WHEN TO REGISTER

Students may register in person, by mail, scan and email, or by fax prior to each term. An on-line registration is in development and should be available during 2008. 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 $100 tuition deposit must be submitted with all registrations, unless you have been pre-approved for loans that cover your entire tuition.

 

FEES FOR LATE REGISTRATION

In addition to the non-refundable $100 tuition deposit, additional fees will be assessed to late registrations, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

• An additional non-refundable late registration fee of $50 to all registrations of current students received after the last day of the posted registration period and before the first day of class.
• An additional non-refundable late registration fee of $150 to all registrations received within seven days after the first class meeting.
• An additional non-refundable late registration fee of $300 to all registrations received between seven and fourteen days after the first class meeting.

 

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 Taken 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 (all programs other than School of Management) or a required study plan filed (SOM).

·         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. Bioethics does not have non-matriculated offerings.

 

3. Submission of Paperwork:

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

·         Fax to:  518-631-9901 (if paying by credit card OR pre-approved loans covering entire tuition)

·         Deliver to Lamont House Room 102

·         Scan and email to BOTH willisj@union.edu and sheehanr@union.edu (if paying by credit card OR pre-approved loans covering entire tuition).

 

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.

·         Your ID number will appear at the top.

·         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 for pre-approved loans.

·         Receiving pre-approved company billing

      Late fees will be assessed after this period.

 

IMMUNIZATIONS

All full-time (>1 course/term) students are required to submit immunization records prior to the start of classes.  Part-time students (1 course per term) 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. 

 

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 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.

 

ADD/DROP

If you have already submitted a registration form for a specific term and want to make changes – please use the add/drop form available in Lamont 102, call (518) 631-9900, or download the Course add/drop form from the UGC website www.uniongraduatecollege.edu .  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 (if taking more than one course per term), and $100 non-refundable tuition deposit (balance is due week 1 of the term). 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 College Calendar section of this catalog) to avoid any penalty.