Practicing Because of the limited space in the Conservatory buildings, School of Continuing Education students are not permitted use of the practice facilities other than at lesson, class, or rehearsal times. The academic year is divided into a fall and spring semester of 15 weeks each, plus a nine-week summer session. Regular attendance is expected. Make-up lessons cannot be guaranteed if absence is incurred by the student. In case of teacher absence, make-ups will be arranged by the teacher.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they receive the lessons for which they have paid.
Students experiencing unusual teacher absentee problems should contact the SCE Registrar. Every year nearly 600 NEC performances, most of which are free, take place in the Conservatory's own concert halls and throughout Boston. For the few concerts that are ticketed, prices are considerably lower than the norm, with discounted student and senior citizen rates. All students will be issued an i.d. card upon full payment of their tuition and fees. The card is required to enter the building and to use the Firestone Library recordings and Spaulding Library scores and books.