Other fees
Special Instruction Fees
These special instructional fees are charged in addition to the appropriate tuition and are non-refundable unless the student withdraws prior to the first day of class (except for private music lessons).
| Student Activity Fee (per year students joining us in January will be charge $100) |
$200 |
| Private music lessons (12 half-hour sessions/per credit hour) |
$250 |
| Music practice room rental, if not registered for private music lessons (per semester) |
$ 25 |
| Student teaching (400-level) supervisory fee |
$300 |
| Student teaching (500-level) supervisory fee |
$300 |
| Independent study fee (per credit hour) |
$ 35 |
| Tutorial fee (per credit hour) |
$ 70 |
Note: Fees for independent study, tutorials, private music lessons and student teaching supervision are charged where applicable in addition to the appropriate tuition.
Miscellaneous Fees
These non-refundable miscellaneous fees are applicable to all students in the appropriate categories:
| New international student undergraduate application fee |
$ 50 |
| Junior Year Abroad, U.N. Semester and Washington Semester application fee |
$ 25 |
| Late registration fee (after standard period) |
$100 |
| Transfer credit acceptance fee (per course) |
$ 20 |
| CEEB Placement Exams fees |
Publisher’s cost |
Rockford University credit by exam (per exam or course)
Undergraduates |
$ 50 |
| Graduates |
$150 |
| Graduation application fee (cap & gown not included) |
| Undergraduates |
$ 50 |
| Graduates |
$115 |
| Credential processing (per set) |
$ 3 |
| Copy of official transcript |
$ 5 |
| Replacing student identification card |
$ 30 |
| Diploma replacement |
$ 35 |
| Returned check fee |
$ 25 |
Audit Fees
Permission to audit a course will not be granted if auditors would displace students who are taking the course for credit. The following fee schedule applies:
| Full-time students |
No additional cost |
| Part-time students |
$50 per credit hour |
| Community audit |
$50 per credit hour |
| Alumni and senior citizens (55 and up) |
$50 per course |
Note: Students must pay all applicable registration and course (studio, laboratory, etc.) fees.
Late Registration
Students are expected to register at the times and places announced by the registrar. Registration is not considered complete until students’ accounts show all charges have been paid or arrangements for payment have been made.
Students who have not paid or not made satisfactory arrangements for payment may be dropped from classes by the SAS office and the student will remain responsible for any amount outstanding. Students may appeal any outstanding balance to the Assistant Vice President for Student Administrative Services (SAS). Students who register after the scheduled registration period may be required to pay a $100 fee for the registration process.