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).

Private music lessons (12 half-hour sessions/per credit hour) $300
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
Recreational field experience supervisory fee $100
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:

Junior Year Abroad, U.N. Semester & 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
RU credit by exam (per exam or course) - Undergraduates $ 50
RU credit by exam (per exam or course) - 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
Within a year of graduation $ 20
More than one year after graduation $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.