Registration Process

Registration for courses, and any changes to registration (adds/drops/withdraws), are the responsibility of, and must be initiated by, the student. New students will be registered for classes after completing online orientation. Listed below are the various periods of registration available to Woodbury students.

1. Early Registration: Students must meet with their academic advisors prior to General Registration in order to register for courses.
2. General Registration: Schedule will vary by semester. Registration for the next semester in a given year will begin approximately eight weeks before the start of the semester and ends the day before classes begin. Registration for spring and summer semesters typically begins in November. Registration for fall opens in March. Students register and pay tuition and all other charges for the semester during these periods.
3. Late Registration (see Academic Calendar): Late registration begins with the start of the semester and ends on the last day of the add/drop period. A fee of $75 is assessed during the late registration period.

    

   Registration is complete when all financial obligations are satisfied.

    

   Notes for continuing students:

   • Continuing students may register for upcoming seven-week modules in any traditional term (fall, spring, or summer sessions) up to the Friday prior to the start of the term.
   • Students with outstanding account balances in excess of $1,000 will not be eligible to register until their balance is settled in full.

Billing

Student charges are comprised of tuition and fees. Tuition is calculated based on the number of units in which a student is enrolled (see chart for dollar amounts). Tuition and fees—less any financial aid administered by the University—are payable upon assessment of charges following registration, due no later than the first day of classes. The Business Office generally assesses charges as follows:

Semester....................................... Charge Assessment

Fall............................ Weekly from the first week of July

Spring.......... Weekly from the first week of November

Summer.................................... Weekly from mid-March

 

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid programs through the University’s Financial Aid department as early as possible. Students are strongly encouraged to complete any financial aid applications and settle their tuition and fees as soon as possible after registration charges are assessed. Students

with account balances outstanding on the first day of classes may be subject to administrative withdrawal for failure to pay tuition and fees.

Payment Options

All financial arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Students may view their current outstanding balances at any time through Self Service. Accordingly, the Business Office does not print or mail out paper statements, but emails notifications upon assessment of charges and periodically throughout the academic year. Students are required to use their Woodbury University email account for all official communication with the University, including financial account notices. Students can view and pay their bills at Self Service. Students are responsible for keeping their addresses current with the University Business Office. Woodbury accepts payments by credit and debit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover Card), check, wire transfer, and ACH. Credit card payments can be made online through Self Service.

 

The University offers the following payment options for students to pay their tuition, fees, and charges for room and board.

 

1. Advance Payment

   The balance of the student’s account—less any financial aid administered by the University—is payable in full upon assessment of charges, and due no later than the first day of classes. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid programs through the University’s Financial Aid department as early as possible. Financial aid not administered by the University will not be applied toward the student’s account, and thus will be part of the student’s outstanding balance. Tardy or incomplete financial aid applications as of the first day of classes, leading to late awards of financial aid, will not be applied toward the student’s account, and thus will be part of the student’s outstanding balance. Students with account balances outstanding on the first day of classes may be subject to administrative withdrawal for failure to pay tuition and fees.

    

2. Semester Deferred Payment Plan

   Students are permitted to pay charges for tuition, fees, and room and board—less any financial aid administered by the University—in installments as described below. A payment contract must be completed and signed by the student in the Business Office no later than the first day of classes. A $100 non-refundable fee will be charged for this service.

   Intensive Degree Program students (five- and seven- week programs) are not eligible for the Semester Deferred Payment Plan.

    

   Fall Semester	If signed before	If signed after
   2022	8/5/2022	8/5/2022
   August 5, 2022	25%	N/A
   September 2, 2022	25%	50%
   September 30, 2022	25%	25%
   October 28, 2022	25%	25%
   Spring Semester	If signed before	If signed after
   2023	12/16/2022	12/16/2022
   December 16, 2022	25%	N/A
   January 20, 2023	25%	50%
   February 17, 2023	25%	25%
   March 17, 2023	25%	25%
   Summer Semester	If signed before	If signed after
   2023	4/28/2023	4/28/2023
   April 28, 2023	34%	N/A
   May 26, 2023	33%	67%
   June 23, 2023	33%	33%

    

   Failure to pay the amount due on the designated payment date will be considered a default on the Semester Deferred Payment Plan and a late fee of $50 will be charged to the student’s account. Students who have defaulted (i.e., missed payments) may not be eligible for future Semester Deferred Payment Plans.

    

3. Employer Payment Plan

   Students are required to pay 25% of tuition charges plus all fees and room and board—less any financial aid administered by the University—upon assessment of charges, but no later than the first day of classes. The remaining student balance is due in full by the fourth week after the end of the respective semester, generally to allow for proof of grades/completion to employers. To qualify for this plan, the Business Office must receive a letter from the student’s employer (on the company’s letterhead) specifying the conditions under which the employer will pay for the student’s tuition charges. In the event the employer’s commitment is not honored, the student will be held responsible for any unpaid balances.

    

4. Tuition Guarantee/Sponsor

Students with tuition or other financial guarantees must present or have delivered directly to the Business Office letters from their guarantor(s) (on the guarantor’s letterhead) specifying the conditions under which the guarantor(s) will pay for the student’s tuition charges. In the event tuition guarantees are not fully honored, the student will be held responsible for any unpaid balances.

Refund Policy

Students wishing to withdraw from or drop classes must give official notice to the University. Refunds are not made if the student fails to give formal notice of their withdrawal and/or drop from classes. In order to give formal notice, students must submit an add/drop form to the Registrar’s Office.

 

Withdrawing from Courses

When a student withdraws from a course and still has a total of 12 units or more, there will be no refund issued. If the student’s total units drop below 12 units, then, depending on when this happens within the term, the student may be considered a part-time student and be eligible for a refund according to the Refund Schedule tables below.

 

In the event a student who is packaged as a full-time student drops below full-time status, that students’ financial aid will be pro-rated based on either 1/2, 3/4 time or less than 1/2 status. In the event the reduction in units leads to a credit, in accordance with institutional policy, that refund will be processed at the end of add/drop and after the Financial Aid department has disbursed the aid to the students’ account.

 

Withdrawing from the University

Woodbury complies with the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 for students who completely withdraw from the University. Accordingly, a prorated refund, if applicable, will be calculated based on the federal refund schedule. Non-institutional and non- refundable fees may be excluded from the prorated refund calculation depending upon whether they are required to be considered under a repayment calculation from the student.

 

Students withdrawing from the University should follow the procedures for official withdrawal as indicated in the student handbook. As part of this procedure, it is the student’s responsibility to indicate the last date of attendance. In the event the student does not comply with the official withdrawal procedure, the last date of attendance will be either the date of withdrawal recorded by the registrar or the date recorded by the Housing Office, whichever is later. Unused cash cards for food must be turned in to be included in the prorated refund calculation.

 

Refund Schedules

Withdrawing from or dropping all classes will result in the following financial consequences based on the schedules below. Whether any refund will result from tuition credit received as stated above will depend upon payments that have been made to the student’s account, less any prorated refunds to Federal Student Aid programs used to pay tuition for students receiving aid.

 

 

Undergraduate Tuition Refund Schedule

(Fall and Spring Semesters)

Time period	Time period Percentage of refund
Before classes begin	100% refund (less the commitment deposit)
Within first two weeks (during add/drop period)	100% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week three	50% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week four	25% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Week five and after	NO REFUND

 

 

Undergraduate Tuition Refund Schedule

(Traditional Summer Session)

Time period	Time period Percentage of refund
Within first week (during add/drop period)	100% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week two	50% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week three	25% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week four and after	NO REFUND

 

Intensive Degree Program Tuition Refund Schedule

(7-week courses)

Time period	Time period Percentage of refund
Within first week (during add/drop period)	100% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week two	25% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within week three and after	NO REFUND

 

Intensive Degree Program Tuition Refund Schedule

(6-week, super summer session courses)

Time period	Time period Percentage of refund
Before Classes Begin	100% refund (less the commitment deposit and the $100 administrative withdrawal fee)
Within the first week	NO REFUND
After the first week	NO REFUND

 

 

Non-Withdrawal Adjustments: Housing and Meals

Each University Housing License Agreement is for an entire academic year. Termination of the University Housing License Agreement will be limited to extreme situations and only with the written approval of the director of Residential and Life or a designee. In cases of termination, a $500 cancellation fee will be charged in addition to the prorated cost as outlined in the Housing License Agreement.

Students who terminate their meal plan agreements after the end of the second week of the semester will be responsible for the total meal plan charges due. Please refer to housing contracts for the complete policy and procedures for canceling housing and meal plans.

Tuition, Fees & Charges (2022–2023)

UNDERGRADUATE TUITION

 

Tuition per semester

12–18 units.......................... $21,696.00 per semester

Part-time (less than 12 units)....... $1,413.00 per unit

Overload (more than 18 units)..... $1,413.00 per unit

Summer Super Session......................... $337 per unit

 

GRADUATE TUITION

Master of Architecture (MArch)....... $1,413.00 per unit

MS Architecture................................. $1,413.00 per unit

Master of Interior Design (MID)...... $1,413.00 per unit

Master of Business

Administration (MBA).................. $1,413.00 per unit

 

DEPOSITS

Deposits are non-refundable, but can be applied toward tuition and fees.

 

Commitment Deposit.......................................... $500.00

Incoming students are required to submit a financial deposit to the institution once they decide to accept an offer of admission. This deposit is a non-refundable tuition prepayment that guarantees the student’s place in the incoming class.

 

Housing Prepayment........................................... $250.00

An application for admission to the University must

be submitted before a housing prepayment will be accepted. This non-refundable prepayment secures an assigned space and will be allocated toward the housing fee for the semester.

UNIVERSITY FEES

 

Application Fee...................................................... $85.00

This fee is used strictly to cover the costs of the application, assessment, and admissions systems and process.

 

ASWU Undergraduate Students Fee......... $125.00 per semester

This fee is managed by the Associated Students of Woodbury University (ASWU), the governing body of students and student organizations at Woodbury. This fee supports ASWU student organizations’ social and cultural activities as well as programs and services related to campus life and the campus community.

 

Campus Life Fee.......................... $200.00 per semester

This fee helps cover a portion of the costs of maintaining campus grounds and buildings as well as various projects designed to improve the Woodbury student experience.

 

Co-Op Fee for IPAL Students..... $200.00 per semester (fall and spring only)

       IPAL students must enroll in the co-op program during their co-op year, that is the year they are working full-time in an architectural office to fulfill their Architectural Experience Program (AXP) hours. The co-op fee is charged during the fall and spring semesters to maintain students’ enrollment at the University during their co-op year. Students will be able to participate in student activities, use library resources and computer labs, but will not have access to the Making Complex during the co-op year.

 

Course Audit Fee................................................... $62.00

This fee covers the cost of the additional processing involved in creating an audit registration.

 

 Creative Technology Fee  $200.00 per semester

To help cover the cost of software and equipment required of certain majors, the Creative Technology fee only applies to students in the Animation, Filmmaking, and Game Art & Design programs.

 

Deferred Payment Contract Processing Fee....... $100.00 per semester

 If a student is granted a Deferred Payment Contract, the Business Office will charge $100 per semester for   contract administration and processing. No exceptions.

 

Early Arrival Fee....................................................... $572.00

This non-refundable fee covers the daily general operational costs of living in the residence halls prior to the official move-in date. It includes: meals, water, electricity, maintenance, etc. Students are allowed to move in early only when approved through the official housing process. Early arrival fees will be added to student billing, including “no shows.”

 

Housing Application Fee...................................... $50.00

This fee covers the cost of application processing.

 

Graduate Architecture Student Fee................... $100.00

.... The graduate chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students organization (AIAS) manages this mandatory fee. The fee supports graduate student activities associated with AIAS.

 

Graduation Application Fee............................... $200.00

This fee covers the cost of diplomas, degree audits, and other activities relating to graduation.

 

Identification Card Replacement Fee..................... $10.00

If the Woodbury University identification card is lost or damaged to the point of illegibility or inoperability, the library will charge a $10 fee for each replacement card.

 

Late Payment Fee...................... $50.00 per occurrence

If any payment due to the University is received past communicated deadlines, the Business Office will assess a late payment fee. No exceptions.

 

Late Registration Fee................ $75.00 per occurrence

Late registration begins with the start of the semester and ends on the last day to add/drop period for that semester. A late registration fee of $75 is assessed during this period.

 

MBA Association Fee................. $100.00 per semester

The MBA Association, the governing body of the student MBA association, manages this mandatory fee. The fee supports graduate student activities in the MBA program.

 

Parking

Burbank/Los Angeles Campus.... $155.00 per semester

San Diego Campus........................................ $125.00

Parking permits are required on the Burbank/Los Angeles campus for fall and for spring/summer semesters.

 

Returned Check Fee................ $100.00 per occurrence

Every time a payment is made to the University via check that is returned by the bank due to any circumstance, including insufficient funds, the Business Office will charge $100 to the student’s account. No exceptions.

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) Fee:

Undergraduate Students.................................... $232.00

Graduate................................................................ $118.00

These fees cover the cost of orientation programming during which faculty members and students are brought together for an initial discussion of program requirements and tools for success.

 

Technology Fees:

Traditional Undergraduate Students.......... $422.00 per semester

MBA Students.......................................... $31.00 per unit

The Technology Fee helps defray the rapidly rising cost of technology services that are provided to and used by Woodbury University students, such as wired and Wi-Fi internet access, classroom technology, email, and other Woodbury-sponsored software (Office 365, etc.), as well as widely distributed computer availability, including lab facilities and IT helpdesk support. The fee helps the University make important investments to maintain and improve the core infrastructure our technology relies on, and to stay abreast of rapidly changing technological advances.

 

Transcript Fees

Online request, electronic

copy.......................................... $5.00 per official copy

Online request, paper

copy....................................... $10.00 per official copy

In-person request, paper copy....... $15.00 per copy

Rush/expedited

request............................ $10.00 additional per copy

Next-day request.......... $25.00 additional per copy

International request ..$100.00 additional per copy For ordering options, visit this website: getmytranscript.org

Withdrawal Fee.................................................... $100.00

This fee is charged when a student decides to withdraw from their courses after the add/drop period has ended.

 

OTHER CHARGES (INSURANCE, ROOM & BOARD)

 

Health Insurance

Fall semester only.......................................... $955.00*

Spring and summer semesters................ $1,417.00*

Summer semester only................................. $598.00*

Woodbury University requires that all undergraduate and international students have health insurance.

Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan charges are billed to the student’s account and must be paid on a per-semester basis. Your payment for the fall semester provides coverage from the first day of classes to the start of the spring semester. Your payment for the spring semester provides coverage from the first day of classes to the start of the summer semester. Your payment for the summer semester provides coverage from the first day of classes and ends with the start of the fall semester. Payments for the Student Health Insurance Plan are mandatory for all students for each semester of attendance unless proof of comparable coverage is completed, submitted, and approved via the online waiver application portal each semester within the specified time frame as determined by the University.

 

In the event of illness or injury, the University is authorized to contract emergency care on behalf and at the expense of the student. Students may not participate in off-campus activities if they have not purchased insurance or filed proof of comparable insurance. Students wishing to opt- out of the Student Health Insurance Plan must submit a completed waiver form and show proof of comparable coverage each fall and spring semester via the online waiver application within the specified time frame. For detailed information on the Woodbury University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan, refer to the portal site: https://clients.garnett-powers.com/univ/ woodbury/. Please contact the First Aid Station if you have questions about insurance.

 

* Preliminary rate

 

Residential Housing

North Hall

Triple per semester...................................... $4,145.00

Triple per year............................................... $8,290.00

Double per semester................................... $4,552.00

Double per year............................................ $9,106.00

Single per semester..................................... $6,189.00

Single per year............................................ $12,378.00

 

South Hall

Quad per semester...................................... $4,415.00

Quad per year............................................... $8,290.00

Single per semester..................................... $6,189.00

Single per year............................................ $12,378.00

 

Meal Plans*

Plan A: 14 meals per week +

$150 flex dollars.................. $2,703.00 per semester

Plan B: 12 meals per week +

$200 flex dollars.................. $2,703.00 per semester

Plan C: 10 meals per week +

$150 flex dollars.................. $2,516.00 per semester

Plan D: 8 meals per week +

$200 flex dollars.................. $2,516.00 per semester

Plan E**: 5 meals per week +

$75 flex dollars.................... $1,102.00 per semester

* Meal plans are mandatory for residential students.

** Plan E is available to commuter students only.

 

COURSE FEES

Certain courses require additional supplies. The fees listed below will be used to purchase necessary materials for the teaching and management of these classes.

ANIM 262 3D Animation I..................................... $50.00

ANIM 263 Introduction to Stop Motion............... $40.00

ANIM 366 Puppet Building for Stop Motion...... $50.00

ANIM 486 Animation Thesis 3.............................. $75.00

ARCH 101 Studio One........................................... $30.00

ARCH 102 Studio Two........................................... $30.00

ARCH 201 Studio Three........................................ $30.00

ARCH 202 Studio Four.......................................... $30.00

ARCH 301 Studio Five........................................... $30.00

ARCH 302 Studio Six............................................. $30.00

   ARCH 401 Studio Seven...................................... $30.00

ARCH 402 Studio Eight.......................................... $30.00

ARCH 430 Studio Nine.......................................... $30.00

ARCH 431 Studio Ten............................................ $30.00

ARCH 4930 Fourth Year Open Studio................. $30.00

ARCH 4931 Fourth Year Open Studio................. $30.00

ARCH 4932 Fourth Year Open Studio................. $30.00

ARCH 544 Building 1.............................................. $30.00

ARCH 545 Building 2.............................................. $30.00

ARCH 546 Building 3.............................................. $30.00

ARCH 547 Building 4.............................................. $30.00

ARCH 562 Visualization 1...................................... $30.00

ARCH 563 Visualization 2...................................... $30.00

ARCH 564 Visualization 3...................................... $30.00

ARCH 565 Visualization 4...................................... $30.00

ARCH 575 Fieldwork.............................................. $30.00

ARCH 5750–5759 Fieldwork................................. $30.00

ARCH 583 Graduate Studio 1............................... $30.00

ARCH 584 Graduate Studio 2............................... $30.00

ARCH 585 Thesis Project Research.................... $30.00

ARCH 587 Graduate Studio 3............................... $30.00

ARCH 589 Graduate Studio 4............................... $30.00

ARCH 590 Thesis Project Development Studio... $30.00

ARCH 691 Graduate Studio 5............................... $30.00

ARCH 692 Graduate Thesis Studio..................... $30.00

ARIA 114 Design Communication 1.................... $30.00

ARIA 115 Design Communication 2.................... $30.00

ARIA 211 Design Communication 3.................... $30.00

BIOL 230 Biology.................................................... $50.00

BIOL 231 Human Biology...................................... $50.00

BIOL 232 Botany..................................................... $50.00

CSMA 112 Interactive Prototyping...................... $45.00

CSMA 213 Artificial Intelligence.......................... $45.00

FDES 100 Sewing Machine Technology............. $25.00

FDES 130 Materials................................................ $55.00

FDES 125 Technical Studio 1................................ $40.00

FDES 126 Technical Studio 2................................ $40.00

FDES 226 Advanced Technical Studio................ $50.00

FDES 232 Swimwear and Activewear................. $75.00

FDES 330 Textile Art.............................................. $55.00

FDES 280 Experimental Draping......................... $45.00

FDES 331 Advanced Draping and Tailoring...... $55.00

FDES 332 Junior Collections................................ $45.00

FDES 336 Leather Goods..................................... $40.00

FDES 401 Shoe Design.......................................... $40.00

FDES 431 Senior Collection 1.............................. $55.00

FDES 432 Senior Collection 2.............................. $45.00

FDES 455 Costuming for

Motion Picture/Television................................ $45.00

FMRK 375 Field Experience................................. $25.00

FILM 110 Film Production 1.................................. $75.00

FILM 115 Cinematography.................................... $75.00

FILM 140 Sound..................................................... $50.00

FILM 210 Film Production 2.................................. $75.00