Withdrawals and Refunds

How to Withdraw from a Berklee Course

After the deadline to drop a course has passed, students may withdraw from a course by submitting a Withdrawal from Courses form (login required). A withdrawn course will remain on a transcript with a grade of "W" (Withdrawn) and is not eligible for a tuition refund.

Please note: Withdrawn courses are considered attempted courses and, as such, may affect a student’s satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Withdrawn courses are not considered when calculating a student’s GPA. If you receive financial aid or veterans’ benefits, withdrawal from a course(s) may reduce your eligibility for aid. If you are an international student, withdrawal from a course(s) may jeopardize your F-1 Visa status.

There are many things to think through when considering a course withdrawal. You can visit a student success advisor during drop-in hours or reach out to your program advisor or department to see if it is the right choice for you.

Semester course withdrawal deadlines are listed in the Academic Calendar. 

How to Withdraw from Berklee

Students who wish to withdraw from Berklee are required to complete a Withdrawal from the College form in order to be officially withdrawn from the term. Here are the locations where you can do this:

  1. US citizens (or permanent residents) who are withdrawing from Berklee for any non-medical reason must either schedule an appointment with their success advisor or meet with an advisor during advising drop-ins. Graduate students should reach out to their program advisor or department.
  2. US citizens (or permanent residents) who are withdrawing from Berklee for any medical reason must have medical documentation providing the need and schedule an appointment with a case manager.
  3. International students withdrawing from Berklee for either medical or non-medical reasons must schedule an appointment with their international advisor. Please note that international students in F-1 status may affect their immigration status by withdrawing from Berklee.
  4. Valencia students who are withdrawing from Berklee for any non-medical reason must schedule an appointment with the Academic Affairs team in Valencia. This applies to graduate students, First Year Abroad students, and Berklee and non-Berklee Study Abroad students.
  5. Valencia students who are withdrawing from Berklee for any medical reason must schedule an appointment with the Director for Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion office in Valencia, or a staff member assigned by the office. This applies to graduate students, First Year Abroad students, and Berklee and non-Berklee Study Abroad students.

Entering Berklee Students

Students who have not yet begun taking classes at Berklee and no longer wish to attend should email the Office of Admissions to make their request.

Other Refund Information

Fees


All fees are nonrefundable after the start of classes.

Tuition Credit

Students withdrawing before the end of the fourth week of classes in either the fall or spring semesters, or by the end of the third week of classes in the summer semester, are entitled to a credit of part of their tuition. No deduction is made for temporary absence, nor is any credit granted if students are suspended, dismissed, or leave Berklee without officially withdrawing. Learn more about receiving tuition credit after withdrawing from Berklee here.

Students also have the option to sign up for an additional tuition insurance program provided through GradGuard Tuition Insurance. This coverage supplements Berklee’s student refund policy. More information can be found at the Tuition Insurance page. 

Financial Aid Recipients


Financial aid awards may be prorated or canceled upon withdrawal from Berklee, which may create a balance due. Contact One Stop for more information.

Housing


Students living in one of Berklee's residence halls must vacate the residence within 48 hours of withdrawing from Berklee. Those students should contact the Housing Office prior to leaving Berklee. Refunds are based on the student's checkout date from the residence hall, not the student's withdrawal date. The policies governing withdrawal from the residence halls are stated in the Housing Contract signed by the student.

Computer Purchase


Students withdrawing from Berklee are not eligible for a refund or credit for their computer purchase. Once the laptop has been picked up and signed for, there are no refunds.

Berklee Student Health Insurance


Students who are enrolled in Berklee's health insurance plan and who withdraw from Berklee after the start of any semester will continue to have coverage through August 14 of the following year. For more information about Berklee's student health insurance plan, please visit Berklee's page at Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk.