Distance M.Arch

Distance Master of Architecture Tuition Refund Policy

The refund schedule for Distance Master of Architecture Degree Students is as follows:

  • Written notice of In-Semester Withdrawal received by Registrar prior to the first date of on-line classes: 100% refund, less $50 tuition adjustment fee;
  • Written notice of In-Semester Withdrawal received by Registrar prior to the first date of the in-Boston intensive: 75% refund;
  • Written notice of In-Semester Withdrawal received by Registrar after the first date of the in-Boston intensive: No refund except by decision of the Appeals Committee.

Please keep the following information in mind when considering a withdrawal:

  • Refunds are granted only in the case of an In-Semester Withdrawal. There is no refund for reducing your course load.
  • Your decision to withdraw must be submitted in writing to the Registrar’s office. Forms are available at student affairs or online. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 7:30 pm and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
  • If you have Federal Student Aid, you are strongly advised to speak to a member of the Financial Aid staff prior to withdrawing for the semester. Withdrawing from the BAC will impact your financial aid eligibility.
  • Please note:  The On-Campus Degree and Continuing Education programs have separate registration and refund policies. On-Campus Degree students should contact the Bursar by email or at 617-585-0115 for more information. Continuing Education students should contact Continuing Education by email or at  617-585-0101 for more information. If you have any questions about the tuition refund policy, please contact the Bursar by email or at 617-585-0115.

In addition, in the case of an in-semester withdrawal, BAC Institutional Aid—Program Development Grants, Opportunity Grants, and Merit Scholarships—is cancelled per the following schedule:

  • Written notice of In-Semester Withdrawal received by Registrar prior to the first date of on-line classes: 100% cancellation;
  • Written notice of In-Semester Withdrawal received by Registrar prior to the first date of the in-Boston intensive: 75% cancellation;
  • Written notice of In-Semester Withdrawal received by Registrar after the first date of the in-Boston intensive: No cancellation, except by decision of the Appeals Committee.

If you have any questions about the institutional aid cancellation policy, please contact the Financial Aid office by email or at 617-585-0125.