Withdrawing from DCU - Fees

Withdrawing from the University

The University accepts no obligation to refund any fee, or part thereof once a student registers on a course. Students remain liable for fees for the period of registration up to the date they officially withdraw.

Each year, for various reasons, some students do not complete their programme of study.  Sometimes students accept a place at University and then change their minds and decide to take a year out and work or travel. 

If you do decide to withdraw at the start of or during the year, you should first discuss with Student Support & Development, it is simply not enough to just talk to your course Supervisor. 

There are structures in place to support students who may be withdrawing due to personal difficulties and may not see any other option.  There may, however, be many options open to you. 

For further information regarding withdrawing the university please see here.

It should be noted that it is not simply enough to speak to your Chairperson and tell them you will not be returning to your Programme. If you wish to withdraw you must inform your programme chair, complete the following (R-27) form, return your student ID card and contact the fees office to ensure there is no outstanding fee liability.

Failure to formally withdraw will incur a fee liability for the student. Once a student withdraws they will not have access to student apps/email.

Deadlines for Withdrawals and the fee liability associated with those deadlines are outlined below:

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ENTITLED TO FREE FEES:

1.  Students who withdraw before 31st October will have no fee liability.  A refund will be made to those who paid fees at time of registration and withdraw up to 31st October. [1]

2. Students who withdraw up to 31st January inclusive are liable to pay 50% of the Student Contribution Fee in addition 50% HEA tuition fee will be claimed. [2]

3. Students who withdraw on or after 1st February are liable to pay 100% Student Contribution Fee in addition 100% HEA tuition fee will be claimed. [3]

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (EU /NON EU FEES) / POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS:

Students who officially withdraw before the 31st of October will have no fee liability. A refund will be made to those who paid fees at the time of registration and withdraw up to the 31st of October. [1]

Students who officially withdraw up to 31st January inclusive are liable for payment of 60% of the total course fee. [2]

Students who officially withdraw on or after 1st February are liable for payment of the full tuition fee. [3]

NOTE:  Students who are refused a SUSI grant/Third Party Funding  are fully liable to pay these fees.

Student accounts with outstanding fees at the end of the academic session will be referred to a third party collection agency.

[1] The corresponding date for Semester 2 start students is the 31st of January.

[2] The corresponding date for Semester 2 start students is the 31st of May.

[3] The corresponding date for Semester 2 start students is the 1st of June.