Registration
Registration at New England Conservatory is an agreement between the student and NEC to accept all rules and regulations set forth by the institution. Registration certifies enrollment in classes, ensembles, and studios; it also continues long-term advising about programs and careers. New students must provide the Registrar’s Office with proof of qualifying degrees to register. An official transcript which includes all applicable degrees conferred as well as their date of conferral constitutes such proof.
New students register during Orientation in fall and spring; continuing students register beginning in October and March (see Academic Calendar for specific dates).
Continuing students must meet with their academic advisor each semester before they register. Students register for all degree requirements, as outlined in their Program of Study (see sections on Undergraduate and Graduate programs of study for complete information). Those wishing to enroll in courses requiring an audition or instructor’s consent must obtain the instructor’s permission to do so.
Students who do not register during the prescribed registration period will be charged a late registration fee (see Fees). Students returning to active status may register during the registration period or in the first week of classes at no charge.
ADDING OR DROPPING CLASSES DURING TERM
Students may add or drop classes during the Add/Drop period (see Academic Calendar). Adding or dropping studio, ensemble, or chamber music requires written permission from the appropriate department. Dropped courses do not appear on transcripts.
WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES DURING TERM
After the Add/Drop period ends, students may withdraw from classes by consulting with their academic advisor and completing the appropriate paperwork. Students who simply stop attending a course and do not complete the appropriate paperwork will have the grade of F recorded for the course in question. Students may not withdraw from promotionals, recitals, ensembles, studios, or chamber music, except by department consent and with approval of the academic advisor and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs for Advising. No one may withdraw a course or courses during the final two weeks of the course or courses in question. Withdrawals are notated as W on transcripts.