Policies and Handbooks

Personal Conduct and Academic Integrity

While participating in a Babson Short-Term Program, students are required to:

Pre-travel Requirements

• Attend and/or complete all faculty-led, pre-departure academic sessions and all Glavin Office pre-departure orientation sessions
• Complete and submit all online forms, information, and payments as requested by the Glavin Office

While Abroad

• Observe and obey laws of host country and all academic/disciplinary regulations in effect at host institution
• Embrace the values of integrity, civility, and respect for the community and abide by the behavioral expectations outlined in Babson College's Community Standards
• Attend all lectures, company visits, and scheduled events
• Be prepared to participate actively in discussions and activities

Upon Return

• Complete the Student Experience Questionnaire (SEQ) and Glavin Office’s course evaluations
• Attend any post travel academic sessions (this session may take place while abroad)
• Complete all course deliverables as directed by the course faculty and syllabus

NOTE: Sanctions due to absence from or noncompliance with any of the above listed activities are at the discretion of the lead faculty.

Please review the Policy on International Travel and the Use of Electronic Devices Abroad published by the Office of Compliance. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Glavin Office. 

• The Glavin Office of International Education reserves space on the program for the participant upon receipt of the nonrefundable acceptance deposit. Once participation is confirmed, the College will make commitments to third parties and expend funds on behalf of the participant. In the event of a participant’s withdrawal prior to the rolling application deadline, the program manager will offer the open spot to another applicant. If it is possible to replace the withdrawn student, Babson will refund the deposit. In all other instances, Babson will make reasonable efforts to recoup the program costs expended on the participant’s behalf. However, there is no guarantee that all or any of the program costs can be recouped or will be refunded.
• The participant will be responsible for all nonrecoverable contractual financial obligations incurred by the College on their behalf.
• In the case of a bona fide medical emergency that precludes participation in the program (as evidenced by a physician’s note), Babson will make reasonable efforts to recoup the program costs expended on the participant’s behalf. However, there is no guarantee that all or any of the program costs can be recouped or will be refunded. Babson shall not be liable if it is unable to recoup or refund program costs, in whole or in part, and Babson may deduct any expenses or fees it incurs in doing so.
• In the event that Babson cancels the program before it commences or after it has started, refund of program costs (including airfare) is limited by nonrecoverable contractual obligations. There is no guarantee that all or any of the program costs can be recouped or will be refunded. Babson shall not be liable if it is unable to recoup or refund program costs, in whole or in part, and that Babson may deduct any expenses or fees it incurs in doing so.

How to Submit a Cancellation Request

Participants who wish to cancel must:

• Review the above financial policies and obligations
• Provide written notification of their intention to withdraw via their Babson College email account to the Glavin Office of International Education.

Email must include:

• The reasons for their withdrawal from the program
• Confirmation that email notification has been sent to the faculty

Notification should be sent to:

• Short-Term Program program manager (see program brochure for program manager)
• Subject: (Program Name) Cancellation

Cancellation is effective as of the date the email is sent.

• 2023-2024 Undergraduate Student Handbook (pdf)
• 2023-2024 Graduate Student Handbook (pdf)
• Babson College's Community Standards

• Undergraduate International Consulting Experience Handbook
• Graduate International Consulting Experience Handbook