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.
| Program | Resident/Distance Tuition |
| Undergraduate Credit | $340 per semester credit hour |
| Graduate Credit (non-archaeology) | $440 per semester credit hour |
| MA in Archaeology Graduate tuition | $505 per semester credit hour* |
| Graduate Certificate Credit | $440 per semester credit hour |
| Doctor of Ministry Credit | $540 per semester credit hour |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Philosophy of Religion) Credit | $540 per semester credit hour |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Archaeology) Credit | $792 per semester credit hour* |
| Audit | $340 per course |
| Research Methods/Tech Skills Course | $50 per course |
| Personal Enrichment (MAPI Program Only) | $240 per course |
| Personal Enrichment (open to the public) | $240 per course |
| Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) | $75 fee per course |
*Archaeology Program Full Payment Discount: In order to reduce archaeology program costs, there is a 40% tuition discount for MA/PhD in Archaeology students who pay their full program tuition prior to beginning their program. | |
| VIU Fees | |
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Course Registration Fee | $30 |
| Arranged Course Fee | $100 |
| Arranged Custom Start Date Fee | $75 |
| Technology & Admin Fee (once per semester/term) | $225 |
| Incomplete Grade Request (Extension) | $50 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee | $100 |
| Graduation Fee | $150 |
| Graduation Fee (Postgraduate Commencement Only) | $250 |
| 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. |