ACADEMIC FEE DEADLINES
Differential Tuition and Program Fee proposals will only be accepted for GRAD programs.
The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is transitioning back to a fall-only approval cycle for tuition and academic fees, accelerating proposal timelines and moving deadlines earlier in the year. This change begins with the 2027–2028 academic year cycle, effective Fall 2027. Units should plan accordingly and prepare proposals in advance of the revised deadlines.
2028-2029 Academic Year
| Type of Fee | Needs ABOR Approval? | First Effective Term | Student Consultation Needed? | Processing Office | Submission Deadline | Est. Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Academic Fees | Yes | Summer & Fall 2028, Spring 2029 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | July 1, 2027 | December 2027 |
| Changes to Existing Fees NOT Exceeding the Growth Rates | No | Summer & Fall 2028, Spring 2029 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | July 1, 2027 | December 2027 |
| Changes to Existing Fees Exceeding the Growth Rates | Yes | Summer & Fall 2028, Spring 2029 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | July 1, 2027 | December 2027 |
| Fee Decrease | No | Fall 2028 | No | Curricular Affairs | May 1, 2028 | July 1, 2028 |
No | Spring 2029 | No | Curricular Affairs | October 1, 2028 | November 1, 2028 | |
No | Summer 2029 | No | Curricular Affairs | February 1, 2029 | March 1, 2029 |
2027-2028 Academic Year
| Type of Fee | Needs ABOR Approval? | First Effective Term | Student Consultation Needed? | Processing Office | Submission Deadline | Est. Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Academic Fees | Yes | Summer & Fall 2027, Spring 2028 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | December 2026 | |
| Changes to Existing Fees NOT Exceeding the Growth Rates | No | Summer & Fall 2027, Spring 2028 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | December 2026 | |
| Changes to Existing Fees Exceeding the Growth Rates | Yes | Summer & Fall 2027, Spring 2027 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | December 2026 | |
| Fee Decrease | No | Fall 2027 | No | Curricular Affairs | May 1, 2027 | July 1, 2027 |
No | Spring 2028 | No | Curricular Affairs | October 1, 2027 | November 1, 2027 | |
No | Summer 2028 | No | Curricular Affairs | February 1, 2028 | March 1, 202 |
| Type of Fee | Needs ABOR Approval? | First Effective Term | Student Consultation Needed? | Processing Office | Submission Deadline | Est. Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Academic Fees | Yes | Summer & Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | Yes | Academic Administration | December 1, 2025 | April 2026 |
| Changes to Existing Fees NOT Exceeding the Growth Rates | No | Summer & Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | Yes | Academic Administration | July 1, 2025 | December 2025 |
| Changes to Existing Fees Exceeding the Growth Rates | Yes | Summer & Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | Yes | Academic Administration | December 1, 2025 | April 2026 |
| Fee Decrease | No | Fall 2026 | No | Academic Administration | May 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
No | Spring 2027 | No | Academic Administration | October 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | |
No | Summer 2027 | No | Academic Administration | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |