Leaving Active Status
Students who seek to leave active status by taking an approved Leave of Absence from NEC should review the Conservatory’s Leave of Absence Policy. The most recently updated Leave of Absence Policy is available through the Office of Academic and Student Affairs at: https://necmusic.edu/the-college/academic-and-student-affairs/student-leave-policies/.
For students leaving school between semesters, whether to go inactive or to withdraw, the effective date of the status change will be the last day of the semester completed. For a student leaving school during the semester, the effective date is the date set forth in the Leave of Absence Policy.
Students who decide to discontinue their studies or withdraw after registration must notify the Dean of Academic Affairs in writing before the first class day of the next semester. Failure to do so will result in an obligation to pay a portion of tuition and fees (see Refund and Tuition Responsibility Policy).
WITHDRAWAL
The Conservatory will administratively withdraw students who enroll in, or matriculate at, another institution, no matter what their previous status. Those wishing to withdraw from NEC should indicate their request in writing to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Advising. For students who withdraw from school but do not notify the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Advising, the effective date will be the last documented date of attendance at NEC.
SUSPENSION
Students may be suspended from their program for academic, performance, or disciplinary reasons. Suspended students wishing to return to the Conservatory must petition the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Advising for permission to do so. Students must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to successfully complete their program, as specified in their suspension letter. Petitions must be submitted by March 1 for the Fall semester, and October 1 for the Spring semester. The Assistant Dean, along with the Academic Review or Disciplinary Committee, will consider such requests in consultation with the department chair. If readmitted, suspended students will be subject to the Reactivation Fee (see Fees).
TRANSCRIPT RECORD FOR STUDENTS LEAVING ACTIVE STATUS
Students who leave active status after the Add/Drop period, for whatever reason, will receive the notation W (Withdrawn) for all courses on their transcripts.
Those who have completed at least 12 weeks of the semester may petition the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Advising for final grades or incompletes in classes or studios.