In 2022-2023 the University established a common academic calendar framework across all academic programs at University of Redlands, with the exception of the Graduate School of Theology (GST). This means that all academic programs start and finish within a common block of instructional weeks, which enables students improved access to register for courses across the University.
The common academic program maximizes access to courses, study away programs, and pathways for all of our students. It also streamlines billing and maximizes financial aid opportunities for students with the most demonstrated financial need. For purposes of financial aid and billing, the University has established three periods of enrollment detailed below.
Fall 2024: Classes that fall between September 3, 2024 and December 21, 2024
Spring 2025: Classes that fall between January 6, 2025 and April 26, 2025
Summer 2025: Classes that fall between May 5, 2025 and August 23, 2025
Please review the FAQs below for more information about the benefits of the University’s common calendar and how it will impact your billing and financial aid experience. If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services at SFS@051857.com or 909-748-8047.
General Financial Aid FAQs
The current Academic Calendar can be found here.
Yes, monthly payment plans will continue to be available for all periods of enrollment.
This will only impact financial aid of College of Arts and Sciences Students for classes during the summer period (May 5, 2025 to August 16, 2025). Financial aid for all other schools and all other terms will not change. Please review your financial aid offer letter in Self-Service for information about your financial aid.
Financial aid for College of Arts and Sciences students for classes during Summer 2025 will be reviewed beginning in April 2025. Financial aid eligibility will be reviewed based on prevailing policies for State, Federal and Institutional financial aid using each student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) and enrolled credits for the period of enrollment between May 5, 2025 to August 16, 2025, typically referred to as May Term and Summer Term.
Students enrolled in May Term and Summer classes in the College of Arts and Sciences will now be billed in early April 2024 for their combined May Term and Summer Term tuition, room, and meal plan, if applicable. Students will have 30 days to establish satisfactory payment arrangements through a one-time payment, payment plan, or financial aid.
The billing process for all other schools and all other terms will not change.
CAS Financial Aid FAQs
College of Arts and Sciences students who are eligible for a Federal Direct Loan, can use their loans during the summer period if the following are true:
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits during the Summer period
- Did NOT use all or a part of their federal direct loans during the Fall/Spring terms
Most other types of financial aid are not available for the Summer Term. If you have questions about your individual situation, please reach out to Student Financial Services.
Yes, CAS students may take two residential (on-campus) or online May Terms free of tuition charges. May Term Travel and Nonresidential CSAC courses are not considered residential (on-campus) courses and are excluded from calculation for two tuition free May Terms. Registration for additional May Term courses will be charged at the established per credit rate for the academic year.
Students enrolled in residential (on-campus) May Terms and living on campus will be charged housing during May Term.
May Term Housing Rate: $433
May/Summer Term Financial Aid FAQs
No, your eligibility for loans for classes during the Summer period (May 5, 2025 and August 16, 2025) will be determined based on your enrollment during that period. To be eligible for a Parent PLUS loan you must be enrolled in at least 6 credits. For private loans, you will need to check with your lender about specific enrollment criteria.
Yes, all students enrolled in residential (on-campus) May Terms and living on campus will be charged for a meal plan during May Term.
May Term Meal Plan Rate: $472
Registration for additional May Term courses is charged at the established per credit tuition rate for the academic year, which is $1,880 per credit.
Students participating in a May Term Travel Course will be billed in January 2025 or within seven business days of registering for the May Term Travel Course. Each May Term Travel Course has its own cost and refund policy. For more information about May Term Travel Courses, please contact the Study Away Office or your course’s faculty member. This information can be found at http://cbgv.051857.com/study/study-away/cas-study-away/programs/may-term-travel-courses/.
Students can begin making payments toward their May Term Travel Course at the time the charge is applied to self-service and a satisfactory payment arrangement must be made by April 2025. Students participating in May Term Travel Courses have a variety of payment options, including one- time payments, monthly payment plans, and financial aid.