REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

Immunizations: All full-time (>1 course/term) students are required to submit immunization records prior to the start of classes.  Part-time students are not required to submit the immunization records, but records will be required if a student chooses to take more than 1 course at any time.  Students (including all Bioethics students) who will have contact with patients in a health facility require a more extensive set of forms. For specific instructions see the Registration Information section of this catalog.

 

Proof of immunization must be submitted to the Admissions/Registrar’s Office prior to registration for all full-time students or part-time students taking two or more courses. A form is available for this purpose from the Office of Graduate Admissions and Registrar, or downloadable from the web site. Students may also provide a physician’s written statement as proof of immunization but such documentation must provide all required information and be attached to our form.

 

Students participating in programs that require being in contact with patients at a healthcare facility must meet more stringent immunization requirements, and must provide proof of a physical exam received within the past year. These specialized health disclosures must be submitted to Admissions/Registrar’s Office at Lamont House.

 

Students whose religious beliefs prohibit immunization, or for whom immunizations pose a health risk, will be required to submit documentation in support of their request for a waiver. Questions concerning immunization requirements should be directed to the Union College Health Services Office at (518) 388-6120.

 

When to Register

Students may register in person, by mail, or by fax prior to each term. Registration times are listed in the College Calendar section of this catalog, on the course listings each term and on the web site.  Registrations will be accepted through the last day of each registration period. A non-refundable late registration fee of $50 will be assessed to all registrations of current students received after the last day of the posted registration period and before the first day of class. This is in addition to the required $100 non-refundable tuition deposit. A non-refundable late registration fee of $150 will be assessed to all registrations received within seven days after the first class meeting. This is in addition to the required $100 non-refundable tuition deposit. A non-refundable late registration fee of $300 will be assessed to all registrations received between seven and fourteen days after the first class meeting. This is in addition to the required $100 non-refundable tuition deposit.

 

How to Register

1. Secure registration forms and course listings:
• Call (518) 631-9900
• www.uniongraduatecollege.edu
• Visit Lamont House Room 102

 

2. First Course Requirements – non-matriculated*:
• 1^st page of application and fee
• Unofficial college transcript
• Registration form with advisor approval and $100 deposit (applied to tuition)
• Immunization form (if in more than 1 course)

 

            Returning students*

·        Registration form with advisor’s signature or course plan

·        Deposit of $100

 

*If non-matriculated student (prior to formal admission) note there is a limit of 2 non-matriculated courses for School of Education.  All other programs have a limit of 3 non-matriculated courses.

 

3. Submission of Paperwork:

·        Mail to Graduate Registrar, Union Graduate College, 807 Union St., Schenectady, New York, 12308.

·        Fax to:  518-631-9901 (if credit card payment)

·        Deliver to Lamont House Room 102

 

4. Receipt of registration:

·        Students are given or mailed a receipt of the registration, and this is your first bill if there is a balance due.

·        If you do not receive a copy by end of registration period – please call (518) 631-9900).

 

            Note: 

·        Some classes have restricted enrollment – please register early.

·        The college retains the right to cancel a course if enrollment is insufficient.

 

 

5. Payment:

                  Payment in full is due the first week of the term unless:

·        You are receiving loans and have completed paperwork

·        Receiving pre-approved company billing

      Late fees will be assessed after this period.

 

 

Add/Drop

If you have already submitted a registration form for a specific term and want to make changes – use the add/drop form available in Lamont 102 or call (518) 631-9900.  Withdrawing or dropping a course may result in penalties – see “Withdrawal Fees”.

 

 

Auditing of Courses

Students may audit courses for one-half the tuition charged for a credit course. Auditors must have appropriate course prerequisites and obtain written permission from the instructor. Laboratory courses and independent studies are not open to auditors. Audit status is indicated by a “Z” on the student’s transcript and is not calculated in the student’s cumulative average.

 

Students who wish to change from credit to audit may do so by notifying the Office of Admissions and Registration in writing prior to the end of the sixth week of classes. No tuition refunds are available for changes from credit to audit.

 

Cross-Registration

As a member of the Hudson-Mohawk Association of Colleges and Universities, Union Graduate College participates in a cross-registration agreement which enables full-time matriculated graduate students to take courses at other member colleges and receive credit at Union Graduate College. At least one-half of a student’s term loads must be taken at Union Graduate College. Registration for each course must be approved by the student’s advisor and the host institution. Generally, cross-registrations will be approved only for courses not offered at the home institution. Cross-registration forms with detailed instructions are available from the Office of Graduate Admissions and Registration.

 

Non-Degree Students

Students who are not planning to work toward a degree must submit the first page of the application, unofficial college transcripts, an immunization form, and $100 non-refundable tuition deposit. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or better. They are required to register during the posted registration periods (listed in the 2006-2007 College Calendar section of this catalog) to avoid any penalty.