Registration Information
- Registration Information
- Online Learning
- Payment Information
- Financial Aid and Discounts
- Application Information
- Withdrawal Information
How can I register for a course?
There are THREE convenient ways to register for Professional Development courses:
1. Online: Click here to access the Online Registration System.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
2. Fax: Download the PDF Registration Form, print it and fax completed form to the:
Enrollment Management
Coordinator: (312) 413-9730
3. Phone: (312) 355-0423
(during business hours M - F, 9 - 5 p.m.)
Registrations may also be accepted via postal mail at:
1333 S. Halsted St., Ste. 205
Chicago, IL 60607
Click here to download the Registration Form (pdf file). Adobe Reader is needed to view the PDF file. Download a free version here.
Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Yes, once you register for any of the Professional Development courses, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing course information, including dates, times, location, etc. If confirmation is not received within 48 business hours, please contact External Education by emailing externaledu@uic.edu or calling (312) 355-0423.
Attendance Criteria
Minimum attendance requirements must be met in order to earn an award/letter of completion/participation. Attendance and participation criteria are specific to each course.
Cancellations / Changes
If the University must cancel a course for any reason, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible and all prepaid fees will be refunded. The University reserves the right, without prior notification to students, to change course content, instructors, meeting times, or to make other changes as are deemed necessary for the effective operation of courses and seminars. Students will be notified of any changes in class schedules.
New to Online Learning or Blackboard?
Be sure to read through our "How to Login" manual to familiarize yourself with logging in and and setting up your personal preferences. (Adobe is required to view this file).
To accommodate the many students who are new to online learning, students are given access to courses prior to the first day of class. During this time, students are expected to complete an online orientation which allows them the opportunity to become familiar with the course Web site and menu options. Orientation also gives students a chance to get to know each other through the development of personal homepages and other introduction exercises.
When do I have to pay for the course?
Payment in the form of credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) check or money order must
accompany the registration form. Deferred tuition is not available. Checks, Money Orders or Purchase Orders must
be received within 5 business days of registration. If you anticipate any delays in submission of your payment,
please contact Professional
Development
. Failure to do so may result in a cancellation of your registration. You will
receive written notification via e-mail if your registration is cancelled due to lack of payment.
Students who wish to use their Illinois Veterans Grant or Illinois National Guard benefits must call (312) 355-0423
to confirm eligibility.
Are there any payment plans available?
No, there are no payment plans available, though there are Financial Aid options.
Please refer to the next section; Financial Aid and Discounts.
Is Financial Aid available?
Yes, there are a few types of Financial Aid available.
Veterans Benefits: Illinois Veterans Grant recipients who have used their Illinois Veterans Grant benefits
in the past academic year may use the IVG grant towards the registration fee of all courses.
UIC's Lifelong Learning and Educational Access Program (LLEAP): LLEAP provides eligible UIC employees release
time, flex time and/or funds for educational development purposes. Check with your department or contact LLEAP
by phone at (312) 996-3504 or visit the LLEAP Web site for more information and to see if you are eligible.
Other Financial Aid: Professional Development is able to accept payments from any governmental agency that approves
our courses. Examples include, the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development and the Illinois Department
Human Services.
Are there any discounts for Professional Development courses?
Only one discount per person. Offers cannot be combined.
A 15% reduction in the fee will be given to anyone registering with a team of 3 employees from an organization.
A 20% reduction in the fee will be given to anyone who is a University of Illinois employee, student or alumni.
A 20% reduction in the fee will be given to UIC Family Business Council members.
A 10% reduction in the fee will be given to employees of UIC Family Business Council members.
Can I use my University of Illinois employee tuition waiver for these seminars?
No. Because the
College of Business Administration 's Professional Development
courses are non-credit,
the University of Illinois employee tuition waiver cannot be accepted.
Do I have to apply to the program? Do I have to submit my academic transcripts?
The
CBA Professional Development
courses are non-credit offerings and do not include a formal admissions process.
There are no educational or professional requirements to register for a course. Students are not required to submit
academic transcripts to the University.
How many credit hours are these courses worth?
As non-credit offerings,
CBA Professional Development
courses will not appear on your transcript, nor will credit
hours be awarded towards the completion of a degree program. Grades will not be issued. Some of the online courses are
evaluated on a "pass/fail" basis according to participation points.
When can I withdraw from a seminar and what will the penalty be?
All fees must be paid before enrollments can be processed. A full refund of fees, minus a $35 administrative fee,
will be issued only if a withdrawal request is made in writing (e-mail, postal mail or fax) and received no later
than three weeks before the first day of class. Partial refunds will be issued until, but not after, the first day
of class. No refunds will be given once the first day of class has begun.
Refund Schedule
100%, less $35 admin fee: Notify External Education no later than 3 weeks before the first day of class.
85%, less $35 admin fee: Notify External Education no later than 2 weeks before the first day of class.
50%, less $35 admin fee: Notify External Education no later than 1 week before the first day of class.
35%, less $35 admin fee: Notify External Education within 1 week of the first day of class and before the end of the business day (5 p.m., Central Time) on the day before the first day of class.
Example: Seminar begins on Monday, February 5, 2007. Students wanting a full refund must submit a withdrawal request
in writing by January 15, 2007 at 11:59 pm for a 100% refund, less the $35 administrative fee.
Please email withdrawal request to: externaledu@uic.edu
Professional Development understands that organizations regularly send a number of employees to a course. At any
time prior to the first class meeting of a course, companies may name a substitute for a participant who is unable
to attend. Companies must call, write or e-mail us to report the change.
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