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Refunds, Drops, and Grading Deadlines

Find the refund schedules–as well as the drop and grading deadlines–for each term. To be eligible for a refund, you must officially withdraw from San Jac by the refund schedule deadline. 

Refund Details

  • Certain costs cannot be refunded.
  • Please complete course drops online if possible. If you need to submit written drop requests, take them to the Admissions and/or Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer offices from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday.
  • Beginning the day after the main payment deadline for the term, the web will be unavailable between midnight and 3 a.m.
  • If you are on the installment payment plan, you need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
  • If you become an in-district resident after registering for classes, the College will grant a refund if you present proof to Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer by the 12th class day of the fall or spring term or by the eighth class day of the summer session.
  • Any questions? Contact us at 281-998-6150 or information@sjcd.edu for one-on-one help.

Refund Schedule, Drop, Attendance, and Grading Deadlines

Specific withdrawal and refund dates apply to each course, based on the start date and class length.  If you are on an installment payment plan, you will need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.

The refund deadlines and the last day to drop schedule are below.*
* Only the Texas legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board can adjust this schedule.

Standard 16 Weeks (1)

Classes begin Monday, August 19 and end Friday, December 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 18 100%
Monday, August 19 – Tuesday, September 3 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 4 – Thursday, September 5 70%
Friday, September 6 – Wednesday, September 11 25%
Thursday, September 12 – Monday, November 11 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 11  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 11
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/9-9/10 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/7-10/8 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/5-11/6 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 9

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Weekend (1W)

Classes begin Friday, September 6 and end Sunday, December 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, September 5 100%
Friday, September 6 – Tuesday, September 17 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 18 – Friday, September 20 70%
Saturday, September 21 – Wednesday, September 25 25%
Thursday, September 26 – Monday, November 11 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 11  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 25
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/18-9/19 (Wed-Thurs)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/14-10/15 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/6-11/7 (Wed-Thurs)

*Grading Opens: Friday, December 6

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 9 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 4 Weeks (4A)

Classes begin Monday, August 19 and end Friday, September 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 18 100%
Monday, August 19 – Wednesday, August 21 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, August 22 70%
Friday, August 23 25%
Saturday, August 24 – Monday, September 9 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, September 9  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, August 23
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/26-8/27 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/3-9/4 (Tues-Wed)

*Grading Opens: Tuesday, September 10

*Grading Closes: Saturday, September 14 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 4 Weeks (4B)

Classes begin Monday, September 16 and end Friday, October 11

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 15 100%
Monday, September 16 – Wednesday, September 18 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, September 19 70%
Friday, September 20 25%
Saturday, September 21 – Friday, October 4 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, October 4  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, September 20
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/23-9/24 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/30-10/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, October 7

*Grading Closes: Saturday, October 12 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Third 4 Weeks (4C)

Classes begin Monday, October 14 and end Friday, November 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 13 100%
Monday, October 14 – Wednesday, October 16 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, October 17 70%
Friday, October 18 – Monday, October 21 25%
Tuesday, October 22 – Friday, November 1 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, November 1  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, October 21
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/21-10/22 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

10/28-10/29 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, November 4

*Grading Closes: Saturday, November 9 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Fourth 4 Weeks (4D)

Classes begin Monday, November 11 and end Friday, December 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, November 10 100%
Monday, November 11 – Wednesday, November 13 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, November 14 70%
Friday, November 15 – Monday, November 18 25%
Tuesday, November 19 – Friday, December 6 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, December 6  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, November 18
Initial Class Roster Certification 11/18-11/19 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

12/2-12/3 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 9

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information


First 5 Weeks (5A)

Classes begin Monday, August 19 and end Friday, September 20

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 18 100%
Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, August 23 70%
Saturday, August 24 – Monday, August 26 25%
Tuesday, August 27 – Thursday, September 12 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, September 12  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, August 26
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/26-8/27 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/9-9/10 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, September 16

*Grading Closes: Saturday, September 21 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 5 Weeks (5B)

Classes begin Monday, September 23 and end Friday, October 25

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 22 100%
Monday, September 23 – Thursday, September 26 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, September 27 70%
Saturday, September 28 – Monday, September 30 25%
Tuesday, October 1 – Thursday, October 17 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, October 17  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, September 30
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/30-10/1 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

10/14-10/15 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, October 21

*Grading Closes: Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Third 5 Weeks (5C)

Classes begin Monday, October 28 and end Friday, December 6

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 27 100%
Monday, October 28 – Thursday, October 31 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, November 1 70%
Saturday, November 2 – Monday, November 4 25%
Tuesday, November 5 – Thursday, November 21 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, November 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, November 4
Initial Class Roster Certification 11/4-11/5 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/18-11/19 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 2

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 9 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 6 Weeks (6A)

Classes begin Monday, August 19 and end Friday, September 27

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 18 100%
Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, August 23 70%
Saturday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 27 25%
Wednesday, August 28 – Wednesday, September 18 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, September 18  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, August 27
Initial Class Roster Certification 8/26-8/27 (Mon-Tues)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/9-9/10 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, September 23

*Grading Closes: Saturday, September 28 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 6 Weeks-Weekend (6AS)

Classes begin Friday, September 6 and end Sunday, October 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, September 5 100%
Friday, September 6 – Monday, September 9 (Census Date) 70%
Tuesday, September 10 70%
Wednesday, September 11 – Thursday, September 12 25%
Friday, September 13 – Friday, October 4 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, October 4  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, September 12
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/10-9/11 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/30-10/1 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, October 11

*Grading Closes: Monday, October 14 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

Second 7 Weeks-Weekend (7BS)

Classes begin Friday, October 18 and end Sunday, December 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, October 17 100%
Friday, October 18 – Tuesday, October 22 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, October 23 – Thursday, October 24 70%
Friday, October 25 – Monday, October 28 25%
Tuesday, October 29 – Wednesday, November 20 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, November 20  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, October 28
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/23-10/24 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/18-11/19 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, December 6

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 9 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

First 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, August 19 and end Wednesday, October 9

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 18 100%
Monday, August 19 – Monday, August 26 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, August 27 – Wednesday, August 28 70%
Thursday, August 29 – Tuesday, September 3 25%
Wednesday, September 4 – Thursday, September 26 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, September 26  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 3
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/3-9/4 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

9/16-9/17 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, October 7

*Grading Closes: Saturday, October 12 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 8 Weeks (8B)

Classes begin Monday, October 14 and end Friday, December 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 13 100%
Monday, October 14 - Monday, October 21 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 23 70%
Thursday, October 24 – Friday, October 25 25%
Saturday, October 26 – Friday, November 22 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, November 22  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, October 25
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/22-10/23 (Tues-Wed)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/18-11/19 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 9

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

10 Weeks (10)

Classes begin Monday, September 30 and end Friday, December 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 29 100%
Monday, September 30 – Tuesday, October 8 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, October 9 – Thursday, October 10 70%
Friday, October 11 – Tuesday, October 15 25%
Wednesday, October 16 – Wednesday, November 20 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, November 20  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, October 15
Initial Class Roster Certification 10/9-10/10 (Wed-Thurs)
Mid-Point Class Roster Certification

11/11-11/12 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 9

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

First 12 Weeks (12A)

Classes begin Monday, August 19 and end Friday, November 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 18 100%
Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 29 (Census) 70%
Friday, August 30 – Wednesday, September 4 70%
Thursday, September 5 – Monday, September 9 25%
Tuesday, September 10 – Monday, October 21 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, October 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, September 9
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/3-9/4 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

9/23-9/24 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

10/14-10/15 (Mon- Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, November 4

*Grading Closes: Saturday, November 9 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

Second 12 Weeks (12B)

Classes begin Monday, September 16 and end Friday, December 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, September 15 100%
Monday, September 16 – Thursday, September 26 (Census) 70%
Friday, September 27 – Tuesday, October 1 70%
Wednesday, October 2 – Friday, October 4 25%
Saturday, October 5 – Monday, November 18 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 18  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, October 4
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/30-10/1 (Mon- Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/21-10/22 (Mon- Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/18-11/19 (Mon- Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 9

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

13 Weeks (13)

Classes begin Tuesday, September 3 and end Friday, December 6

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Monday, September 2 100%
Tuesday, September 3 – Monday, September 16 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, September 17 – Thursday, September 19 70%
Friday, September 20 – Tuesday, September 24 25%
Wednesday, September 25 – Thursday, November 7 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, November 7  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 24
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/17-9/18 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/9-10/10 (Wed-Thurs)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/4-11/5 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 2

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 9 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information

14 Weeks (14)

Classes begin Tuesday, September 3 and end Friday, December 13

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Monday, September 2 100%
Tuesday, September 3 – Monday, September 16 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, September 17 – Thursday, September 19 70%
Friday, September 20 – Wednesday, September 25 25%
Thursday, September 26 – Wednesday, November 13 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, November 13  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 25
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/17-9/18 (Tues-Wed)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/14-10/15 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/11-11/12 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Monday, December 9

*Grading Closes: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm
*Instructor Information

14 Weeks Weekend (14S)

Classes begin Friday, August 30 and end Sunday, December 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, August 29 100%
Friday, August 30 – Wednesday, September 11 (Census) 70%
Thursday, September 12 – Monday, September 16 70%
Tuesday, September 17 – Friday, September 20 25%
Saturday, September 21 – Friday, November 8 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, November 8  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, September 20
Initial Class Roster Certification 9/16-9-17 (Mon-Tues)
2nd Class Roster Certification

10/7-10/8 (Mon-Tues)

3rd Class Roster Certification

11/4-11/5 (Mon-Tues)

*Grading Opens: Friday, December 6

*Grading Closes: Monday, December 9 at 10:00 am
*Instructor Information