Fall Classes - Western Suffolk Boces

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Adult classes will not be held when Westem Suffolk BOCES day classes are closed.
Announcements will be posted at www.wilsontech.org and forwarded to the following
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Or, telephone (631) 667-6000 x888 for voice response. Or, check the home page of
the Wilson Tech website at www.wilsontech.org.
Western Suffolk BOCES policy
Parking
All vehicles MUST park in designated parking
areas. NO cars may be parked in designated fire
zones, reserved parking or on the grass.
Certificates of Completion
Certificates of Completion for evening continuing
education courses will be issued upon successful
course completion. The minimum eligibility
standards for a certificate are as follows:
(a) absences of no more than 10% of
instructional time.
(b) recommendation by the instructor that
you have successfully completed all course
requirements and met course objectives with
an average grade of 80%.
(c) some programs have course-specific
attendance requirements.
Damage to or Loss of Personal Property
Western Suffolk BOCES assumes no
responsibility, either real or implied, for the
personal property of any adult student. Students
should review their own insurance coverage
regarding personal property liability.
Special Needs
Many of our programs are appropriate for adults
with special needs. Contact the Career Center at
(631) 667-6000 ext. 152 prior to your first day
of class so that our staff can make an effort to
assist you with any necessary arrangements. All
our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Refund Policy for Part-time Programs
1. Although we make every effort to ensure
that all our courses are offered as advertised,
it may become necessary to make changes
to our program. If we cancel a course, all
your fees are totally refunded.
2. If you cannot attend a class that has been
rescheduled to a time or place other than
advertised, you are entitled to a full refund.
3. If you withdraw from a class before the
first scheduled class meeting, a full tuition
refund, less a withdrawal fee of $25, will
be made after the withdrawal* is requested
in writing.
4. If you withdraw after the first scheduled class
meeting but before the second class meeting,
one-half of the tuition, less a withdrawal fee
of $25, will be refunded after withdrawal* is
requested in writing. NOTE: No refunds for
any dance or fitness class after the first class
begins.
5. All extra costs, such as books or equipment
that were not included in tuition price, are
not subject to refund.
6. We are unable to provide refunds for
requests received after the second scheduled
class meeting. Waivers may be granted only
under extenuating circumstances which
must be detailed in writing within five days
of your last day of attendance. If a waiver is
granted, it must be used within one calendar
year. Decisions to grant waivers are the
prerogative of the BOCES administrator
whose decision is final.
7. Any overpayment accepted will be totally
refunded.
8. There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.
9. Payments made with a credit card will receive
refund credit on their credit card, however,
any refund made after 120 days will be issued
by BOCES check regardless of how tuition
was paid.
NOTE: Every effort is made to provide you a
timely refund. Processing of refunds may take
45 days after your first scheduled day of class.
Our programs are supported entirely by student
tuitions. No discounts can be provided.
*The date of withdrawal is the date/time your
request is received at BOCES.
Refund Policy for Full-time Day or
Evening Programs
Refund policy for full-time programs can be
found in the individual program handbooks.
Issues Under Dispute
Western Suffolk BOCES has an appeal and
grievance policy for issues under dispute. A copy
can be obtained from your instructor, evening
administrator or www.wilsontech.org/dispute.
Smoking Policy
Western Suffolk BOCES is a non-smoking facility.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus,
including: classrooms, hallways, bathrooms,
offices, the grounds, or parking lots.
Transcripts and Certificates
All students will be provided a student copy
of their transcript upon completion at no
cost. Certificates are distributed at your last
class. There is a $5 fee for duplicate copies of
certificates and transcripts. To order a transcript,
go to www.wilsontech.org/transcript.
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