Policies
Registration
We accept registration by fax, by mail, in person and online; we do not accept registration over the telephone. To register, you must submit the completed registration form with payment in full. Payment may be made in the form of a check or money order payable to The University of the Arts or by credit card – American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis.
The University reserves the right to deny registration to any student based upon the student’s prior behavior or actions in a previous class, program or workshop at the University.
Additionally, any current student may be dismissed from his/her class and the program if found to be disruptive or behaving inappropriately in class or on the University campus. Students dismissed from any UArts Continuing Studies program will be denied admission to future terms and programs.
Students in the Division of Continuing Studies are expected to adhere to a Student Code of Conduct.
Course Cancellation
The University of the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. If a cancellation should occur, students will be notified prior to the start of classes and will have the option of taking another course or receiving a full refund.
Tuition Discounts
Discounts must be calculated and reflected in payment at the time of registration; no refunds will be issued retroactively to correct overpayment.
Alumni
Graduates of the University of the Arts, Philadelphia College of Art and Design or the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition only.
Note: Alumni discounts are only recognized with online registration if you have previously registered for a class using an alumni discount.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Members of AIA are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition only. Members must include a copy of their membership with registration form and payment at the time of registration.
American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) Philadelphia
Members of AIGA Philadelphia are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition only. Members must include a copy of their membership card with registration form and payment at the time of registration.
Haviland Society
Tuition discounts may be available for donors to the University of the Arts. Some restrictions may apply. For more information, please contact Development at 215.717.6140.
Philadelphia Orchestra Subscribers
Philadelphia Orchestra subscribers are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition only. Subscribers must include a copy of their membership card with registration form and payment at the time of registration.
Note: AIA, AIGA, Haviland Society and Philadelphia Orchestra discounts are not available via online registration.
Third-Party Billing and Sponsored Students
Third-party billing is when a company or government/outside agency has established special billing arrangements to cover tuition and/or fees for students that it sponsors. The University must receive an authorization from the sponsoring agency before third-party billing can be processed. All billing authorizations – which may be a letter, purchase order or voucher – must be on official agency letterhead and signed by an officer of the organization.
Payment by the sponsor must be made directly to the University; agreements where payments are sent to the student cannot be honored. All authorizations must include the term or dates that the authorization is in effect. Continuing Education cannot accommodate any restrictions or contingencies on the authorization. For instance, if the agency requires grade or transcript information before payment, the University cannot authorize third-party billing.
All sponsored students are required to complete a Tuition Repayment Agreement (promissory note) in order to be registered for the class and to initiate third-party billing. In the event of non-payment or partial payment by the third-party agency, the student will be charged for the unpaid amount. Third parties are invoiced after the class is confirmed to run. Payments must be made within 30 days of billing. If payment is not received within 30 days, the agency and the student will be notified, and the student will be billed for the unpaid amount as authorized on the Tuition Repayment Agreement. Any charges that are not paid by the sponsor are billed directly to the student.
Download Tuition Repayment Agreement 
Supplies
Supplies are the responsibility of the student. Supply lists will be available online one week prior to the start of classes and can be accessed by selecting the Syllabus link on the individual course page.
Note: Cash, check and credit cards are not accepted through the University’s departmental resale programs. Materials such as metals, clay and various tools must be purchased with a FreedomPay card. Students wishing to use the University’s Imaging Lab for print output should likewise get a FreedomPay card. You can activate an account directly with FreedomPay and fund it with cash, electronic bank account withdrawal, credit or debit card. Visit FreedomPay on the Web www.freedompay.com or call 888.495.0222 for more information.
Online + Hybrid Courses
Students enrolled in online and hybrid courses will receive an email invitation to join the online classroom one week prior to the start of classes.
Attendance
All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness or absence. Repeated absences may result in a grade of “F” for a course.
Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal.
Academic Information
The University of the Arts is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Continuing Education offers courses for Continuing Education Credit. Courses in this program are indicated with a “CE” prefix. Courses for credit have a “C” suffix and courses for non-credit have an “N” suffix.
Grading
Grading System
| A 4.00 | A- 3.67 | B+ 3.33 | B 3.00 | B- 2.67 |
| C+ 2.33 | C 2.00 | C- 1.67 | D+ 1.33 | D 1.00 |
| F 0.00 | I Incomplete | P Pass |
An incomplete grade may be granted only in extraordinary circumstances defined below that prevent the student from completing coursework by the end of the semester. The grade “I” is only given when the completed portion of the student’s coursework is of passing quality.
Extraordinary circumstances include:
- Serious student illness, accompanied by a doctor’s certificate
- Extreme emergency, substantiated by written documentation
To receive the grade of Incomplete, the student must obtain written approval from the course instructor and the Continuing Education Coordinator prior to the conclusion of the semester. Incomplete grades not cleared by the end of the sixth week following the due date on the final coursework will automatically be assigned grade of “F.”
Advising
Please call, email or stop by with any questions.
Continuing Education
Phone: 215.717.6095
Email: ce@uarts.edu
Walk-In Location
Terra Hall,
211 S. Broad Street,
Philadelphia, 9th Floor, Room 901
Teacher Professional Development
PA Act 48
Continuing Education at the University of the Arts offers a wide range of programs authorized to fulfill Act 48 activity hours. Each class hour is equivalent to one Act 48 hour. Call 215.717.6095 for more information.
Note: Act 48 activity hours are different from the Act 48 credits available in the Division of Continuing Studies’ Professional Institute for Educators.
Transcript Requests
Transcript requests can be made online, in person and by mail. The cost for normal service is $5; additional fees apply for fax, emergency, FedEx and international service. Full details are available online at:
Center City Parking Discount
Students attending classes at UArts are eligible for a parking discount through a private vendor. The discounted rate of $7 is available Monday – Friday evenings only and may be discontinued at any time. Students will receive specific details at the time of registration.
This is not a contractual document.The University of the Arts reserves the right to change any curricular offering, policy, faculty assignment, or financial regulation described on the website. The University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission and scholarships, and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability.