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Costs & Fees

Costs & Fees

This fee information is for noncredit students in UWPCE certificate programs, specializations and courses.

Credit students: See Credit Student Registration & Policies.

Fee-based degree and graduate certificate students: See Fee-Based Degree & Graduate Certificate Registration.

Required Fees

Course Fees

  • Course fees vary. Check the course or program page for details.

  • Course fees do not include any costs for materials such as textbooks or software.

Registration Fee

  • The registration fee is $55.

  • The registration fee covers administrative processes and is nonrefundable, even if you withdraw from all your classes.

  • You pay the registration fee for each class you register for.

Application Fee (Certain Programs Only)

  • When you apply to program or course, you pay an application fee of $50.

  • The application fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable. 

Optional Fees

Computer Account Fee

  •  If you're a noncredit student, you can purchase a computer account for $55 per quarter.

  • The computer account fee gives you access to the same technology resources as UW credit students, including the Student Technology Loan Program.

  • The computer account fee is nonrefundable.

 Late Fees

If you're in a certificate program and you don't register by the end of the third session of class, you may be charged a $90 late registration fee.

Other Things to Know

  • All fees are subject to change. For most courses, fees may change at the start of the academic year in September.

  • Many courses require textbooks, software or other course materials. The cost of these materials is extra. Shortly before your course begins, you’ll be sent information about any materials you need to purchase.