IDEAL Student Services
Course Schedule:
The IDEAL courses are scheduled into five-week and eight-week terms. Term start dates, registration dates, and academic periods are indicated on the course schedule. Plan ahead and register early to reserve your place in the course of your choice.
How To Register For Courses:
In Person: In Bridgeport, visit the IDEAL office at the Garden Level of the Wahlstrom Library, 126 Park Avenue (Linden Avenue entrance) Room G151; in Stamford, visit the Administrative office at 5 Riverbend Drive; and in Waterbury visit the Administrative office at 84 Progress Lane.
By Phone: Call the IDEAL office at (203) 576-4800. Be prepared with your student ID number and the course information for the course(s) you wish to take.
By Fax: Click on the Registration form, and fax to 203-576-4537.
By Email: Register by email through your Academic Advisor
(You MUST include your name, address & phone, course name/number/location, and payment method)
Academic Advisors:
Last name A-L contact Katharina Zambon at kzambon@bridgeport.edu
Last name M-Z contact Yvrose Romulus at yromulus@bridgeport.edu
Online: IDEAL students can register online for both campus and online classes (available to current students only - new students must follow the registration instructions below). Click here to register online.
TUITION AND FEES FOR 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR:
- 5-Week and 8-Week Course: $410/credit hour
- Semester Course: $520/credit hour
- Online Course: $410/credit hour
- Registration Fee: $70 per semester
- Credit for Life and Work Experience (CLWEP): $70/credit hour awarded
- Drop Fee: $20 per course
- Graduation Fee: $100
HOW TO PAY:
You may pay tuition and fees at any time from the beginning of the registration period through the last day of classes in a particular term. You may pay:
By Phone with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express, call the UB Bursar's Office at 203-576-4130.
In Person with check or money order; or with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Please write your UB student identification number on your check or money order.
Payment Plans and Online Payments are offered through Tuition Management Systems. Click here for more information on payment plans. NOTE: Students must take at least 9 credits during a semester to be eligbile for a payment plan.
For further information on payment of tuition, call the IDEAL Office or the UB Bursar's Office at 203-576-4130.
FINANCIAL AID PAYMENT:
If you have received a letter from the Office of Financial Aid stating that you have been awarded financial aid, you may defer paying your tuition until your financial aid is posted to your account or until the end of the semester, whichever comes first.
Employer Direct Payment of Tuition:
Students whose employer pays the University directly must submit a letter on employer letterhead at the beginning of every semester, verifying eligibility prior to registration. The letter must be sent to the School of Continuing & Professional Studies, 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or faxed to (203) 576-4537.
Employer Reimbursement of Tuition:
Students who receive tuition reimbursement may defer fifty percent (50%) of their course tuition for up to thirty (30) days after the semester ends. To facilitate reimbursement, a grade and fee report will be mailed to every student upon request who has an employer letter on file. Request a grade and fee report from grade_fee@bridgeport.edu. To defer partial tuition the following qualifications must be met:
- All prior balances must be paid.
- A letter on employer letterhead that states the employer policy and verifies the student's eligibility for reimbursement must be submitted to the IDEAL Program, 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or faxed to (203) 576-4537.
- A down payment of fifty percent (50%) of tuition must be paid to the University at the time of registration.
- Payment in full of deferred tuition is expected no later than thirty (30) days after the course ends for which the deferment was granted. Deferred tuition is due by the deferred due date regardless of whether the student has been reimbursed by the employer.
To Drop a Course Before the First Day of Class:
All drop requests must be made in writing - students can either complete a drop form and return the form to the IDEAL office or email their advisor. Instructor confirmation is not required. Withdrawals will be effective as of the date the written request is received.
To Drop a Course After the Course Has Begun:
All drop requests must be made in writing - students can either complete a drop form and return the form to the IDEAL office or email their advisor. Instructor acceptance is required after the beginning the course. Please request the instructor to send by email a confirmation to the IDEAL Office. Withdrawals will be effective as of the date the written request is received. Dropping a course after the course has begun is by petition only, and will only be considered for serious and compelling reasons beyond the student's control. If your course is cancelled, contact the IDEAL Office to select another course.
Drop Grades:
A student who stops attending a course without an approved Drop will earn a grade of "F" for the course and will be ineligible for tuition refund. An official Drop will result in a grade of "W."
To Drop a Course for Medical Reasons:
If you become seriously ill, injured or are hospitalized, you may drop a course without academic penalty. Instructor confirmation is required. Your doctor must provide a letter on business letterhead, within 30 days of the onset of the injury or illness.
Tuition Refunds and Fees:
The University of Bridgeport establishes the refund schedule for students who withdraw from courses, it is not established by the IDEAL Office. All non-tuition fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds are issued according to the following schedule:
IDEAL Courses:
- Before the course begins: 100%
- During the 1st week - 75%
- During the 2nd week - 50%
- During and after the 3rd week - 0%
Semester Fees
- To drop a course: $20 fee per course
- Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $70
Cancellation Policy:
UB reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses, and to change instructors. Courses may be canceled prior to the course start date if less than the required minimum number of students are registered. If a course is canceled or rescheduled, you may request an official transfer to another course or refund.
Incomplete Work:
All course work must be completed within the term. University policy on requesting a grade of Incomplete is restricted to situations where a student is doing passing work in a course, but is unable to complete course requirements due to reasons beyond the control of the student. If, during the semester, you experience serious work, family, or medical problems that affect your ability to complete the course requirements, contact your instructor immediately.
A grade of Incomplete will be so recorded ONLY if it is accompanied by a clear indication from the course instructor of the nature of the work to be completed. In such cases where the "I" grade is awarded the unfinished work must be completed satisfactorily by the end of the following term. If the unfinished work is not completed within the following term, the grade will revert to a failing grade in the course.
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