Tuition/Refunds
The registration of a student assumes a definite obligation between the student and VIU. It is an agreement by the student to fulfill all financial obligations stated in this catalog. Unpaid student accounts may delay or postpone graduation, the issuance of course credit, transcripts, and the student will not be permitted to take the final examination of any courses taken during the term unless arrangements are made with the business manager.
| VIU Tuition | |
| Program | Resident/Distance Tuition |
| Undergraduate Credit | $210 per semester credit hour |
| Graduate Credit | $320 per semester credit hour |
| Graduate Certificate Credit | $295 per semester credit hour |
| Doctor of Ministry Credit | $425 per semester credit hour |
| Doctor of Philosophy Credit | $525 per semester credit hour |
| Audit | $215 per course |
| Research Methods/Tech Skills Course | $50 per course |
| Personal Enrichment (DVD set) | $325 per course |
| Personal Enrichment (Residential) | $165 per course |
| Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) | $75 fee per course |
| VIU Fees | |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Course Registration Fee | $30 |
| Arranged Course Fee | $50 |
| Arranged Custom Start Date Fee | $75 |
| Administrative Fee (once per year) | $50 |
| Incomplete Grade Request (Extension) | $50 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 |
*For other fees see Academic Catalog
Refund Policy
The following refund policy is for those who officially drop courses. Failure to attend class does not constitute a withdrawal from a course. Courses are officially dropped when the student completes an Add/Drop form and is signed by the instructor and submitted to the Registrar’s office. Please allow up to two weeks for the refund to be processed. There are no refunds of course fees. VIU does not charge a fee to process a refund.
| Refund Schedule |
| Module Tuition Refund Schedule |
| Courses dropped by the end of the first class session—100% refund |
| Courses dropped by the end of the second class session—50% refund |
| Courses dropped after the second class session—no refund |
| Semester Resident Tuition Refund Schedule |
| Courses dropped by the end of the second week—100% refund |
| Courses dropped before the end of the fourth week—50% refund |
| Courses dropped after the end of the fourth week—no refund |
| Distance Learning Refund Schedule |
| Courses dropped by the end of the first week—100% refund |
| Courses dropped by the end of the second week—50% refund |
| Courses dropped after the second week will not receive a refund. |
| Arranged Courses |
| *There is no refund for Arranged Courses. |