Summer Institute Online Policies

Summer Institute 2021 Schedules

All courses are held fully online Monday–Friday with synchronous sessions as indicated on the course syllabus. All students are required to participate fully in their program, with no options for partial days or courses.

• Session I: July 12–July 23, 2021: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (EST)*

• Session II: July 26–Aug. 6, 2021: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (EST)*

* Schedules will vary by program. Students will receive more details regarding their daily schedule prior to the start of classes. 

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Technology Requirements & Course Formats

Online programs work towards similar learning objectives and use the same faculty and curriculum as our traditional in-person classes. Programs are taught using Canvas, an online learning management system, and include live video meetings via Zoom. Class sessions include discussions, demos, daily assignments and time to work independently. Instructors check in and provide feedback to students regularly throughout each day.

Below are the technical requirements for participating in an online course.

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer with a web browser. We recommend a computer that is less than four years old and has at least 16 GB of RAM.

• A built-in camera or USB plug-in webcam, speakers or headphones, and a microphone (laptops with built-in cameras already have a microphone).

• Reliable internet access (high-speed wifi or ethernet).

• Ability to install software as needed. During the program, students will have access to any needed specialty software (if applicable, details will be shared in mid-June).

• Certain programs (Dance, Theater) may also need access to an iPhone or Android smartphone capable of recording and sharing video content.

• Students in Theater and Dance classes will need access to an internet-connected space that allows for full-body movement. This space does not need to be a studio space; students may successfully participate in these programs in a variety of environments at home.

A computer and reliable internet connection are required to access Canvas and daily live Zoom video meetings. Students will be emailed links to join Canvas and Zoom. The features of these platforms will be reviewed during the first day of class. It is the student’s responsibility to check that their region/computer is capable of supporting these various platforms and tools.

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Attendance

All students are expected to attend classes each day. Unexcused absences are not permitted and will affect the student's final grade. If a student is unable to attend classes, the student’s parent or guardian must contact Pre-College Programs at precollege@uarts.edu to excuse the student.

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Payments & Refunds  

Summer Institute registrants receive a confirmation email once their registration has been received. Course details including a syllabus and directions on accessing Canvas and software will be shared in mid-June.

Payments
All payments are due at the time of registration. Payments may be made by American Express, MasterCard or VISA. If using a check, please contact our office at precollege@uarts.edu for next steps.

Refunds
Students who wish to withdraw for any reason must submit their request in writing by email to precollege@uarts.edu. The date that the request is received in writing is the date used to calculate the refund amount. Please allow up to five business days to receive a response from Pre-College Programs for course withdrawal requests.

All refunds are less the $25 non-refundable registration fee, included in the total price for the course.

Refunds are calculated as follows:

• 100% refund on tuition one week prior to the first class (written withdrawal must be received on or before July 5, 2021 for courses scheduled in Session I, and received on or before July 19, 2021 for courses scheduled in Session II).

• No refunds will be issued if withdrawal is less than one week prior to the first class. Students who are dismissed from the program will not be refunded tuition. 

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Course Cancellations

University of the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes or change faculty assignments. 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.

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Grading, College Credit & Transcripts

Students enrolled in Art, Media & Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Music Industry, Screenwriting and Theater programs will earn 1.5 college credits upon successful completion of the program.  

Transcripts
Requests for official transcripts (both paper & digital) are processed by the Registrar's Office via an online form.  Please note, there is a fee to process this request.  

Request a transcript.

If you have additional questions regarding your student records after the conclusion of the program, contact the Registrar's office at registrar@uarts.edu.

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Supplies

Supply costs will vary by program and are the responsibility of the student. Details on supplies will be included on the syllabus and will be shared with families prior to the start of classes.

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Student Code of Conduct

UArts 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 their class and the program if found to be disruptive or behaving inappropriately in class. Students dismissed from any UArts Pre-College Program will be denied admission to future terms and programs.

Students in the Pre-College programs are expected to adhere to the university’s Student Code of Conduct.

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Tuition Discounts

Students are eligible to receive only one discount; discounts cannot be combined. Discounts are non-transferable and are applied to tuition cost only. Contact our office at precollege@uarts.edu to receive a tuition discount code that can be applied at checkout. Discounts must be reflected in the payment calculation at the time of registration; no refunds will be issued retroactively to correct overpayment.

Discounts 

• Child of Alum Discount: Children of UArts, PCPA or PCAD alum are entitled to a 10% discount (on tuition only). Email precollege@uarts.edu the school, major studied and year of graduation.

• Returning Student Discount: If a student has participated in a prior Pre-College Summer Institute or Saturday School program at the University of the Arts, they are entitled to a 10% discount (on tuition only). Email precollege@uarts.edu the term attended, year, program and the course taken.

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Parental Consent

By way of program registration confirmation, you are providing consent for your child to participate in the selected program. University of the Arts is granted the right to the use of or to reproduce, exhibit, display, broadcast and distribute photographic, videotaped or other images of my child and/or their artwork, as well as university-related works derived from said images, for use in connection with the activities of the university for promoting, publicizing or explaining the university or its activities. This grant includes without limitations, the right to publish such images as public relations/promotional materials such as marketing and admissions publications, advertisements, fundraising materials and any other university-related publications. Each student is responsible for observing all regulations in the brochures and website of UArts that may affect academic progress, financial obligations and relationships with university authorities, transfer-ability of credits and acceptance of credits for certification, as well as knowing regulations regarding withdrawals, refunds, deadlines, program changes and academic policy.