Student Fees

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism will charge $1,382.90 in fees for the first two semesters and $590 in fees during the third semester for full-time students. The description of those fees is as follows:

The January Academy Fee will cover the costs of workshops offered between the first and second semesters.

The Consolidated Fee ensures the continuation, expansion, and establishment of critical university-wide services including but not limited to: the processing of financial aid applications, the immunization program, the job location/development program and other services.

The Technology Fee will help defray the cost of electronic databases, computer hardware and software, help desk service, and computer and network maintenance.

The Program Supplement Fee will cover curricular and extracurricular opportunities that enhance the scholastic experience of the entire student body, including all costs associated with high profile speakers and screenings, school-wide receptions, workshops and classroom materials. In addition, this account could be used to cover costs associated with technology upgrades that benefit the student body as a whole.

The Student Activity Fee will cover costs associated with extracurricular education programs such as a speaker series, a journalism film series, special skills workshops and other events requested by students.

*The Equipment Insurance Fee will cover costs associated with extracurricular education programs such as a speaker series, a journalism film series, special skills workshops and other events requested by students.

The Student Senate Fee is allocated to the University Student Senate.

Non-Instructional Fees: For non-instructional fees, such as duplicate diploma and transcript, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Technology Costs: Our students are expected to possess an Apple laptop computer, a smartphone, and a few other pieces of personal technology. Our students can expect to spend between $2000 and $3000 on equipment and software.

NOTE: All tuition and fee schedules are subject to change without notice. All tuition and fees for each semester must be paid in full no later than thirty days after the start of the semester. Unpaid tuition and fees after that time will result in cancellation of class registration for the term.