Bursar

Welcome to the Office of the Bursar!

Our mission is to provide friendly, professional, and efficient support to students, families, and colleagues鈥攚hile also responsibly managing the university鈥檚 financial resources.

Have questions? Need assistance? We're here for you!


Complete your Fall 2025 Health Insurance Waiver Now!

All full-time undergraduate, all School of Law and all international students are required to have health insurance. Students with an existing plan must provide their plan documentation, and those without insurance must participate in our university health insurance plan. To waive the university's plan and remove the fee of $3,418, submit proof of adequate coverage no later than August 18, 2025. Only students can access the waiver form with their RWU login credentials.


Office of the Bursar

What We Do at the Office of the Bursar

The Office of the Bursar is here to support students and families with a variety of financial services. Our responsibilities include鈥攂ut are not limited to鈥攖he following:

  • Posting charges and credits to student accounts

  • Issuing billing statements through the Student Account Center (SAC)

  • Helping students explore payment options and create payment plans

  • Processing tuition and fee payments

  • Managing and collecting payments on past-due accounts

  • Handling university deposits

  • Issuing refunds for overpaid accounts

We operate within a framework of policies and procedures that may be set at the federal, state, institutional, or departmental level. Our goal is to ensure these guidelines are followed consistently and appropriately in all situations.

Above all, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming, supportive, and proactive environment for students, families, and colleagues.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Payment Due Dates

University

  • Fall semester: July 3
  • Spring semester: January 2
  • Summer: June 2

School of Law

  • Fall semester: August 1
  • Spring semester: January 2
  • Summer: May 15

Helpful Links

Financial Aid
Student Refund Policy