Registration, Tuition and Exams
Learn about upcoming dates and deadlines regarding registration, tuition and exams.
Registration, Tuition, Refunds and Withdrawals
Registration
Consult with an advisor before you register for classes in myService. Registering for courses not required for your program of study will not be approved by Financial Aid or Veterans benefits and could delay program completion.
New students: Complete COA’s Online Orientation and meet with an advisor prior to registration.
| Registration | Dates |
|---|---|
| Veterans | March 26 – Aug. 12 |
| Priority registration for all currently enrolled students | March 29 – Aug. 12 |
| Open registration | April 5 – Aug. 12 |
Tuition Payment
Tuition is due on the due date by 4 p.m. in the Cashier’s Office or by midnight online through myService or payment plan. Nonpayment of tuition and/or fees by the due date will result in the deletion of your schedule.
| Tuition Payment | Date/Deadline |
|---|---|
| If you register between March 26 and July 15 | July 15 |
| If you register on or after July 15 | On the day you register |
Refunds
| Refunds — No Exceptions | Date |
|---|---|
| 100% refund (16-week/1st 8-week) | Aug. 15 |
| 75% refund (1st 8-week) | Aug. 19 |
| 75% refund (16-week) | Aug. 25 |
| 100% refund [14-week (early end): Aug. 16 – Nov. 29] | Aug. 15 |
| 75% refund [14-week (early end): Aug. 16 – Nov. 29] | Aug. 24 |
| 100% refund [12-week (early end): Aug. 16 – Nov. 10] | Aug. 15 |
| 75% refund [12-week (early end): Aug. 16 – Nov. 10] | Aug. 23 |
| 100% refund [14-week (late start): Aug. 30 – Dec. 13] | Aug. 29 |
| 75% refund [14-week (late start): Aug. 30 – Dec. 13] | Sep. 8 |
| 100% refund [12-week (late start): Sep. 14 – Dec. 13] | Sep. 13 |
| 75% refund [12-week (late start): Sep. 14 – Dec. 13] | Sep. 21 |
| 100% refund (2nd 8-week) | Oct. 11 |
| 75% refund (2nd 8-week) | Oct. 15 |
Semester
| Semester | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin — 16-week/14-week (early end)/12-week (early end)/1st 8-week | Aug. 16 |
| Classes begin — 14-week (late start) | Aug. 30 |
| Labor Day (college is closed) | Sep. 6 |
| Classes begin — 12-week (late start) | Sep. 14 |
| Classes end — 1st 8-week | Oct. 11 |
| Classes begin — 2nd 8-week | Oct. 12 |
| Semester break (no classes) | Oct. 18 and 19 |
| Classes end — 12-week (early end) | Nov. 10 |
| No classes (college is open) | Nov. 24 |
| Fall break (college is closed) | Nov. 25 and 26 |
| Classes end — 14-week (early end) | Nov. 29 |
| Exam week | Dec. 7 – 13 |
| Semester ends | Dec. 13 |
| December Commencement | TBD |
Withdrawal
| Withdrawal Deadlines (to receive a grade of “W”) | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1st 8-week | Sep. 28 |
| 12-week (early end) | Oct. 21 |
| 14-week (early end) | Nov. 1 |
| 16-week | Nov. 11 |
| 14-week (late start) | Nov. 15 |
| 12-week (late start) | Nov. 18 |
| 2nd 8-week | Nov. 30 |
Financial Aid
Eligible financial aid students who register by Aug. 15, 2021, will be able to charge fall tuition, fees and books, provided their award is sufficient to cover expenses. Enrollment will be calculated on Aug. 25, 2021. Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine whether classes added after this date can be included to calculate financial aid awards.