Give careful consideration to the total financing of your university education. If you will need funds beyond those that you and your family can provide, you should apply for financial aid well in advance of enrollment. The deadlines for applying for financial aid (grants, loans, work-study and scholarships) are listed on the following pages.
For details concerning fees and deposits, consult the publication 1997-98 Student Fees and Deposits, available from the Office of the Registrar. Current fees are also published in the current Class Schedule and Room Directory, and on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pbo.ucdavis.edu/student fees/
At the time of registration each quarter, every student must pay the quarterly fees as shown in the box below.
(A Registration Fee Deferred Payment Plan, which allows students to pay quarterly fees in three monthly installments, is available.)
| These are the proposed fees for the 1997-98 academic year. Because fees are subject to gubernatorial, legislative and regental action, these fees may change without notice. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee | Fall Quarter | Annually |
| University Registration Fee | $238.00 | $713.00 |
| Educational Fee | $1,029.00 | $3,086.00 |
| Associated Students (ASUCD) Fee | $23.50 | $70.50 |
| Memorial Union Fee | $28.50 | $85.50 |
| Undergraduate Health Insurance Fee (optional)* | -- | -- |
| Student Health Services Fee | $32.00 | $96.00 |
| Student Services Maintenance Fee and Student Activities and Services Initiative Fee | $71.50 | $214.50 |
| Student Facilities Safety Fee | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Total for full-time California residents | $1,444.50 | $4,331.50 |
| Tuition for nonresidents | 2,995.00 | $8,984.00 |
| Total for full-time nonresidents | $4,439.50 | $13,315.50 |
| Total for part-time California residents | $930.50 | $2,788.50 |
| Total for part-time nonresidents | $2,428.50 | $7,280.50 |
| *Undergraduates may elect to purchase university-sponsored health insurance at regisration. The fee for the 1997-98 academic year is approximately $138.00 per quarter. Foreign undergraduate students and students in the Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Programs must participate in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP) and pay a Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Fee of approximately $143.00 per quarter. | ||
Part-Time Students
Students approved for enrollment on a part-time basis pay the same fees as full-time students, but pay only one-half of the Educational Fee. Part-time nonresidents pay one-half of the Nonresident Tuition Fee. Undergraduates file their part-time petition with the Office of the Registrar, 12 Mrak Hall. Graduate students file their petition with Graduate Studies, 252 Mrak Hall.
Reduced fees are available to UC career employees and certain UC retirees who are qualified for admission to the university. Once admitted, the employee-student must file a petition for the reduction in fees before each quarter of enrollment. Employee-students pay one-third of the full-time Registration Fee, one-third of the full-time Education Fee. Employee-students also pay the Memorial Union Fee and the Student Facilities Safety Fee. The fees for employee-students for the 1997-98 academic year are $473.50 quarterly ($1,418.50 annually).
Employee students may enroll for up to nine units or three courses per quarter or semester, whichever is greater. Information is in the Personnel Policies For Staff Members Manual (section 51) available in department offices, at Shields Library or the Staff Development and Professional Services Office. Petitions can be obtained through the employee's unit.
Students may be charged fees in some courses for the use, rental or consumption of materials, tools or equipment, or for the costs of materials or services necessary to provide a special supplemental educational experience. For example, course materials fees may cover the purchase of chemicals and glassware for a science laboratory or of art supplies for an art studio class. They might also cover film rentals, field trips, or the purchase or rental of specific equipment. The campus is currently reviewing the application and extent of such fees.
Graduate and professional student fees are listed in the relevant chapters of this catalog.
Parking permit rates are available at Parking Services or you may call (916) 752-8277.
A California State License fee is required for all bicycles on campus (initial license, $6; renewals, $3).
The costs listed below are average costs, and your own living expenses may differ somewhat from these. More information on living expenses can be found in the section on housing or from the Financial Aid Office.
| Average Student Costs Annually | |
| Undergraduate | |
| Fees | $4,326 |
| Books and supplies | $858 |
| Housing | $3,812 |
| Food | $1,953 |
| Personal expenses | $1,439 |
| Transportation | $799 |
| Total (off-campus residence) | $13,187 |
| Total (on-campus residence) | $13,525 |
| Graduate (Single, living off campus) | |
| General | $14,521 |
| Graduate School of Management | $20,521 |
| School of Law (depending upon the year in school) | $21,135 to 18,949 |
| School of Medicine (depending upon the year in school) | $21,695 to 21,412 |
| School of Veterinary Medicine (depending upon the year in school) | $19,534 to 19,684 |
International students are responsible for all of their expenses while studying at UC Davis. The expenses include non-resident tuition, educational fees, room and board and a modest amount for personal expenses. For the 1997-98 academic year, we estimate the cost will be $25,000. Because the exact cost for tuition and fees is not determined until just before the beginning of the academic year, $25,000 is only a preliminary figure. This minimum allowance may be increased without advance notice.
During the admission process, most international undergraduate students are required to complete the Financial Statement for Students Seeking Nonimmigrant Status form certifying that funds are available for twelve months support. It is very important that students have adequate, reliable, and continuing financial support for the whole time they are here. After students arrive in the United States, it is extremely difficult to obtain additional funding. The university does not offer grants or financial aid to international undergraduate students.
All students need to be aware that there are numerous initial expenses during the first few months, including tuition and fees, an initial down payment for housing, food and personal expenses. We suggest that you bring a minimum of $4,000 for immediate expenses. Careful budgeting is essential for international students.
If you registered for courses and wish to cancel your
registration or withdraw from the university, you must complete a Notice of Cancellation/Withdrawal form, available from the Office of the Registrar. Failure to do so may make you liable for fees according to the university refund policy (below). The number of days elapsed is determined from the date the completed withdrawal form is returned to the Office of the Registrar. All of your courses will be dropped automatically when this form is processed.
New Undergraduate Students:
Before Day 1, Registration fees paid are refunded in full except for the $100 acceptance of admission fee.
Day 1 and after, the $100 acceptance of admission fee is withheld from the registration fee and the Schedule of Refunds is applied to the balance of fees assessed.
All Continuing and Readmitted Students and New Graduate Students:
There is a service charge of $10 for cancellation of registration before the first day of instruction. After the first day of instruction the Schedule of Refunds is applied to the total of fees assessed.
The Schedule of Refunds below applies to all continuing and readmitted students and new students who do not receive federal financial aid.*
The Schedule of Refunds refers to calendar days beginning with the first day of instruction. Percentages listed (days 1-35) should be applied respectively to Nonresident Tuition, Educational Fee, University Registration Fee, and other student fees. The effective date for determining a refund of fees is the date the student files an official notice of withdrawal with the university, and it is presumed that no university services will be provided to the student after that date.
If you paid the health insurance fee and you are cancelling your registration before the first day of instruction, you are entitled to a 100 percent refund of this fee. Undergraduates must contact the Health Insurance Office at 916-752-2612 to receive the refund. Graduates will get an automatic refund from the Accounting Office.
After the first day of instruction, no refund of the health insurance fee will be issued. Any questions regarding the refund of health fees for withdrawals should be directed to the Student Health Center.
UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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