information see Student Health and Wellness. This is a mandatory fee required of all Storrs students

Student Recreation Center Fee

This fee supports the Student Recreation Center including the operations and construction of the state-of-the-art facility, opened in Fall 2019 and is not a usage fee. This is a mandatory fee required of all Storrs matriculated students. This fee cannot be waived. For more information regarding the services and programs provided, please visit the Student Recreation Center website.

Transit Fee

All students are subject to a transit fee each semester. The fee supports the campus shuttle bus services at Storrs, including Husky Safe rides late night service, and accessible van service.  It also supports shuttle bus services at the regional campuses, and payments to the CT DOT to improve public transit to and near UConn campuses, which also includes participation in the statewide student U-Pass program. Please refer to the Transportation Services website for additional information on services.

Infrastructure Maintenance Fee

All students are subject to an infrastructure maintenance fee each semester. This fee supports the operating and maintenance costs related to UConn 2000 projects as well as preventative and deferred maintenance on University buildings.

Technology Fee

All students are subject to a technology fee each semester. This fee supports various IT projects directly benefitting students including, but not limited to, increased wireless capacity, UConn Virtual PC (vPC), technology and media-related library services, and access to certain University-wide software licensing agreements. This fee does not cover surcharges for online courses.

Activity Fee

All students are subject to an Activity fee each semester. This fee varies by campus. At all campuses, this fee supports student governmental activities. At Storrs, this fee also supports the student yearbook, student newspaper fee, Student Union (SUBOG) fee, WHUS fee, and UConn TV fee. Please refer to the Office of the Bursar website for a breakdown of fees paid by Storrs students, and students at the regional campuses.

Residence Hall Fee

The Residence Hall fee covers occupancy while classes are in session, excluding recess periods. Detailed information regarding room rates can be found on the Residential Life website.

University Meals (Board Fee)

All students living in non-apartment undergraduate residences are required to pay for one of the resident meal plans offered by Dining Services. Students residing in undergraduate housing equipped with kitchens are not required to have meal plans. The cost will be determined by which plan is chosen. Refer to the Dining Services website to see the current plans. Meal plans are in effect the Friday evening of move-in weekend (Convocation Dinner) for first year students. All returning students’ plans begin with lunch on Saturday of move-in weekend. Then, meals are available seven days per week while classes are in session through finals week. Students should consult the Dining Services website, UCuisine, or the individual dining centers for variations to this basic schedule.

Commuters can purchase blocks of meals or meal plan points. In addition, they are welcome on an a la carte basis using credit/debit card or ‘Husky Bucks’ at retail outlets in several locations throughout campus and the Student Union.

Other Fees

Audit Fee

Auditors pay standard undergraduate non-degree tuition and fees.

Senior Citizens Audit Fee

All persons 62 years of age or older who audit undergraduate courses on a space-available, not-for-credit basis, must pay a fee each semester. Instructor consent is required for all audits. Please refer to the Non-Degree Services website for more information.

Student Identification Card

Each new entering student is furnished with a personalized identification (I.D.) card, which is revalidated each semester upon full payment of the University fee bill. If the student’s card become lost or destroyed, a fee is charged for a replacement. Please refer to the One Card Office website for more information.

Student Parking Fees

Student parking fees are assessed to fifth semester resident students, commuting students, resident assistants, and graduate assistants registering a vehicle and obtaining permission to park in a designated University student parking area, and are paid directly to Parking Services. Please refer to the Parking Services website for more information.

UConn Health Insurance

UConn automatically enrolls students in the University health plan. However, if you have alternative coverage, you can waive the University plan. If you fail to complete the waiver, it is assumed that you accept coverage offered under the University-sponsored health insurance plan, and the charge for that coverage will remain on your fee bill. This waiver must be completed every year.

Husky Book Bundle Fee: Through a partnership with the UConn Bookstore, full-time undergraduate students will be able to rent all required course materials for a flat fee of $285. This is an opt-out program, and the charge will be automatically included on students’ semester tuition fee bill. The waiver to opt-out will open 30 days prior to the start of the semester and remain open through the 10th day of classes. For more information, please visit the Husky Book Bundle website.

Course Credit by Examination Fee

The fee for the examination is payable at the Office of the Bursar. Course Credit by Examination specifications may be found under Academic Regulations.

Online Course Fee

All students taking online courses during summer or intersession are charged an online course fee per credit. Non-degree students taking online courses during fall or spring semesters are charged a fee per credit. Please refer to the Office of the Bursar website for more information.

Visa Compliance Fee

This non-refundable fee is assessed to international students on F-1 and J-1 visas to fund services related to University visa sponsorship. Additional information can be found on the ISSS website.

Summer Session, Winter Intersession, and Education Abroad

Fees and Expenses

The University fee for each summer session is equal to the preceding academic year in-state tuition rate. In addition, there is a one-time, non-refundable summer enrollment fee for University of Connecticut degree students and non-matriculated students. Please refer to the Summer Session website for more information.

Winter Intersession Fees and Expenses

The University fee for each winter session is equal to the academic year’s in-state tuition rate. In addition, there is a one-time, non-refundable winter enrollment fee for University of Connecticut degree students and non-matriculated students. Please refer to the Winter Intersession website for a list of fees and expenses for Winter Intersession courses.

Education Abroad

Please refer to the Education Abroad website for more information about the costs of studying abroad.

Regulations

Payment of Fees

Collection of all fees is handled by the Office of the Bursar. The fall semester fee bill is payable prior to August 1st; the spring semester is payable prior to January 8th. Payment in full is required and no exceptions to this policy are granted for partial payment of fees, unless enrolled in the University payment plan. Failure to make payment on time will result in cancellation of the privileges accorded to a student, such as but not limited to, use of recreational facilities, access to transcripts, future registration, and other services. Students who register for additional courses after the payment due date have 10 days to make payment before considered late.

It is each student’s financial responsibility to make fee payments by the specified due dates. Failure to receive a fee bill does not relieve a student of fee payment responsibility. Students are required to agree to the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement prior to each semester’s registration. This agreement is a statement of the financial obligations and responsibilities each student assumes while attending UConn. Please refer to the Office of the Bursar website for more information on the agreement and on failure to pay.

If a check is returned by the bank for any reason, the student is charged a returned check fee. Please refer to the Office of the Bursar website for more information.

Late Payment Fee

The payment of the fee bill is due in full prior to August 1st for the fall semester and January 8th for the spring semester. A late payment fee is payable by all undergraduate students whose tuition and fees are not paid in full on the published due date. Late payment fees may be assessed twice a semester. Checks returned by the bank for any reason are considered late payment. Students may have services denied if all fees have not been paid by the due date. Please refer to the Office of the Bursar website for more information.

Cancellations and Withdrawal Tuition and Fee Adjustments

The following is general information regarding cancellations and withdrawal tuition and fee adjustments. If a student is a recipient of federal financial aid, it is critical that they also read the information under the “Return of Federal Financial Aid” section of the Office of Student Financial Aid Services website.

All undergraduate students who withdraw from the University for any reason must secure from the Dean of Students Office (DOS) acknowledgement of their withdrawal, and arrange with DOS the details of their leaving. No refunds are made unless this procedure is followed.

If a student is dismissed after a semester, payments (if any) for the next semester will be refunded with the exception of certain non-refundable deposits.

Where notice of cancellation is received through the first day of classes of a semester, full refund (less non-refundable fees) is made if fees have been paid in full.

Eligible fees

  • Tuition
  • Technology Fee
  • Activity Fee
  • Transit Fee
  • Residence Hall Fee (conditions apply)
  • General University Fee
  • Student Health and Wellness Fee
  • Student Rec Center Fee
  • Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
  • Meal Plan (Board Fee)

Ineligible Fees

  • Acceptance Fee (Enrollment Deposit)
  • Late Payment Fee(s)
  • Room Deposit/Reservation Fee (conditions apply)
  • Continuous Registration Fee
  • Payment Plan Enrollment Fee
  • Husky Book Bundle Fee (if after 10th day of the semester)

Withdrawal Tuition and Fee Adjustments Schedule

After the first day of classes, withdrawal adjustments are made only on eligible fees according to the following schedule:

Week of classes Percent refundable
Remainder of the 1st calendar week 90%
2nd week 60%
3rd and 4th week 50%
5th week through 8th week 25%

No fees are adjusted after the 8th week of classes.

(Calendar weeks run Monday through Sunday; whatever day of the week on which the semester begins, the following Sunday ends the first calendar week.)

Insurance

Mandatory Student Health Insurance

All full-time students must provide for their own accident and illness insurance to cover medical care not provided through the Department of Health Services. Students may opt to be covered for accidents and illnesses through a personal insurance policy, a parental or family insurance policy, or a policy sponsored by the university. Supplemental Student Health Insurance for accident and sickness is available from a private student medical insurance program. Students who fail to provide proof of health insurance by filing an on-line insurance waiver may be charged and automatically enrolled in the University sponsored plan. Insurance information and enrollment for the insurance program is available at the Department of Health Services. Please call (860) 486-0745 or refer to the Student Health Services website for further information.

Education Abroad Supplemental Health Insurance

Students choosing to study abroad through the University’s Office of Education Abroad may also be assessed an international health insurance premium that will cover them for the time period that they are abroad. This insurance is in addition to any other health insurance coverage that a student may have, including the university sponsored health insurance plan. Please call (860) 486-5022 for further information or visit the Education Abroad website.

Education Abroad and Additional Credits Registered

Students choosing to take additional credits in addition to the Education Abroad program will be charged additional tuition and the general University fee depending on their Education Abroad program during the fall and spring semesters. Please refer to the Education Abroad website for more information. During summer and winter sessions they will also be charged regular summer and winter fees for the additional credits. Please contact the Office of the Bursar by email if you have any questions.

(Non-immigrant) International Students

All (non-immigrant) international students will be required, at the time of registration, to show evidence of adequate insurance coverage for accidents, illness and medical evacuation and repatriation expenses. Students should consult the International Student Advisor regarding compliance with this requirement and assistance in enrolling in an approved insurance program.

Students Attending Under Public Laws

All public law recipients attending this University for the first time under the auspices of the Veterans Administration must have a Certificate of Eligibility or Supplemental Certificate of Eligibility which is to be presented at the Office of Student Financial Aid Services prior to registration.

In the case of a disabled veteran, the cost of books and supplies is reimbursed by the Veterans Administration for graduate and undergraduate students.