Fees & Payment
Fees for VISIT Cal Poly include Program and Application fees, International Student fee, and tuition fees for classes. Program costs do not include miscellaneous fees, the cost of textbooks or other personal and/or travel expenses. Note: All fees subject to change, pending Campus fee approval.
Living on-campus is not required. However, if you wish to live in Cal Poly's Cerro Vista apartment complex or Poly Canyon Village, an approximate cost breakdown will be provided to you by University Housing office by request. If living off-campus is preferable, costs vary depending on available housing in the surrounding community.
After being accepted into the VISIT Cal Poly program, a My Cal Poly Portal account will be set up for you and all fees will be charged to your student account. Fees can be paid by credit card, international wire transfer, money order, or by personal check in US dollars. Visit Student Accounts for additional details on how to pay fees.
Cost and due dates for fees can be found below.
Year-Round Program Cost Breakdown
| PROGRAM FEES | Cost | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee One-time fee |
$200 | Approx. 3 weeks prior to start of term |
| International Student Fee Charged each quarter of attendance |
$300 | Approx. 3 weeks prior to start of each term |
| Program Fee (per quarter) Charged each quarter of attendance |
$1,250 | Approx. 3 weeks prior to start of term |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | Cost is dependent on the quarter of attendance see International Student Health Information | Charges are posted at the time of enrollment and are due within 7 calendar days |
| Course Fee for Undergraduate Students $318/unit, 12 units minimum |
$3,816/quarter | Charges are posted at the time of enrollment and are due within 7 calendar days |
| Course Fee for Graduate Students $349/unit, 8 units minimum |
$2,792/quarter | Charges are posted at the time of enrollment and are due within 7 calendar days |
For a list of estimated living expenses, please visit the Financial Aid website. Please also remember to add the health insurance fee to your living expenses. For details on health insurance, please see International Student Health Information.
Refund Policies
Application Fee
The VISIT Cal Poly application fee is non-refundable.
International Student Fee
The >International Student Fee is non-refundable.
Program Fee
- Program applicants who have demonstrated their intent to participate in the program and who have not withdrawn from the program as of the payment due date may be fully liable for the program fee as of the close of business on the payment due date.
Course Fee
Please see the Open University Important Dates and Deadlines for details on withdrawing from courses. Students participating in the VISIT Program are enrolled in courses through Open University enrollment process and follow the same deadlines for withdrawing from courses.
If you wish to withdraw after you have accepted your offer to participate in the Cal Poly VISIT program, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Please email withdrawal requests to visit@calpoly.edu.