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. Beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year cycle (effective Fall 2027), units should plan accordingly.
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 2026, Spring 2027 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | August 1, 2026 | December 2026 |
| Changes to Existing Fees NOT Exceeding the Growth Rates | No | Summer & Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | August 1, 2026 | December 2026 |
| Changes to Existing Fees Exceeding the Growth Rates | Yes | Summer & Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | Yes | Curricular Affairs | August 1, 2026 | 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 |