Explanation of Fees

College Fee

The College Fee is charged to all undergraduate students (excluding Summer). This is a non-refundable fee that covers digital services such as internet access, email, library resources, computer labs, security, help-desk services, software, and wireless networks. 

Student Activity Fee

The student activity fee is charged to all undergraduate students (excluding Summer) and administered by the student government to cover the budget of certain student organizations in which all students may participate or from which they receive benefits.

Enrollment Deposit/Orientation Fee

All first-time traditional-age students must pay a $250 enrollment deposit which is non-refundable. This deposit covers the Orientation Fee ($250) that every student must pay even if they do not attend orientation.

Technology Fee

The technology fee is $30.00 non-refundable fee only charged during the Summer semester. This covers digital services such as internet access, email, library resources, computer labs, security, help-desk services, software, and wireless networks. 

Athletic Insurance is required of all students participating in intercollegiate athletics. The Athletic Department will send information about this coverage.

ID Replacement Charge

If your Guilford College-issued ID has been lost or damaged beyond use, there is a $25 replacement fee. Replacement cards are issued in ITS office Help Desk located on the first floor of the Bauman Communication Center.

Returned Check Charge

Returned checks will be re-deposited one time unless we are notified otherwise. A $35 handling charge will be added to the student’s account each time a check is returned because of insufficient funds or other reasons. This is applicable to all checks written to Guilford College.

Late Fee

A $250 Late Fee is assessed on all accounts with past due balance after the first day of classes each semester. 

Room and Board

Guilford College is a residential campus, therefore, all traditional students are required to have an on-campus housing assignment and meal plan unless excluded from the Residential Contract or approved for an off-campus release. If you have not been granted an off-campus release and have not completed a housing application, you will be assigned a room and meal plan and must pay all related charges. Please go to https://www.guilford.edu/life/living-and-eating to review the Residential Contract, complete the application for housing and/or submit an off-campus release application. Any concerns should be directed to the Residential Education and Housing Office at 336-316-2105 or resed@guilford.edu.