...for K-12 student programs
Full refunds will be made up until two weeks prior to the program start date. No refunds will be made for withdrawals subsequent to that date or for non-attendance. If a field trip or program is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather factors, the BTC Institute will provide full reimbursement.
This policy applies to the following programs:
Biotechnology Field Trips
Camp Biotech I & II
Bell Burnell Observatory Field Trips
...for adult courses
If you have registered for a workshop or course but cannot attend, you may transfer the registration to a colleague within your organization, or you may transfer to another scheduled workshop within 12 months of the original. There is no charge for transfers.
For cancellations made more than two weeks before the start of the workshop, you will be refunded the tuition fee minus a 5% fee.
For cancellations made within the two weeks prior to the workshop start date, 50% of the tuition will be refunded.
No refunds will be made for non-attendance or withdrawals after the start of each workshop.
Note: The BTC Institute may cancel or postpone any workshop or course due to unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, we will provide full tuition reimbursement. We are not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses including imposed penalties by airlines, hotels, or travel agents.
...for events
If you have registered and paid for an event but but cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to a colleague without charge. Full refunds will be made up until two weeks prior to the event. No refunds will be made for withdrawals subsequent to that date, or for non-attendance.