POLICIES
Admission Policy
The University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission and conducts all educational programs and activities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
The University of the Arts Pre-College Summer Institute accepts all students that meet admission requirements. However, 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.
College Credit
Please note that all Pre-College Summer Institute offerings are non-credit-bearing.
Assessment
We do not give grades in any Pre-College Summer Institute program. Instructors will assess students in Acting, Art + Media Exploration and Musical Theater at the end of the program; assessments will be mailed home in September. All students will also receive a certificate of completion that will be mailed home in September.
Student Schedules
On the pages describing each program, sample schedules have been provided. Please see individual program descriptions for information on dates and length of day. Students will receive a specific schedule upon check-in at the Pre-College Summer Institute, with the exception of Jazz and Dance, which will be distributed on the first day of classes after assessment. It is difficult to make changes to a student’s schedule after registration, but written requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No course changes can be made after the start of the program. All students are required to participate fully in their program, with no options for partial days or courses.
Course and Program Cancellations
The University of the Arts Pre-College Summer Institute reserves the right to cancel classes or change faculty; we will make every effort to accommodate students should such an event occur.
Attendance Policy
All students are expected to attend classes each day. If a commuter student is unable to attend classes, the student’s parent or guardian must contact Pre-College Programs to excuse the student. Residential students must report to health services if they are ill.
Non-Resident Student Policy
It is the presumption of the Pre-College Summer Institute that all non-resident students will be living at home under the supervision of their parents/guardians for the duration of their UArts experience. If the student is planning on living at the home of someone other than a parent or guardian, the parent must indicate this on the registration form and provide Pre-College Programs with all pertinent contact information including the address and phone of the individual hosting the student.
DISCOUNTS
The University provides two different types of discounts: a child of alum discount and a returning student discount. Students are eligible to receive only one discount per session. Discounts are non-transferable and are applied to tuition costs only (not to fees or housing costs). Please be sure to enter the appropriate information where indicated on the registration form. There will be no refund given for students who fail to disclose discount information after payment has been made.
Child of Alum Discount
If a student is the son or daughter of a UArts, PCPA, or PCAD alum, that student is entitled to a 10% discount (on tuition only). The parent must state the year, major and school graduated from on the registration form.
Returning Student Discount
If a student has participated in a prior Pre-College Summer Institute or Pre-College Saturday School program at The University of the Arts, he/she is entitled to a 10% discount (on tuition only). Please enter the term, year, program and course on the registration form. Note that retroactive refunds can not be made for forms that are not filled out correctly.
FEES
Program Fee
All students are required to pay the $150 program fee at the time of registration. The program fee covers the cost of classroom trips and activities as well as some classroom supplies and instructional expenses. This fee is required of all students in all programs and is not refundable.
International Student Fee
All students who reside outside of the United States must pay an International Student Processing Fee of $200.00 which is due at the time of registration. This fee covers the cost of postage for express mailing registration materials and billing packets. This fee is non-refundable.
Social Activities Registration & Fees
After registration, students will receive a schedule of optional social activities. Students may pre-register for these activities by mailing in a registration form. Some activities have an associated fee. Social Activity fees are non-refundable. These fees are sent directly to the Student Activities Office.
Evening Workshops Registration & Fees
At orientation, students will receive a listing of optional Evening Workshops. Some workshops have a modest associated materials fee due at the class; materials fees are non-refundable.
Billing and Payment Schedule
Upon registration, students will receive an estimated invoice with the registration confirmation.
Bills
Final bills will be mailed on Friday, May 2. Bills will indicate tuition, housing and fees. Any relevant tuition discounts or scholarships will be deducted as well.
All payments for balances are due in full on Friday, May 30.
Payment
Payments may be made by personal check, bank check, money order, American Express, MasterCard or VISA. Please make all checks and money orders payable to The University of the Arts.
Late Payments and Fees
Accounts paid after May 30 can not be paid by personal check and will incur a $100.00 late payment fee.
Returned checks will incur a $25.00 fee.
Automatic Student Withdrawal
Accounts not paid by June 13 will be closed and students will lose their place in the academic program and the residence halls. The non-refundable fees will be retained.
REFUND POLICY
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing via fax, e-mail or letter. All refunds are less non-refundable deposits and fees.
Tuition Refunds
The University of the Arts’ tuition refund policy for all Pre-College Summer Institute programs is as follows:
100% before May 30 (payment deadline)
80% between June 3 and Thursday, July 3
50% between July 4 and Monday, July 7 (first day of class)
30% on July 8 (second day of class)
Housing Refunds
100% prior to move-in
Prorated daily after move-in
Fee Refunds
All fees are non-refundable. This includes the following:
– $150 Program fee (all students)
– $200 International student fee (foreign students)
– Evening Workshop materials fees (optional)
– Activity fees (optional)