General Information and Policies
Accommodations
St. Philip's College provides a wide variety of services for students with
physical, visual and health impairments, both temporary and permanent. All
services are free to St. Philip's College students. If you require such
accommodations, please inform a Continuing Education staff member BEFORE you
start your class, so we can provide you with further information. You can also
visit Educational
Support Services website for specific information about services available.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program. Some programs have a formal
application process while others only require you to submit a registration form.
You should read each program description thoroughly for exact requirements.
Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance at class and practicum is required.
Attendance and tardy policies vary by program, and are provided by the class
instructor in the course syllabus.
Cancellations
The College reserves the right to cancel classes because of insufficient
enrollment. Every effort will be made to promptly notify you of cancellations or
changes. Please ensure that your contact information is current when you
register. In the case that a class is cancelled by the College, you may elect to
transfer your enrollment and tuition to another section of the same course, or
receive a full refund. Tuition and fees are 100% refundable for cancelled
classes.
CEUs
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a nationally recognized measure of
skills or work-related training gained in a continuing education course. One CEU
represents ten class hours (contact hours). Continuing Education classes do not
receive college credit.
Dropping a Class
You can drop your class at any point in the course/program. If you have
already paid your tuition, then you must submit your request to drop in writing.
Failure to do so may cause you to receive an ‘F’ in the course. See ‘Refund
Policy’ for further details.
Financial Aid
Some Continuing Education courses are eligible to be paid with financial aid
for those students who qualify. You should contact the Student Financial
Services Office at (210) 486-2600 for details regarding TPEG grants. Information
is also available at
www.alamo.edu/spc/admin/sfs. Their office is located in the Welcome Center.
Parking Permits
All students operating vehicles on campus are required to visibly display a
current parking permit. Permits can be purchased at the Business Office located
in the Welcome Center.
Payment
Full payment for the course you are registered for must be paid at least 5
days prior to the first day of class. Payment is accepted:
- Online - click the blue button on the left of your screen
- In Person - Business Office located in the Welcome Center
- Mail - Check or money order only
Registration
Registrations are processed on a first-come first-served basis. You can
submit a registration form in person, by mail, online, or by fax. The
registration process is not complete until full payment has been received. Some
classes require that you first apply and receive an acceptance notification
before being allowed to register.
Refund Policy
Students may drop a course and receive a full refund per the following
schedule: 100% prior to the first class meeting or if cancelled by the College;
80% prior to the second class meeting; 0% after the second class meeting. Refund
requests must be submitted in writing and submitted to the Division of Workforce
Development and Continuing Education. Refund checks are issued in the student’s
name within 3-4 weeks.
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased at the St. Philip’s College Follett Bookstore
located in the Campus Center, or online at www.efollett.com.
page last updated 8/31/09