Final Deadline at Erciyes University; Risk of Student Registration Cancellation

Today, July 19, 2026, marks a decisive date for hundreds of students at Erciyes University (Erciyes Üniversitesi) in the city of Kayseri. According to reports published by local sources, including "Kayseri Olay Haber," the extended deadline for finalizing financial affairs and paying overdue tuition for the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year expires today [1]. This deadline, which had previously been extended once from June 5, has now reached its final point.

Deadline Details and Target Groups The Erciyes University Management Council, in its 17th meeting held in early June, decided to give international students, particularly Iranian students, another chance to settle their spring semester tuition fees. This decision was made due to economic conditions and existing pressures, but it has been emphasized that this date will not be extended again under any circumstances [1][3]. Students are required to finalize their payment documents in the Student Information System (OBİS) by the end of working hours today.

Serious Consequences of Failure to Act on Time According to the university's official statement, the consequences of not paying tuition by the end of today will be very strict: 1. Registration Cancellation: The names of students who have not paid their tuition will be removed from the Spring 2025-2026 semester list, and all their student rights for this term will be voided [1]. 2. Graduation Freeze: Those students who have successfully passed all their courses and are on the verge of graduation will not be allowed to receive their degree if they have financial debt, and their administrative process will remain suspended until full settlement [3].

Reactions to the Current Situation This issue has also resonated within the city of Kayseri and civil society organizations. Ali İhsan Öztürk, President of the Turan Association, reacted to this situation in a statement, believing that financial pressures alongside the region's political conditions have placed a heavy psychological burden on students. He called on the university management and philanthropists to take a supportive view of students in these difficult circumstances to prevent them from dropping out [1][3].

Final Guide for Students Students must deposit the amount using their national ID or student number through Halkbank branches, internet banking, or ATMs. After the deposit, payment confirmation must be visible in the OBİS system. Erciyes University emphasized that after the end of business hours today, no excuses will be accepted, and the system will automatically proceed to delete unauthorized cases [2].