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The Graduate
Catalog
1999-2001 |
3. EXPENSES
General: The information in this catalog concerning fees, tuition, deposits, refunds, and the like, is applicable to students enrolled in the Graduate School. It is intended to cover the situations that most students enrolled in the Graduate School will encounter. However, the university may have additional policies and procedures by which fees and charges are implemented or that apply to unusual situations. Similar information for students enrolled in the university’s undergraduate colleges and the School of Law is provided in the catalogs of those schools.
All university fees and charges are calculated and assessed consistent with policies and procedures of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Memphis. The listing of any fee or incidental charge in this catalog does not constitute a contract between the university and the student. Because of rapidly changing conditions, it may be necessary to alter a fee structure before the next edition of the catalog is published.
As a condition of registration, each student will pay the fees in effect for the semester for which he or she registers. The university will usually collect the amount of fees due at the time of registration fee satisfaction each semester in accordance with the residency classification and fee rates in effect. After all enrollments are complete, any over-collections will be refunded and students will be billed for any under-collections.
AS A RESULT OF PUBLICATION DEADLINE REQUIREMENTS, THE FEES LISTED IN THIS EDITION OF THE CATALOG ARE FOR THE 1998-99 ACADEMIC YEAR. A SLIGHT INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT FEE RATES IS EXPECTED FOR THE 1999-2000 AND 2000-01 ACADEMIC YEARS. THE FINAL, ACTUAL 1999-2000 ACADEMIC YEAR FEES WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN APPROVED BY THE TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS (AROUND JULY 1, 1999).
Application Fee Information
Each student submitting an application for admission to the Graduate School must pay, at the time of submitting his or her first application, a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $25.00. International applicants must pay a one-time, nonrefundable application fee of $50.00.
RESIDENT (IN-STATE)
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Registration (Enrollment) Fee Information
Maintenance Fee: Maintenance fees are assessed based on the course level and the number of hours enrolled. The maximum fee amount will be the graduate maximum if a student is enrolled for any graduate level courses. Maintenance fee amounts quoted in the Fee Schedule above include the Debt Service and General Access Fee components.
Tuition: Students classified as out-of-state residents by the Office of Admissions, using regulations provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), pay the additional out-of-state tuition indicated in the Fee Schedule above. Residency regulations of the TBR are given at the end of this chapter. Information on appeals procedures is available in the Office of Admissions. RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATIONS MAY BE CHANGED ONLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
Student Activity Fee: All students enrolled for one to five credit hours pay a student activity fee of $4.00 per credit hour. All students enrolled for six or more credit hours pay a full-time student activity fee of $34.00. Students paying the full-time fee are entitled to admission to home athletic events as well as certain health services, concerts, plays, and other student-sponsored activities and social events.
Applied Music Fee: Certain music courses require an additional applied music fee of $45.00 per semester for each weekly one-half hour lesson. This fee is not included in the Fee Schedule above.
Master Of Business Administration Program (International and Executive Concentrations): All students enrolled in the International MBA concentration are required to pay a matriculation fee of $3,000 per year. This fee is not included in the fee schedule above. The Executive MBA concentration charges a total program fee of $10,920 per year for Tennessee residents. Out-of-state residents are charged the current out-of-state tuition rates in addition to the $10,920 program fee. This program fee covers maintenance fees, tuition, and other expenses of the Executive MBA concentration . The IMBA and EMBA fees are subject to change. For further details contact the Graduate Programs Office at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics (901-678-3721).
Late Registration Fee: A late registration fee of $25.00 will be assessed to each student who does not complete registration, including the satisfaction of fees, prior to the semester’s first day of classes. This fee is not included in the Fee Schedule above.
Auditing Classes: Fees for auditing classes are assessed on the same basis as fees for credit courses. Courses offered between terms, for concentrated periods during a term, or at specific locations may be subject to fees on a per-hour basis only. All questions in regard to fees, fee payments, refunds, and appeals should be directed to the Bursar’s Office, Room 176 Administration Building, (901) 678-5579.
Refund Of Registration (Enrollment) Fees
The University adheres to state of Tennessee policy on the refund of student enrollment fees. As such, the following refund percentages of enrollment fees (Maintenance, Out-Of-State Tuition, Applied Music, and Student Activity) apply to students who withdraw from the university or who drop to an hourly load below full time:
A. 100% Refund: A full (100%) refund of these fees will be provided (1) until the semester’s first day of classes, (2) for courses cancelled by the University, and (3) in the case of the death of the student during the semester.
B. 75% Refund: A 75% refund will be provided beginning with the semester’s first day of classes and extending for a period of time as noted in the term calendar of the Schedule of Classes for each semester.
C. 25% Refund: A 25% refund will be provided beginning at the expiration of the 75% refund period and extending for a period of time as noted in the term calendar of the Schedule of Classes each semester.
D. At the conclusion of the 25% refund period, there will be no refund of these fees.
E. Students who receive federal Title IV funds and who withdraw during their first semester of attendance at the University may be eligible for a refund of enrollment fees based on the federal pro-rata refund calculation.
Please note that the specific dates for these refund periods are found in the term calendar of each semester’s Schedule of Classes and that the refund period ends earlier than the final deadline for dropping a course or withdrawing.
The University’s refund policy is based entirely upon the official date of withdrawal or change of course that would result in a refund. Refunds beyond the specified dates or percentages will not be made for reasons such as employment conflicts, relocating out-of-town, or other reasons that are beyond the University’s control or responsibility.
Registration fee refunds will be processed and mailed to students beginning approximately ten (10) days after classes begin and should usually be completed within four weeks. The University will offset against proposed refunds any amount owed by the student to the University.
Other Registration (Enrollment) Fee Information
Summer Semester: The summer semester consists of four separate sessions. Registration (enrollment) fees for the summer sessions are determined solely on a semester-hour basis.
Payment Of University Fees And Charges: Registration (enrollment) fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, Visa/Mastercard/Discover, Financial Aid/ Scholarship Award(s), or University Tiger Fund$ account. Fees may be paid as soon as the student registers for classes; however, all registration fees and outstanding debts to the University must be satisfied by the fee payment deadline date noted in the Fee Payment Section of each term’s Schedule of Classes. The University offers a deferred (installment) payment plan to assist students with the payment of enrollment fees for the fall and spring semesters (not available for summer terms). Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for complete information.
Returned Checks / Charge Card Drafts: It is expected that any check or credit card draft given to the University for any reason will be honored by the bank on which it is drawn. Any check or draft dishonored by the bank on which it is drawn may be presented a second time at the discretion of the University. A $20.00 returned item fee will be assessed for any check/draft returned.
The privilege of making payments to the university by personal check and check cashing privileges will be revoked for any student who has had more than one returned check/draft within a twelve-month period. The suspension of this privilege will be for a period of one year from the date the last item is redeemed.
A student will not be permitted to satisfy registration fees by check if ANY previous check used for payment of registration fees has been returned unpaid. Students on this NO CHECKS status must be prepared to satisfy registration fees with cash, cashier’s check, or by an authorized/approved credit card draft.
Indebtedness To The University: Policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents prohibits the enrollment of any person who owes the University any amount of money. All outstanding financial obligations to the University must be satisfied before a student will be allowed to register for courses. Tennessee law prohibits the release of grades, transcripts, or diplomas of any person who has outstanding financial obligations to the University.
Academic Common Market: Participation in the Academic Common Market provides qualified students from various southern states with the opportunity to pay in-state enrollment fees while pursuing certain degree programs at the University of Memphis. See page 10 for a full description of this program.
Totally Disabled Persons And Persons Over 60 Years Of Age: Persons who are domiciled in Tennessee and (1) have a permanent disability that totally incapacitates them from the potential to work at an occupation that brings them an income or (2) will become 60 years of age or older during the academic semester in which they begin classes may AUDIT courses at the University of Memphis without paying maintenance fees, tuition charges, student activity fees, access fees, or registration fees. Admission to AUDIT courses will be limited according to space availability on an individual classroom basis.
Persons who are totally disabled and those who will become 65 years of age or older during the academic semester in which they begin classes and who are domiciled in Tennessee may enroll for credit courses at the cost of one-half (1/2) the normal per credit hour fee, not to exceed a maximum of $75.00 per semester. University Health Services shall examine certification of permanent disability (not the applicant) and determine the eligibility of the applicant under this legislation.
Inquiries concerning these programs may be addressed to Student Information Services, 119 Administration Building.
Student Housing
Residence Halls: Charges for rooms in University residence halls are indicated below (1998-99 rates; subject to change for 1999-2000). For information concerning application for rooms, contact the Office of Residence Life (901) 678-2295.
Application Procedures: Applications for residence hall space may be obtained from the Office of Residence Life, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 38152. Because spaces are allocated by date of receipt and home address, completed applications accompanied by the required $100 application/ reservation deposit should be returned to the Office of Residence Life as soon as possible. Checks or money orders should be made out to The University of Memphis. Please do not send cash.
Receipt by the Office of Residence Life of the Housing application and $100 check or money order, however, does not guarantee admission to the University or to a residence hall. The Director of Residence Life reserves the right to refuse any housing application, to change or cancel any assignment, or to terminate a resident’s occupancy, for justifiable cause.
Contract Period and Conditions: Fall assignment/ contracts are for the full academic year (fall and spring semesters). Fall residents wishing to petition for release from their contract for the spring semester must do so in writing by November 1. Residents who cancel after this date, but prior to claiming their key for the spring semester, will forfeit 50% of their application/reservation deposit. Residents who fail to cancel by the close of the check-in period will forfeit the entire $100 deposit. The application/reservation deposit, once submitted with the application, covers your initial term of occupancy and all subsequent terms of occupancy and continues until such time as it is cancelled in writing. There will be no penalty if written cancellation is received prior to the published deadline for any specific contract period.
Residents claim and vacate their rooms according to directions issued by the Department of Residence Life. Returning and new residents will have claimed their spaces if any or all of the following procedures have occurred: (1) receiving the room key during the check-in period, (2) paying residence hall rent in full or in part by the end of the check-in period, (3) returning the signed contract with the rental payment.
Cancellation Policy: Full deposit and pre-payment of rent will be refunded if: (1) the institution is notified by the following cancellation deadlines for the first semester in which the contract is in force: July 1—fall residents; December 1—new spring residents; May 1—summer residents; (2) the student is prevented from entering the University because of personal medical reasons confirmed in writing by a licensed physician; (3) residence hall space is not available; or (4) if the applicant has not been assigned to a room at the time written cancellation is received by Residence Life; or (5) the student is denied admittance or re-admittance to the University. Full refund will be made in the case of death. Fall residents wishing to petition for release from their contract for the spring semester must do so in writing by November 1. No refunds will be made for other than the above conditions.
Assigned applicants who fail to cancel by the deadline referred to in (1) above but cancel before the close of the check-in period will forfeit 50% of their deposit. Assigned residents who fail to cancel by the close of the check-in period will forfeit their entire deposit. (This is applicable to both the fall and spring semesters.)
Refund of Residence Hall Rent: Refunds of residence hall rent after registration will be prorated on a weekly calendar basis when the student is forced to withdraw from the residence halls: (1) because of personal medical reasons confirmed by a licensed physician in writing, or (2) at the request of the institution for other than disciplinary reasons. Full refund will be made in the case of death.
For reasons other than those stated above, the following procedure shall apply: 75% of fees will be refunded for withdrawal from the residence halls for a period of approximately 14 calendar days beginning with and inclusive of the first official day of classes or within an equivalent period for a short-term course. 25% of fees will be refunded following expiration of the 75% period, for a period of time extending approximately 25% of the time covered by the term. The periods during which refunds of 75% or 25% will be made are exactly the same as the periods during which the same refund percentages are made for maintenance fees. No refunds will be made for other than the above conditions.
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| Mynders Hall |
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1,185 1,230 1,270 1,295 |
| Rawls Hall |
Single |
1,355 |
| Richardson Towers North |
Single* |
1,445 |
| Richardson Towers South |
Single* |
1,445 |
| Robison Hall |
Single |
1,355 |
| Smith Hall |
Single |
1,355 |
| West Hall |
Single |
1,355 |
| South Hall |
Single |
1,500 |
| Student Housing Complex |
Townhouse |
1,655 |
Student Family Housing: Student Family Housing is located on the South Campus approximately one mile from the main campus. Phase One consists of 56 one-bedroom townhouse apartments, 62 two-bedroom townhouse apartments, and 8 two-bedroom flats. All apartments are equipped with stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, living room carpet, and venetian blinds. Electric central heat and air are also provided. An enclosed private patio is located to the rear of each apartment. The new Phase Two consists of 24 two-bedroom flats. These apartments are equipped with stove, frost-free refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher, venetian blinds, thermal pane windows, hook-ups for stackable washers and dryers, and carpet for living room and bedrooms. Gas central heat and air are also provided. Each apartment has a patio/balcony with locking storage area. Four apartments are specifically designed for physically disabled students.
Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Residence Life in Room 011, Richardson Towers. A $100 application/ reservation deposit is required when the application is submitted.
Miscellaneous Fees
Automobile Registration: Every vehicle parked on campus property must have a university parking permit (hangtag) properly displayed. A permanent parking permit, which provides access to the university’s general parking areas, is issued to students upon their initial enrollment at the university. There is no additional charge to students for their initial general parking permit (or general parking permit validation sticker issued each subsequent semester the student enrolls and satisfies registration fees). Students will be charged a $10.00 fee for the replacement of their permanent parking permit. Students may also request access to university reserved, resident, or priority (gate access) parking areas which require payment of a parking fee between $21.00 and $110.00, depending on the level of parking desired.
Credit By Examination or Placement Examination: The fee for taking an examination for credit or a placement examination is $60.00 minimum and an additional $15.00 for each hour over three (3) per course. These fees are non-refundable and must be paid prior to the examination.
Dissertation: A student completing the doctorate will be required to pay the $7.50 fee for binding each copy of the dissertation and a fee of $60.00 to defray the cost of microfilming the dissertation and publishing the abstract. A minimum of three copies are required and the student should consult with the department chair or dissertation adviser as to the number of actual copies required.
Meals: The university cafeterias, food service locations, and vending areas, open to all students, provide wholesome food at reasonable prices. The cost of meals per student is estimated to be approximately $3,400 per academic year.
Music Locker / Instrument Rental: Music students are required to have a locker for storage of university-owned musical instruments or equipment. Personal instruments may also be stored in these lockers. A music instrument rental fee of $25.00 is required. Students will be expected to pay for any damages.
Thesis: Students will be required to present a receipt from the Bursar’s Office to the Graduate School showing that they have paid a fee of $7.50 for each thesis which is to be bound. A maximum of four copies will be bound. Students should consult with their department chair and/or thesis adviser as to the number of copies required.
Appeal Procedures (Fees And Refunds)
Any individual may appeal the assessment, application, calculation, collection, or interpretation of any University fee, charge, deposit, or refund. The University has developed the following processes for an appeal:
Traffic Fines/Citations: Traffic fines and citations may be appealed through a separate process on forms available from the Parking Office, Office of Judicial Affairs, or the Student Government Association Office.
Residence Life: Appeals related to Residence Life financial matters should be filed first with the Office of Residence Life for review within their process. Decisions of the Office of Residence Life may be appealed in writing to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Finance.
All Other University Fees/Charges, Refunds, etc.: A written appeal of all other financial matters should be filed first on forms available in the Bursar’s Office, 176 Administration Building. Decisions of the Bursar’s Office may be appealed in writing to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Finance. The Bursar’s Office will forward any appeals which they cannot address to the Office of the Associate Vice President.
The Office of the Associate Vice President for Finance will provide a decision in writing of those matters appealed to that office. This decision may be appealed to the University Fee/Refund Appeals Committee. The recommendation of the Committee will be forwarded to the Vice President for Business and Finance for a final decision, which will conclude the university’s appeal process.
University ID Cards
The University of Memphis issues each student an identification card that bears the student’s image and social security number. There is no charge to the student for the initial University ID card. All students should obtain this permanent identification card, which is used as the primary campus-wide method of determining privileges and accesses permitted to each student.
The University identification card remains the property of The University of Memphis and should be surrendered upon the request of a University official. A student may possess only ONE University identification card at any time.
Students may obtain a replacement for a lost, stolen, or damaged University identification card in 171 Administration Building, between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm Monday-Thursday, or 7:30am-4:30pm Friday. Students will be charged a $10.00 fee to replace a lost or stolen card. A charge of $2.00 will be made to change any data on a card.
Tiger Fund$
A personal Tiger Fund$ account, which is accessed through the student’s University ID card, is also available to all students at The University of Memphis. Tiger Fund$ is a declining balance money management program that allows students a convenient way to obtain supplies and services on campus without the need to carry cash or the inconvenience of paying by check or credit card.
Tiger Fund$ are accepted at numerous campus locations, including the University Store, Health Center, and campus food service locations. Tiger Fund$ are even accepted at various vending machines on campus for added convenience.
Your personal Tiger Fund$ account can be activated by making a deposit at the Bursar’s Office cashier’s windows, 177 Administration Building. Additional information on University ID cards and the advantages and convenience of having your own personal Tiger Fund$ account may be obtained from the ID Card Office in 171 Administration Building or by calling the ID Card Office at 678-3028.
RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATION
All determinations concerning the classification of students as in-state or out-of-state for fee purposes are made in the Office of Graduate School Student Services. The determinations are based on regulations and guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents (see below). If, for any reason, there is a question about a student’s state residency classification for fee payment purposes, the student is responsible for requesting a review of his/her residency status before classes begin.
Intent
The public institutions of higher education in the State of Tennessee shall apply uniform rules, as described in these regulations, in determining whether students shall be classified "in-state" or "out-of-state" for fees and tuition purposes and for admission purposes.
Definitions
(1) "Public higher educational institution" shall mean a university or community college supported by appropriations made by the Legislature of this State.
(2) "Residence" shall mean continuous physical presence and maintenance of a dwelling within this State, provided that absence from the State for short periods of time shall not affect the establishment of a residence.
(3) "Domicile" shall mean a person’s true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation; it is the place where he or she intends to remain, and to which he or she expects to return when he or she leaves without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere.
(4) "Emancipated person" shall mean a person who has attained the age of eighteen years, and whose parents have entirely surrendered the right to the care, custody, and earnings of such person and who no longer are under any legal obligation to support or maintain such deemed "emancipated" person.
(5) "Parent" shall mean a person’s father or mother. If there is a non-parental guardian or legal custodian of an unemancipated person, "parent" shall mean such guardian or legal custodian; provided, that there are not circumstances indicating that such guardianship or custodianship was created primarily for the purpose of conferring the status of an in-state student on such unemancipated person.
(6) "Continuous enrollment" shall mean enrollment at a public higher educational institution or institutions of this State as a full-time student, as such term is defined by the governing body of said public higher educational institution or institutions, for a normal academic year or years of the appropriate portion or portions thereof since the beginning of the period for which continuous enrollment is claimed. Such person need not enroll in summer sessions or other such inter-sessions beyond the normal academic year for his or her enrollment to be deemed "continuous." Enrollment shall be deemed continuous notwithstanding lapses in enrollment occasioned solely by the scheduling of commencement and/or termination of the academic years, or appropriate portion thereof, of the public higher educational institutions in which such person enrolls.
Rules for Determination of Status
(1) Every person having his or her domicile in this State shall be classified "in-state" for fee and tuition purposes and for admission purposes.
(2) Every person not having his or her domicile in this State shall be classified "out-of-state" for said purposes.
(3) The domicile of an unemancipated person is that of his or her parent.
(4) The domicile of a married person shall be determined independent of the domicile of the spouse.
Out-of-State Students Who Are Not Required to Pay Out-of-State Tuition
(1) An unemancipated, currently enrolled student shall be reclassified out-of-state should his or her parent, having theretofore been domiciled in the State, remove from the State. However, such student shall not be required to pay out-of-state tuition nor be treated as an out-of-state student for admission purposes so long as his or her enrollment at a public higher educational institution or institutions is continuous.
(2) An unemancipated person whose parent is not domiciled in this State but is a member of the armed forces and stationed in this State or at Fort Campbell pursuant to military orders shall be classified out-of-state, but shall not be required to pay out-of-state tuition. Such a person, while in continuous attendance toward the degree for which he or she is currently enrolled, is not required to pay out-of-state tuition if his or her parent thereafter is transferred on military orders.
(3) Part-time students who are not domiciled in this State but who are employed full-time in the State, or who are stationed at Fort Campbell pursuant to military orders, shall be classified out-of-state but shall not be required to pay out-of-state tuition.
(4) Military personnel and their spouses stationed in the State of Tennessee who would be classified out-of-state in accordance with other provisions of these regulations will be classified out-of-state but shall not be required to pay out-of-state tuition. This provision shall not apply to military personnel and their spouses who are stationed in this State primarily for educational purposes.
Presumption
Unless the contrary appears from clear and convincing evidence, it shall be presumed that an emancipated person does not acquire domicile in this State while enrolled as a full-time student at any public or private higher educational institution is this State, as such status is defined by such institution.
Evidence to be Considered for Establishment of Domicile
If a person asserts that he or she has established domicile in this State he or she has the burden of proving that he or she has done so. Such a person is entitled to provide to the public higher educational institution by which he or she seeks to be classified or reclassified in-state, any and all evidence which he or she believes will sustain his or her burden of proof. Said institution will consider any and all evidence provided to it concerning such claim of domicile but will not treat any particular type or item of such evidence as conclusive evidence that domicile has or has not been established.
Appeal
The classification officer of each public higher educational institution shall be responsible for initially classifying students "in-state" or "out-of-state." Appropriate procedures shall be established by each such institution by which a student may appeal his or her initial classification.
Effective Date for Reclassification
If a student classified out-of-state applies for in-state classification and is subsequently so classified, his or her in-state classification shall be effective as of the date on which reclassification was sought. However, out-of-state tuition will be charged for any semester during which reclassification is sought and obtained unless application for reclassification is made to the classification officer on or before the last day of regular registration of that quarter or semester.