Deposit, program fee, and tuition deadlines and policies are strictly enforced. We also understand that situations occur that may prevent you from attending or completing your Summer Abroad program or Global Internships program. In cases where a student is unable to depart for or complete a program due to circumstances beyond their control, requests for exceptions to enrollment policies and refunds may be submitted for review.
For certain circumstances, there are procedures in place for requesting policy exceptions. Please review the timeline and next steps below.
Timeline:
- Appeals for Summer 2025 programs will not be accepted after September 19, 2025, 5:00 PM PT.
-
Once an appeal has been submitted, please anticipate 4-8 weeks for the appeal review process. You will be notified via email once your appeal decision has been made.
Prior to submitting an appeal:
-
If you are considering withdrawing from your Summer Abroad or Global Internships program, please contact your Program Adviser and discuss your options. Your Adviser can assist you in understanding potential costs associated with your withdrawal, and documentation you may obtain to support the appeal process.
-
Students must be withdrawn from the program prior to submitting an appeal, as exceptions will only be considered in circumstances where a student is/was unable to continue in a program.
Submitting An Appeal:
Complete the Appeal Request E-Form and attach all supporting documentation.
Summer 2024 appeals are now closed for submission. No appeals will be accepted after Friday, September 20, 2024.
It is essential to disclose all information, reasons for the appeal, and all supporting documentation regarding your case in the initial appeal letter. Appeal Requests without sufficient supporting documentation will not be considered.
We honor the confidentiality of all supporting documentation, as well as your overall student records.
Note: You will need to use your UC Berkeley CalNet to login. Students whose CalNet has expired should reach out to Global Internships (globalinternships@berkeley.edu) or Summer Abroad (summerabroad@berkeley.edu) for assistance.
Required Documentation for the Most Common Appeals:
Medical
For a medical situation, we require verification of the severity of the condition (verification of how the condition affects your ability to perform university-level coursework), not a detailed description of the condition itself. We require a letter, typed on official letterhead, from the physician or another personal healthcare provider, or the form used by the Tang Center at UC Berkeley. The letter must be signed by the physician. Emails or unsigned letters on plain stationery are not acceptable.
Death in the Family
We require a copy of the death certificate (or verification of death from the hospital or attending physician), and the deceased's relation to the student.