Refund Policies

All applicants that are accepted into the program and confirm participation are subject to the following withdrawal and refund policies. Please note that these policies are only relevant to fees charged by the Institute and may vary from your home institution or provider. Students enrolling through their home university or through a program provider should consult their university’s study abroad office or the provider for applicable refund policies for Umbra programs.

Withdrawal Prior to Arrival

Students that withdraw more than 60 days of the arrival day will receive a FULL-REFUND.
For students that withdraw within 60 days of the arrival day, the following fees will be applied:

Semester Programs
Withdrawal fee $950.00 PLUS the full semester housing fee.

Summer Programs
Withdrawal fee of $450.00 PLUS the full summer housing fee.

Custom Programs
The withdrawal fee will be calculated on a case-by-case basis as each custom program’s length, cost, and non-refundable costs vary.

Note: Housing is secured in advance of each semester and fees are paid in full and are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Withdrawal After Arrival

Semester Programs
For students that withdraw after arrival during a semester program, the following refund policies will apply:

Summer and Short-Term Programs
There are NO REFUNDS after arrival for summer sessions and non-semester programs.

Suspension of Classes

Suspension of In-Classroom Teaching Only

If the Institute finds it necessary to cancel live, in-class lessons temporarily, yet circumstances allow students to remain in Italy and in their apartments, the Institute will refund all unused in-person activities and field trip fees that cannot be attended. Students will however complete the academic program remotely (both synchronous and non-synchronous classes) while in Italy and receive full academic credit for all courses. 

Suspension of All On-Site Programming and Services

If circumstances require that all live, in-class sessions are suspended and the Institute requires that all students must vacate student housing and return home, the Institute will refund all unused course activities, studio fees, and field trip fees. Students will complete the academic program remotely (both synchronous and non-synchronous classes) and receive full academic credit for all courses. 

Note: Refunds are only relevant to fees charged by the Institute. Students should consult their university’s study abroad office regarding their home university’s refund policies.