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To be approved for graduation, studentsmust resolve any and all outstandingcharges of misconduct and violations ofacademic ethics, in addition to satisfyingall degree requirements and settling allfinancial obligations.Attendance and AbsencesClasses and LessonsRegular attendance in classes and lessonsis expected of all students. A statementof individual class attendance policy isprovided in each class at the beginning ofeach semester. It is expected that any illnessresulting in an absence will be appropriatelydocumented.All students who are absent from classfor an extended period of time, or for apersonal or medical emergency, shouldcontact the Office of Academic Affairswith appropriate documentation andask that their teachers be notified. Thesenotifications do not signify approval butare sent to instructors as a courtesy. Thestudent remains responsible for makingup all missed work and for securing thepermission of the instructors for absences.AuditingFull-time students may audit any Conservatoryclass with permission of theinstructor. Part-time students must paythe regular cost for each course of study,unless otherwise specified.Course Changes and WithdrawalsThe Registrar’s Office must approve allcourse additions, withdrawals, or changes.Courses or lessons dropped within the firstfour weeks of a semester will be deletedfrom the student’s registration. Withdrawalsdo not become effective until theproperly signed forms are received in theRegistrar’s Office. Courses dropped afterthe fourth week of the semester will berecorded with an automatic grade of W.The deadline for changing sections orwithdrawing from classes is the end of the10th week of the semester. Exact deadlinedates are listed in the Academic Calendar.Courses may not be changed fromCredit to Audit after the sixth week of thesemester.Change of MajorStudents requesting a change of majormust qualify through auditions and interviewswith appropriate faculty. To initiatea change of major, a student must completea Change of Major form available inthe Admissions Office.Interruption of Degree WorkA leave of absence is an approved interruptionof a degree program that is subjectto a fixed duration and/or specific requirementsfor return. A withdrawal is a completedeparture from the Conservatoryand its degree programs. A withdrawalcan only be reversed through the mechanismsof re-audition and petition of therelevant academic committee. Studentswho do not return from a leave of absenceafter two semesters or contact the Officeof Academic Affairs for an extension of athird semester will be automatically withdrawnfrom the Conservatory.Leave of AbsenceA student may request a leave of absenceby contacting the Associate Dean for AcademicAffairs. The Peabody Conservatory isnot obliged to grant a leave of absence. Studentsshould present compelling personalor professional reasons for the interruptionof studies when requesting a leave ofabsence. A leave of absence is not grantedretroactively. Students must request theleave of absence before postponing theirstudies. Moreover, a leave of absence is subjectto the following conditions: dentwho has matriculated into theConservatory. coursework to fulfill the requirementsof a degree program.30
their coursework are no longer eligiblefor a leave of absence. jeopardy for dismissal on academicgrounds. arrangements regarding his or her visawith the International Student Advisor. must make the appropriate arrangementswith the Financial Aid office. for all financial obligations, includingbut not limited to tuition, instrumentloans, library fines, and residence fees.If a leave of absence has been granted,the leave will be made for a fixed durationof one semester or one year. During thattime, a student may not be enrolled as afull-time student at another institution.Any credits earned at another institutionduring the leave of absence must beapproved for transfer by the AssociateDean for Academic Affairs in consultationwith department chairs.A student on a leave of absence mustnotify the Office of Academic Affairs inwriting of the intent to return by November15 for re-enrollment the followingspring semester, or by April 15 for fallre-enrollment. A tuition deposit of $50 isrequired at that time to reserve space onthe major teacher’s roster; however, a studentrequesting a leave of absence is notguaranteed a space in a teacher’s studioupon return to school.Medical Leave of AbsenceIn certain circumstances, a student with achronic condition that is documented bylicensed caregiver will be placed on a medicalor involuntary leave of absence by theAssociate Dean for Student Affairs. A studentwill be administratively withdrawnfrom all classes and receive no credit. Thisstep will be taken when necessary to protectthe safety of the student or other individualsor to preserve the integrity of theuniversity’s learning environment. Such adecision may be based on behavior and/orcommunication that: or safety of the student or others damage to the property or resources ofthe university or alcohol abuse of the university community ingincompatible with successful participationin the academic programIf a medical or involuntary leave ofabsence is required, the leave may notexceed one year without the studentrequesting an extension and providingthe appropriate documentation from alicensed professional. A student wishing toreturn must notify the Office of StudentAffairs in writing of the intent to return.An assessment of the student’s fitness forreturn will be required as a condition ofreturning from a medical or involuntaryleave of absence and study at the Conservatorymay only resume at the scheduledstart of a semester.Extended LeaveAny student on a leave of absence mustreport his or her status to the Conservatoryby the middle of the second semesterof leave in order to make arrangements toreturn or to extend the leave of absencefor an additional one semester. Studentswho are granted an extension to a leaveof absence beyond the originally stipulatedyear must petition the appropriateacademic committee for readmission andcertification of previously earned creditstoward the degree program. This processmay include re-auditioning and/or placementtests in specific areas. The maximum31
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