Registration Policy
Age Requirements for Taking Courses
All courses are for individuals, ages 18 or older unless otherwise noted.
Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered for selected courses and are valuable for individuals wishing to demonstrate their participation in educational pursuits beyond or outside of a degree program. One CEU is equal to ten contact hours of participation in continuing education. Upon completion of courses granting CEUs, participants may receive a statement of CEUs earned. These are permanently recorded with the Continuing Education Office. CEU’s do not apply toward degree programs or graduation.
Course Changes/Cancellations
Bucks County Community College reserves the right to cancel a course entirely or to change its time, location or instructor. In the event a course for which you have registered is canceled, you will be notified. If you are unable to substitute a suitable replacement for a canceled course, you will be refunded all tuition and fees you have paid for the course.
Emergency Closings & Inclement Weather
We may at times be forced to cancel classes. Please register for Bucks emergency alert system which will send urgent notifications regarding campus activities to your cell phone and/or email at:
www.bucks.edu/e2.The most up-to-date information will also be available on the college’s website at www.bucks.edu
Employer Tuition Assistance
Your organization may encourage furthering your education by including full or partial tuition assistance for credit and non-credit courses in your benefits package. Check with your Personnel Office today.
Parking Permits & Verification of Enrollment
A parking permit will be sent to registrants before class begins. This mailing will include your enrollment confirmation and textbook or materials information. Please feel free to call us at 215-968-8409, if you do not receive this information.
Plan Ahead
We recommend you sign up at least 10 days prior to the first day of class.
Returned Checks
Students whose checks are returned to the College due to insufficient funds or other clearing issues will be assessed a bad check fee of $25 for each occurrence.
Refund Policy - Continuing Education
There is a $25 non-refundable withdrawal charge if you cancel your enrollment in a course with a fee of $50 or more; $5 for courses less than $50. The following conditions apply to refunds:
For all courses: 100% refund (less withdrawal charge) when you notify the Continuing Education Office at least five (5) working days prior to the course starting date. No refund after this time.
For camps: There is a $25 non-refundable fee for any cancellation. Refunds (less $25) will be made only when you notify the Continuing Education Office at least seven (7) days before the first day of camp.
Ed2Go, LERN, and online construction courses: policies vary. Please call for details, 215-968-8409.
If you have paid by check, your refund will arrive in three weeks. Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover payments will be credited to your account.
If you are not completely satisfied with our program, please contact us the Continuing Education Office at 215-968-8409.
Staff Waivers
The College and the Continuing Education department reserves the right to limit the number of waived registrations it accepts in its classes. In some instances, faculty and staff will be required to pay, in addition to class materials, the percentage of tuition owed to third parties who have entered into a partnership or agreement with the College.
Senior Citizen Policy
Bucks County residents aged 65 and over may enroll tuition-free in credit courses on a space-available basis. To qualify for this waiver, students must register during the period designated by the College in its semester registration publication. Tuition is waived but all other applicable fees must be paid at registration. Proof of age and Bucks County residency may be required.
Students may elect to pay full tuition to secure a seat but, in doing so, forfeit their tuition waiver for the semester. Students who choose this option should report to a scheduled registration.
This policy does not apply to non-credit courses.