Community+ Policies & Information
- Membership Policies & Information
- Refund Policy
- Class Registration/Cancellation Policies
- Parking Permit
- Photography Policy
Community+ Policies & Information
Community+ is an annual membership that gives you the flexibility to explore eligible noncredit courses at Bucks County Community College throughout the year. Please review the information below to learn how your membership and benefits work.
Membership Term
Your Community+ membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Included courses and other membership benefits must be used during your active membership period. Unused course selections do not carry over beyond the membership expiration date.
Included Courses
Your membership level determines the number of Standard courses included during your membership year:
- Community+ Core: 4 Standard courses
- Community+ Plus: 6 Standard courses
Each eligible course registration counts as one included course selection, regardless of the length or number of class meetings.
Course registration is subject to availability. Membership does not guarantee a seat in a particular course or guarantee that a scheduled course will run.
Community+ Plus Premium Upgrade
Community+ Plus members may use one of their six included course selections toward one eligible Premium course during their membership year.
The member pays the additional tuition amount associated with the Premium course.
The Premium Upgrade is part of the six included course selections; it is not an additional seventh course.
Additional Course Discount
Core and Plus members receive 25% off one additional eligible Standard or Premium course during their membership year.
The discount may be used at any point during your active membership period. You do not need to use all of your included course selections first.
The discount applies to one course registration and does not apply to programs or courses excluded from Community+ benefits.
Materials & Supplies
Community+ membership covers eligible course tuition according to your membership benefits.
Members are responsible for any required materials, supplies, kits, or other course-specific costs, even when those costs are included in the course's advertised price.
Any applicable Community+ materials or supply cost will be provided before registration.
Zlock Performing Arts Center Benefit
Community+ membership includes one complimentary pair of tickets to select Zlock Performing Arts Center events during the membership year.
Eligible performances and ticket availability may vary. Advance reservation may be required.
Course Registration
Community+ members must register for courses through the designated Community+ registration process so that membership benefits can be applied correctly.
Membership does not automatically enroll you in a course. All registrations are subject to course availability and applicable registration deadlines.
Membership Benefits
Community+ benefits are intended for the individual member and cannot be transferred to another person.
Included course selections, Premium Upgrades, discounts, and other membership benefits have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for a refund or applied toward a future membership.
Eligible Courses & Exclusions
Not all Bucks noncredit courses and programs participate in Community+.
Courses may be designated as Standard, Premium, or Excluded from Community+ benefits. Eligibility may vary by course or program.
For more information about course classifications and programs that are not eligible for Community+ benefits:
[View Community+ Clarifications & Exclusions]
Questions?
Not sure whether a course is eligible or how your Community+ benefits apply? We're happy to help.
Community Education & Professional Certification
Bucks County Community College
215-968-8409
Refund Policy
Refunds will be considered within five (5) days from the date of purchase or renewal of the annual membership. To initiate a refund request, members must submit a written request via email to coned@bucks.edu. The refund request should include the member's full name, contact information, and the reason for seeking a refund. A processing fee of $35 will be deducted from the total membership fee to cover administrative costs associated with processing the refund. Members who have accessed or utilized any benefits, resources, or services offered under the annual membership will not be eligible for a full refund; in this case refunds will be prorated based on the benefits, resources, or services accessed. In exceptional circumstances, such as documented medical emergencies or relocation, refund requests may be considered beyond the specified timeframe. Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Class Registration/Cancellation Policies
Class Registration Refund Policy: Course registration fees will be refunded if a refund request is made at least five (5) working days prior to the first class or if space in the desired class is unavailable.
Class Cancellation (by course leaders): Students will be notified by email or telephone if a class is canceled. Make-up dates and times will be arranged on an individual class basis.
Class Size and Schedules: All classes and schedules are subject to change. The Community Education & Professional Certification Office reserves the right to limit class size and to cancel classes if there is insufficient enrollment.
Emergency Closings & Inclement Weather: We may at times be forced to cancel classes. Please sign up for Bucks emergency alerts which will send urgent notifications regarding campus activities to your cell phone and/or email. The most up-to-date information will also be available on the College’s homepage and social media channels.
Parking Permits
Students and employees are required to display a parking permit while on campus. Parking permits are free and valid for all three campuses. An annual parking permit will be provided to all students upon membership registration and renewal. For lost or misplaced parking permits, please email coned@bucks.edu to request a replacement.
Photography Policy
Registering to participate in our courses and events includes the use any photos that include you in our print and electronic publications. If you do not want us to use your photograph, please notify the photographer at the event.