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Policies
How do I
register
for an
online
course?
How do I
know I am
enrolled
in the
course?
What are the
add/drop
policies?
How do I
withdraw
from or drop
a course?
How long
do I have to
complete
the course?
When are
online
courses
offered?
How long do
classes
last (calendars)?
How do I
apply to a
graduate
program?
What is the
difference
in
tuition
or cost
between
traditional
classes and
online
classes?
What kind of
textbooks
will I need
and where
can I get
them?
Where can I
find
additional
information
about
Graduate
Academic
Policies and
Procedures?
How do I register for an online course?
The same as you would for a traditional course.
If you are a new student, once you have been accepted, the admissions office will provide a course registration form.
If you are a returning student, a course registration notice is sent to you from the registrar’s office.
In both cases, you will need to complete the form and submit it to the Philadelphia University Business Office (fax: 215.951.2112, phone: 215-951-2633). It is vital that you include an e-mail address of preference, otherwise you may not receive the information you need to participate in the class. Once they verify payment, they will submit the information to the registrar who will populate the course (provide information to the system that allows you to access the course). You will be provided with a username and password that you will need to enter the online environment as a student.
The registration period depends on the semester, but registration dates are the same as for traditional classes and can be found on the registrar's web pages.
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How do I know I am enrolled in the course?
Once your registration has been processed, you will receive, by email, a username and password. You will need both to access the course material and you will know you are enrolled when you are able to access these materials. If you do not receive these, please contact Professor Matt London; LondonM@PhilaU.edu; 215-951-2559.
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What are the Add/Drop policies?
You can drop and add a course, and make schedule changes, within the first week of classes (seven days of the course start date); the schedule of refunds can be found in the
course catalog
(select "Financial Information").
How do I withdraw from or drop a course?
If you wish to withdraw or drop the course after the first week of class, you may receive a partial refund through the second week after classes have begun. You must call (215-951-2560) or send an email note to Ms. Suze Reilly, or go to the Registrar's office (in Archer Hall) and request a course withdrawal/drop form (or that one be complete for you). The drop/withdrawal dates are available on the
academic calendar (select the
appropriate semester).
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How long do I have to complete the course?
This depends on the course. A three-credit course is designed to run approximately 14 weeks, while a one credit course is designed to run approximately 7 weeks. Courses are designed with certain learning outcomes and this affects the length of time needed to complete a course. Nevertheless, online courses are also designed to allow as much flexibility as possible so students have a good deal of control over the length of time needed to complete any online course.
A student may receive a grade of "I" (incomplete) if the instructor feels that the circumstances justify an extension of the time required to complete the course. An "I" grade automatically becomes an "F" (failure) unless removed within the first four weeks of the next semester, including summer sessions. Please refer to the
academic calendar (select the
appropriate semester). Access to online materials will be denied four weeks after the end date of the course.
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What is the difference in tuition or cost between traditional classes and online classes?
Online foundation courses provide a foundation for graduate courses and may be required if you have not studied the material covered in the course, or do not deal with the concepts on a regular basis in your job. Whether you are required to take these classes is based on your practical experience and educational background. These courses are designated with the MF (masters foundation) prefix.
Graduate online courses, on the other hand, are designated with MB (masters business) and the TX (tax) prefix. The courses taken depend on the program and concentration selected.
For current costs of both types of courses,
please refer questions to the business
office and the latest graduate catalog (a
static version of the most recent catalog is
available online<click
here>, but because it is static, the
fees and policies will not reflect any
changes made since the catalog was printed).
For the most recent information, please
contact the business office or other
appropriate Philadelphia University office.
Administrative offices contact information
is also available online <click
here>.
In general, it is more expensive to provide an online sort of educational delivery system than via traditional means. It is particularly expensive at the beginning.
In the late 1990’s, Philadelphia University committed ten percent of its annual budget one year to building the necessary infrastructure. This is not a one-time expense, it is ongoing, because it is a necessary component of providing online as well as traditional education. Without it, though, the faculty could not produce or deliver the materials used in the online courses. In addition to this, it costs tens of thousands of dollars in start-up costs for the software and additional hardware needed. Philadelphia University contracted with a supplier to provide a 24/7/365 help desk, multiple server redundancy to insure stable and reliable delivery, and for training of faculty and staff.
There are also recurring costs to the university. Depending on the software providers that developed the shell, or environment in which faculty and students interact, there may be an annual fee, as well as a per student fee paid by the university. Also, faculty are compensated for developing the new content and exercises that must take the place of face-to-face contact. Classes are smaller which means more faculty are needed to teach the same number of students.
It is expensive to offer online education, but to remain competitive, Philadelphia University decided to enter this new delivery option. There are benefits to the school. We are able to reach beyond the traditional market to people who are time or place bound and therefore, not be able to attend classes on campus. Online courses also reduces the strain on limited class room space. The university can offer classes to traditional students later in the day when non-traditional students usually attend classes.
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What kind of textbooks will I need and where can I get them?
Each course is different. Some don’t require a text and rely on heavily on readings available on the course site, or current readings available as hard copy or on the Internet. Many course require traditional text books that can be obtained from the university bookstore or another retailer. The required readings list is always included in the syllabus for each course.
Students are responsible for obtaining the text books and other reading materials for their courses. If you choose to order the book(s) from the
Philadelphia University College Store, e-mail your request to LandisS@PhilaU.edu; specify the course name and number, that it is an on-line course, and include a telephone number and e-mail address where you can be reached. You will receive a call or e-mail from the Campus Store to get delivery and payment information.
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Where can I find additional information about Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures?
You can refer to the graduate catalog for any information about
Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures (select
"Academic Policies and Procedures") or for
additional information about any other
aspect of graduate education at Philadelphia
University.
When are online courses offered?
The online courses are designed to run during the traditional semester calendar. If the need arises, we will offer multiple sections of an online course, but for the present time, we will offer the online course once during the traditional semester calendar.
How long do classes last?
Philadelphia University is offering the
online MBA foundation classes to run concurrently and under the
same calendar restrictions as the traditional
classes. This may change in the future, or may
be different for particular programs, but the
faculty and the students will be informed prior
to the class start date if this is not the case.
Textile Apparel Marketing courses are available
ONLY to those registered in the TAM Program. For
tentative online course schedules in
PDF
format, select one of the following:
Foundation
courses;
TAM courses.
How do I apply to a graduate program?
Visit our graduate admissions office website to apply online, schedule a campus visit, learn about financial aid, and other aspects of graduate life.
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