Policies & Notices
Cancellation and Refunds
We recognize you may occasionally need to cancel your registration. If your request is received at least 5 business days before the course start date you may transfer your full registration fee to another class without penalty, or you may receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Institute on Philanthropy course cancellation requests should be directed to Kathy Powers at kpowers2@richmond.edu.
A 50% refund will be issued if your cancellation request is received less than 5 business days before the course start date, or you may transfer your full registration fee to another class. We regret that we cannot provide any refund or transfer within 24 hours of the start of class. If eligible for tuition remission, the tuition remission benefit will not be refunded if the withdrawal request is received less than 5 business days before the course start date.
Refund/transfer requests must be made in writing or using our online request form. Written requests must include the student’s signature. Written requests can be faxed to (804) 484-1585, e-mailed to atravis@richmond.edu or mailed to School of Professional & Continuing Studies, Non-Credit Operations Coordinator, 31 UR Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173. Please note that refunds may take 4-6 weeks to process.
The School of Professional & Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel any class or make any other changes it deems necessary. Course fees will be refunded in full when the School of Professional & Continuing Studies cancels a course.Class Location
Most courses are held on the University of Richmond campus, but some are held at local businesses. Exact locations are sent to the participant in a confirmation via e-mail and mail before the course begins.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, call the University’s inclement weather hotline at (804) 289-8760.
Non-discrimination
Every University staff member, faculty member and student (part- or full-time) has the right to work and study in an environment free from discrimination and harassment and should be treated with dignity and respect.
The University prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Any inquiries regarding the University’s policies in these areas should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Richmond, VA 23173, telephone (804) 289-8032.
Special Accommodations
If you need special accommodations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Community and Professional Education, School of Professional & Continuing Studies, at (804) 289-8133 at least 15 days in advance. Visit the University’s Disability Services page for additional information.
Accreditation
The University of Richmond is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, baccalaureate, master and juris doctor degrees. The several colleges and schools of the University award no degrees individually. The University of Richmond confers all degrees for work done in any one of the schools.
University of Richmond Alumni
University of Richmond alumni with a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate or advanced degree are entitled to a 25% discount on ONE non-credit class per semester. Discount does not apply to noncredit certificate programs, application fees, travel programs, special programs, or Institute on Philanthropy classes. The discount may not be used by a spouse, partner, or dependents of alumni.
Continuing Education Units
Some courses in this catalog qualify for CEUs (Continuing Education Units). One Continuing Education Unit represents ten (10) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education program. CEUs are measured as whole and fractional units. For example, a course that meets for fifteen hours would be eligible for 1.5 CEUs. A permanent record of your CEUs will be maintained by the Office of the University Registrar and is available upon request by completing a Transcript Request Form.
Registration Deadlines
It is extremely important that you register at least one week prior to the start of the course. Registration deadlines have been put in place to allow for an accurate enrollment count needed for planning classroom needs, course materials, and food or travel logistics related to the class. If you submit your registration after the deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will receive a space in the course.
School of Professional & Continuing Studies Staff
- James L. Narduzzi, Ph.D., Dean
- Patricia Brown, Ed.D., Senior Associate Dean
- Ned Swartz, Ed.D., Associate Dean
- David Kitchen, Ph.D., Associate Dean
- James Campbell, M.A., Director of Marketing & Communications
- Philip Melita, M.B.A., Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- Daniel Hocutt, M.A., Web Manager
- Vivian Marcoccio, B.A, Graphic Design Coordinator
- Kathy Laing, M.S.F.S., Institute on Philanthropy Program Coordinator
- Joanne Charlesworth, Customer Service
Office of Community and Professional Education Staff
- Stephanie Bowlin, B.S., CPP, CFD, Program Manager
- Christina Draper, CCP, Personal Enrichment Program Specialist
- Chef Martin E. Gravely, B.S., Culinary Center Manager
- Cary Jamieson, B.F.A., Landscape Design Program Specialist
- Anna Kay Travis, Operations Coordinator, Non-credit Programs
- Linda Tucker, Community Education Program Assistant
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
The University Police Department, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, publishes an annual report outlining its policies, functions, campus safety plans, prevention techniques, and tabulated statistics for the most recent three year period. For a copy of the Department’s Annual Report, call (804) 289-8715, write the University of Richmond Police Department, ATTN: Jeanne Clery Crime Statistician, Special Programs Building, 31 UR Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173 or access the report online at police.richmond.edu/reporting.
Special Programs Building
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8133
Fax: (804) 484-1585
spcs@richmond.edu
Main SPCS Desk Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am–5:00 p.m.
The office is closed for all University holidays unless otherwise noted.