Policy on Refunding Student Tuition and Fees in Case of Circumstances Beyond the College’s Control

I. Purpose

To clarify expectations of refunds of student tuition and fees related to adjustments to operations at New York Medical College, including Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College, (the “College”) due to Emergency Situations and Other Unforeseen Circumstances Beyond the College’s Control.

II. Policy

Although classes are planned to commence and conclude on the dates indicated in the academic calendar, via modalities (in person, remote, hybrid) and with the instructors listed in class schedules and elsewhere on the College’s website, publications and announcements, Emergency Situations and Other Unforeseen Circumstances Beyond the College’s Control may necessitate occasional adjustments to class schedules and extension of time for completion of class assignments, and/or modification of teaching modalities, course instructors, location of classes, and modalities for delivering academic support services and student activities, and closure or adjustment of student housing accommodations.

The College shall not be responsible for the refund of any tuition or fees in the event of any such occurrence, or for failure of a class or academic support services or student activities to be completed on the date originally scheduled or via the original modality, or with the original faculty or staff member or in the original location. Nor shall the College be liable for any consequential damages as a result of such changes.

If the College voluntarily provides any refunds as an exception to this policy, no provision of this policy shall be waived or discharged.

III. Scope

This policy applies to all students at New York Medical College and all students at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College.

IV. Definition 

Emergency Situations and Other Unforeseen Circumstances Beyond the College’s Control– will be determined by the Chancellor and CEO of the College and include but are not limited to risk of exposure to communicable diseases within or in the area surrounding the College, government emergency directives and/or actions, strikes, termination of contracts or cessation of services by vendors, faculty illness, malfunction of College equipment (including computers), unavailability of particular College facilities occasioned by loss of access to or damage to the premises, repairs or other causes, and temporary school closing because of inclement weather or other risks to health and life safety.

V. Effective Date

This policy is effective immediately.

VI. Policy Management

Executive Stakeholder: Chancellor and CEO
Oversight Office: Chancellor’s Office