China Summer Program in Beijing
Refunds and Cancellation
Withdrawals & Refunds
Students who are not admitted or withdraw from the program by April 3rd will receive a full refund of the $400 tuition deposit. Admitted students who withdraw between April 4th and April 26th will receive a refund of their tuition payment, minus the $400 tuition deposit. No refunds will be made after April 26, 2012.
Program Changes
Loyola Law School reserves the right to make changes to the program. Should any significant changes to the program occur, students will be advised of the changes and given the option to withdraw with a full refund.
Travel Warnings and Alerts
In the unlikely event that the U.S. State Department issues a Travel Warning or Alert covering the destination and dates of the program, the following refund policy will apply:
- If the warning or alert is issued prior to the commencement of the program, students will be notified immediately and given the opportunity to withdraw from the program with a full refund.
- If the warning or alert is issued during the course of the program, students will be notified immediately, given the opportunity to withdraw from the program, and refunded all tuition/fee charges except room and board charges utilized prior to the withdrawal.
Cancellation and Termination
Loyola Law School reserves the right to cancel or terminate the program for any reason. The decision to cancel or terminate the program is made in situations which are deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff and/or to ensure the integrity of the program. In the event that the program is canceled or terminated, applicants will be assisted in finding a similar program.
The China Summer program in Beijing has been canceled twice since it was first established in 1999. Based on recommendations made by the World Health Organization, the program was canceled in 2003 due to the SARS outbreak in China. In 2008, the program was canceled due to concerns regarding housing availability, transportation issues and overall costs created by the Summer Olympics in Beijing.
In the event that the program is canceled or terminated, the following refund policy will apply:
- If the program is canceled prior to the commencement of the program, students will be notified immediately and issued a full refund.
- If the program is terminated during the course of the program, students will be notified immediately, given the opportunity to withdraw from the program, and refunded all tuition/fee charges except room and board charges utilized prior to the withdrawal.
Under no circumstances is Loyola Law School responsible for financial losses caused by travel arrangements due to the cancellation or termination of the program.