University of Idaho students who are among those fighting wildland and forest fires across the West this summer can request a delayed return to classes.

Fire season continues into the early fall, past the start of the UI’s academic year Aug. 25.

As has been the case for many years, students need to contact the Registrar’s Office, which in turn will e-mail the information to their instructors, university housing, financial aid, student accounts and the Dean of Students Office.

If a student decides not to return for the semester, tuition and fees are refunded.

Last year, 13 students delayed their return to campus due to the severe fire season.