2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Fees

Tuition and fees are established in June by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with legislative action which determines the annual appropriation to the institution. The tuition and fees may be subject to change without notice.

Payment Policy

Tuition and comprehensive fees (i.e., maintenance and mandatory fees) as well as room, board, and all other University fees are due by the published due date each semester. The Bursar’s Office publishes the due date each semester online. Students are also notified of the due date by billing notice, which is sent to the students’ UT Southern email. The student is responsible for completing any and all requirements for financial assistance. The student is responsible for any changes to the account as a result of adding/dropping classes. Prior term balances must be paid before the student may register for or attend a following term.

An account can be satisfied by either (1) payment in full or (2) enrollment in an official payment plan with first installment completed.
Accounts not satisfied by the published due date each semester may have their schedule cancelled.
Accounts with unpaid tuition, fees, fines, or room and board charges on the last day of the payment period (last business day in October for Fall term or last business day in March for Spring term) may be assessed a $150.00 delinquent account fee. This includes accounts on a payment plan.


Payment Plan Policy

Payment plans are set up upon request by the student. A new request must be submitted each semester with the Bursar’s Office. Only current term charges may be deferred on a payment plan. Payment plans are set up using the current information available at the time of creation. Installment amounts may change over time to account for any new charges, payments, or financial aid adjustments.
To request a payment plan the student must contact the Bursar’s Office to enroll and complete their first installment payment. This must be completed by the published due date each semester to avoid cancellation of classes.

Fall and Spring Payment Plan Terms: $45.00 payment plan setup fee is charged to the student’s account. The new total including the payment plan fee is divided into THREE (3) equal installments.

Summer Payment Plan Terms: $45.00 payment plan setup fee is charged to the student’s account. The new total including the payment plan fee is divided into TWO (2) equal installments.

Students on a payment plan can choose to pay their account in full at any time with no penalty (note: the payment plan fee is non-refundable).
Payment plan details are subject to change. Details on current policy are housed in the Bursar’s Office. The student must read and accept the payment plan terms in order to complete sign up.


Non-Payment Cancellation Policy

Accounts must be satisfied by the published due date each semester or the schedule may be cancelled.  Failure to complete payment for a prior term will result in future term courses being dropped.

Students with cancelled schedules may re-register after schedules are cancelled, but previous course selection is not guaranteed. Students who owe a balance for a previous semester CAN NOT re-register until their previous balance owed is paid in full.

Bursar Holds

Any account with a balance due (including accounts on a payment plan) will have a registration and transcript hold(*) placed on their account, which prevents the student from registration for future classes, official transcripts, and/or receiving their diploma until all debts owed are paid in full. Please contact the Bursar's Office for further guidance on transcript holds.

*Transcripts holds are released if the balance falls below $100.00 (per Senate Bill 2174, Public Chapter 739).


Returned Checks

Bad check charges are non-refundable and apply on all returned checks: $30.00.
The charge applies to all checks returned to the University by the appropriate bank for insufficient funds, stop payments, or other legitimate reasons. The writer of the check will be notified immediately at the address that appears on the check. Failure to respond within 15 days of the notice will result in withdrawal from school. If withdrawal occurs, the appropriate refund percentage will be used to determine the balance due on fees for that term.

Returned checks must be paid for with cash or a money order. Students with more than one returned check per school year will be required to pay fees and university accounts with cash or a money order for the balance of that school year. Students with more than two returned checks in consecutive school years will be required to pay fees and university accounts with cash or a money order for the balance of their enrollment.


Academic Charges and Fees 2024-2025

Undergraduate Level
Undergraduate rates for Summer sessions differ from rates for Fall and Spring semesters.

Part-Time (1-11 credit hours)  Fall 2024  Spring 2025
   Per hour rate for Tuition (Maintenance Fee) $402 $402
   Per hour rate for Comprehensive Fee (Mandatory Fees) $53.50 $53.50
Full-Time (12-18 credit hours) Fall 2024 Spring 2025
   Flat rate for Tuition (Maintenance Fee) $4,820 $4,820
   Flat rate for Comprehensive fee (Mandatory Fees)
$642 $642
*Overload tuition premium applies on all credits over 18 hours (see below).

Summer Sessions

All Summer Session courses are billed on a per hour basis.

Summer S1 Summer S2
   Undergraduate courses per hour rate for tuition (Maintenance Fee) $430 $430
   Nursing courses level 300 and above per hour rate for tuition (Maintenance Fee) $490 $490

Course Fees/Activity Fees/Other Program Fees

See course description to know if fees apply. Fees apply to all terms.

 

Internship/Practicum Fee 

BIO 498, BUS 498, CJ 485, DRA 234, ENG 498, HPPE 498, MIS 498, PSY 415, SPM 498 
$210 flat fee

Music Applied Lesson Fee charged on all classes with an applied music lesson

MUA 177, MUA 178, MUA 277, MUA 278, MUA 377, MUA 378, MUA 477, MUA 478

$150 per credit hour

Equipment & Certification Fee

HPPE 211

$45 flat fee

Activity/Equipment Fee 

HPPE 101, HPPE 102, HPPE 103, HPPE 104, HPPE 105, HPPE 106, HPPE 107, HPPE 108, HPPE 110, HPPE 111, HPPE 112, HPPE 120, HPPE 122, HPPE 123, HPPE 125, HPPE 131, HPPE 133, HPPE 141, HPPE 150, HPPE 201, HPPE 202, HPPE 204, HPPE 325

$10 flat fee

Background Check Fee 

HPPE 399 (Certain topics only)

$60 flat fee

Education Course Fees 

Charged per course to certain Education courses (fee amount depends on course)

Field Experience Fee 

EDU 313, EDU 314, EDU 315, EDU 321, EDU 331, EDU 341, EDU 342, EDU 343, EDU 344, EDU 345, EDU 410, EDU 412, SPED 315, SPED 401, SPED 402, SPED 403

$50 flat fee

Field Experience Fee 

EDU 101, EDU 101H, EDU 302

$125 flat fee

Field Experience Fee 

EDU 422

$200 flat fee

Field Experience Fee  

EDU 425

$250 flat fee

Student Teaching Fee   

EDU 452, EDU 456, EDU 458, SPED 460

$900 flat fee
*Students attending as part of the Grow Your Own Program may have reduced/waived fees for the following courses:
 

Field Experience Fee Waived 

EDU 313, EDU 314, EDU 315, EDU 321, EDU 331, EDU 341, EDU 342, EDU 343, EDU 344, EDU 345, EDU 410, EDU 412, EDU 422, EDU 425, SPED 315, SPED 401, SPED 402, SPED 403

$0 waived for GYO students

Student Teaching Fee Reduced 

EDU 452, EDU 456, EDU 458, SPED 460

$300 flat fee for GYO students

Sport Management Internship Fee 

Charged per course for SPM 498

$210 per course

Nursing Program Fee 

Charged per semester to all students accepted into the Nursing Program (NUR 300 level and above)

$750 per semester

Dual Enrollment Tuition 

See Dual Enrollment Handbook for more information

$194.25 per credit hour
*Programs/Services funded by Comprehensive Fee (Mandatory Fee): Special Activity Programming, Student Welcome Week, Student Government, Student Aquatic Center/Recreation Fee, Student Rec Center Equip, Campus Recreation-Intramurals, Student Activities, Student Health Center, Student Counseling Service, Student Life Services, Technology

International Fees 

Required for all international students

International Student Fee 

Charged each semester

$150 per semester

International Student Insurance Fee- Estimate Based on Prior Year 

Charged each semester

Amount is determined by the insurance company and is subject to change without notice

$1,250/Fall
$1,690/Spring
 

International Student Application Fee 

 $30  
 Other Fees

 Directed Study Fee 

Additional fee charged per credit hour for directed study courses

$200 per credit hour

Audit Fee 

Charged per credit hour as tuition for auditing courses

$75 per credit hour

Overload Tuition Premium 

Additional fee charged per credit hour over 18 (added to total tuition)

$430 per credit hour

Late Registration Fee 

Charged if registering late (see Academic Policies and Procedures section)

$150 flat fee

Delinquent Account Fee 

Charged to all accounts not satisfied by the end of the payment period each semester. See Payment Policy.

$150 flat fee

Drop/Add Fee 

Charged at the time of each schedule change after the drop/add deadline

$25 flat fee

Experiential Credit Fee/Challenge Exam Fee 

Charged in lieu of tuition (if applicable) for certain MIS courses if the student passes the Computer Literacy Challenge Test/Bypass Exam

$100 per credit hour

Graduation Fee/Diploma Fee 

Charged in semester of graduation to all graduates.

Cap and gown is not included in this fee.

$50
flat fee

Late Graduation Fee 

Charged if Intent to graduate form is submitted after deadline. Cap and gown is not included in this fee.

$150
flat fee

Returned Check Fee 

Charged for all returned checks

$30  flat fee

Additional Degree 

Charged for obtaining simultaneous degrees

$50 per instance
Replacement Diploma  $50 per instance
Transcript Fee $7 per instance
Replacement ID Card $25 per instance
Replacement Parking Pass/Car Registration $25 per instance
Replacement Key $25 per instance

Housing Application Fee 

Charged when submitting application for residency

One-time, non-refundable fee

 $155 one-time only
Payment Plan Fee $45 flat fee

Residential Charges 

Additional charges are assessed for staying over breaks and between sessions/terms

A housing application fee of $155 is due at the time of application for housing. Fee is non-refundable.

Criswell Hall/ Upperman Hall Fall 2024 Spring 2025
     Double Occupancy Dorm $1,900 $1,900
     Private Dorm (Single Occupancy) $2,750 $2,750

Meal Plans

All residential students are required to select one meal plan, to be billed per semester.

Fall 2024  Spring 2025
19 meals per week, plus $50 Flex Dollars
$2,250 $2,250
15 meals per week, plus $100 Flex Dollars
$2,250
$2,250
10 meals per week, plus $150 Flex Dollars
$2,250
$2,250
Student Apartments/ Oakwood Apartments Fall 2024 Spring 2025
     Student Apartments $3,500 $3,500
     Oakwood Apartments $3,500 $3,500
Student Apartments/ Oakwood Apartments
   
Summer Session Room and Board Rates Summer S1 Summer S2
     Summer 2025 Housing Rate $600 $600
     Summer 2025 Discounted Housing Rate (Enrolled in 9+ credit hours) $300 $300
     Summer 2025 Housing, per transition period (between academic semesters) $100  
Full housing policies can be found in the Housing Handbook