The Department of Earth and Space Sciences attempts to provide immersive learning experiences in and out of the classroom that provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice skills in the context of content and concept learning, as well as to apply that learning to real world situations. In pursuit of those goals, the Department of Earth and Space Sciences defrays these expenses, and charges course fees where appropriate, for the costs listed in the following table.

Course Fee Refunds

If a student drops the course by the 14th calendar day of the quarter, the course fee is automatically canceled from the student’s account by the University. If the course is dropped after the 14th calendar day, the course fee is presumed to be owed and remains on the student’s account. To request a refund of a course fee after the 14th calendar day of the quarter, students must submit a written request to Earth and Space Sciences Student Services (). After the 14th calendar day of the quarter, the Department of Earth and Space Sciences generally will not refund course fees because purchases for the class will have already been made. However, special consideration may be given for extenuating circumstances, such as in the case of a Former Quarter Drop, but only if the student has not extensively participated in the field or laboratory work. Course fees refunded after the 14th calendar day of the quarter may be prorated based on the number of weeks remaining in the quarter.

Update History

July 2026; 2017