Withdrawal Policy | Current Students

Spring 2027 programs (or earlier) can view their withdrawal policy here. 

 

If you withdraw from a study abroad program after committing to participate or if admission is rescinded, you may be responsible for non-refundable University of Miami charges, program fees, and other non-recoverable costs. You are also responsible for any fees or expenses owed to your host institution or program provider.  

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  • Voluntary Withdrawal

    To withdraw, students must complete the official Withdrawal Form. Submitting a withdrawal in the Study Abroad portal does not replace this official form. Not attending classes, leaving your study abroad program, or returning home does not constitute a formal withdrawal.  

    The form must be submitted by the student and include:  

    • Full name of the study abroad program 
    • Reason for withdrawal 

    The date the form is submitted will be recorded as the official withdrawal date. The Office of Study Abroad will follow up within 5-7 business days if there are any questions or to provide information about any applicable fees.  

    Review your program’s withdrawal costs before submitting the form.  

  • Involuntary Withdrawal

    Students who are involuntarily withdrawn will be notified by email to their UM email address. The date the email is sent will be recorded as the official withdrawal date.  

    A host institution may also rescind a student’s admission. In these cases, the student will be notified by the host institution or the Office of Study Abroad.  

  • Removal from Housing

    Students must follow all housing policies and rules/laws while abroad 

    For UPrograms and Faculty-Led programs, students who are removed from program housing, for any reason, or voluntarily leave their assigned housing may no longer remain on the program. Students may forfeit the remainder of their semester and will be responsible for applicable financial penalties.  

What you may owe

Non-recoverable costs are expenses already paid or committed on your behalf such as:  

  • Housing 
  • Tuition abroad 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Ground transportation 
  • Provider fees 
  • Other program-related expenses 

These costs vary by program and may be significant. Depending on the program and timing of withdrawal, non-recoverable costs may be in excess of $20,000. This may be in addition to any costs associated with returning to campus.  

Any University of Miami refunds or charges are processed through CaneLink.  

Students receiving financial aid should contact Canes Central to understand how a withdrawal may affect their aid.  

Semester Programs (Fall/Spring)

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  • UPrograms

     
    Confirmation of participation deadline through 31 days before program start  $250 + any non-recoverable costs*
    30 days or less before program start  $650 + any non-recoverable costs*
    Program start date through end of program $1000 + any non-recoverable costs*

    *Non-recoverable costs may be in excess of $20,000 depending on the program, semester, and withdrawal date – this is in addition to any costs associated with returning to campus. 

  • UM Partner Exchange

     
    Confirmation of participation deadline through 31 days before program start $250
    30 days or less before program start through end of program $650

    UM Tuition 

    Tuition charges are determined based on the program dates, length of the program, withdrawal date, and the current University of Miami refund policy. 

    Host Institution Fees 

    Students are responsible for notifying their host institution of their withdrawal unless otherwise instructed. Any fees due to the host institution remain the student’s responsibility. Not attending classes, leaving your study abroad program, or returning home does not eliminate or waive any applicable fees.  

Faculty-Led Programs

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  • Faculty-Led Programs

     

    Confirmation of participation deadline through 31 days before program start $250 + any non-recoverable costs*
    30 days or less before program start $650 + any non-recoverable costs*
    Program start date through end of program $1000 + any non-recoverable costs*

    The non-refundable deposit is separate from the withdrawal fee. If the deposit was waived, it will be added to the withdrawal fee. 

    After the program begins, tuition charges are determined based on the program dates, length of the program, withdrawal date, and the current University of Miami refund policy. 

    Students remain responsible for any study abroad expenses they or their family have already incurred or are obligated to pay. 

UM Global Internship Program

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  • UM Global Internship Program

     
    Confirmation of participation deadline through 31 days before program start $250 + any non-recoverable costs*
    30 days or less before program start $650 + any non-recoverable costs*
    Program start date through end of program $1000 + any non-recoverable costs*
    Non-recoverable costs may be in excess of $20,000 depending on the program, semester, and withdrawal date – this is in addition to any costs associated with returning to campus. 

Withdrawal Fee Appeals

Students may appeal a withdrawal fee by submitting a Study Abroad Withdrawal Fee Appeal with supporting documentation within 4 weeks of the withdrawal fee notification.  

Appeals are reviewed by the Study Abroad Appeal Committee. Decisions are made within 15-20 business days and communicated to the student’s UM email address.  

Appeal decisions are final.  

Faculty-led program deposits are non-refundable and cannot be appealed.  

Students acknowledge and agree to the withdrawal policy electronically as part of the study abroad application.  

All documentation submitted in support of an appeal must be accurate and authentic. If documentation is found to have been falsified, altered, or misrepresented, the withdrawal fees may be reinstated, and the matter may be referred to the Dean of Students Office for further review and potential disciplinary action. 

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

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