general information and policies

Contact Information

Director, Joyce S. Wadlington
Phone: 617.349.8298
Email: jwadling@lesley.edu 

Office Address: University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Third Floor, Suite 3-045, Cambridge, MA

Mail Address: Continuing Education, Lesley University, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

How to Register

Download the registration form or complete the form in the catalog. The registration form and payment (tuition and $30 registration fee) is due on or before the first class. There is no registration fee for workshops. Early registration is encouraged. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. The following options are available to register:

• Mail-in Registrations
  Lesley University
  Division of Continuing Education
  29 Everett Street
  Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
• Walk-in Registrations
  Division of Continuing Education
  1815 Massachusetts Avenue
  University Hall Third Floor, Suite 045
  Cambridge, MA
• Fax Registrations: 617.349.8335
• Phone Registrations: 617.349.8609 or 617.349.8298

Late Registrations

Students registering after the first class must call or come to the Continuing Education Office:
617.349.8609.

Methods of Payment

Payment methods include cash, check, or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa with name on card and expiration date). Credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment for faxed and phone-in registrations. Checks should be made payable to Lesley University. Students who do not submit full payment may not be allowed to enroll.

Registration Process

• Registrations are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, unless the Seminar has a specific prerequisite noted, and instructions.
• If a Seminar is oversubscribed, a waiting list is established, and applicants are notified by telephone as soon as space becomes available.
• The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel under-enrolled Seminars. Students are notified of cancellations as early as possible so that they can register for other Seminars.
• Students will not receive formal confirmation of their registration. They will, however, be notified if a class is cancelled.

Dropping A Seminar/Tuition Refunds

Full tuition and all fees are refunded if:

• an applicant is not admitted to a Seminar.
• a Seminar is canceled prior to the start of classes.

Students must notify the Continuing Education office by phone or in-person prior to the 2nd class meeting in order to receive a full refund of tuition; before the start of the 3rd class-50%; before the start of the 4th class-25%; after the start of the 4th class-0%. The registration fee of $30 is nonrefundable.

Financial Assistance

Lesley Seminars financial assistance funds are limited. It is not possible, therefore, to honor all requests. Priority is given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need, and a willingness to make a serious commitment to a class. The Division of Continuing Education will review all requests, and students will be notified of the decision by phone or in writing.

• All requests for financial assistance are confidential.
• The amount of financial assistance will not exceed half of the tuition of a class.
• If a student receives financial assistance and subsequently transfers into a lower tuition class, the financial assistance award will be reduced accordingly so that the aid reflects the same percentage of tuition as the original financial assistance amount.
• Scholarships may be considered taxable by the Internal Revenue Service.  Refer to the IRS Publication 520, "Scholarships and Fellowships" or a tax advisor to determine how this affects individual situations.

To apply for financial assistance the following must be submitted:

1. Lesley Seminars Registration Form;
2. One-half tuition of the class and the non-refundable registration fee of $30 (no fee if registering for workshop);
3. Financial Assistance Form;
4. One page letter describing reasons for requesting assistance;
5. Some evidence of need (e.g., tax return, work pay stub, other).

Tuition Policy for Lesley Students

Lesley students wishing to take Lesley Seminar courses for credit must contact their faculty advisor and secure approval to register. Students pay their regular tuition rate.

Individuals interested in pursuing self-designed bachelor's or master's degree programs that build upon Lesley Seminar offerings should contact:

• Bachelor's degree programs:
  Cara Alaimo, calaimo@lesley.edu, or 617.349.8132.
• Master's degree programs:
  Lisa Lombardi, lombardi@lesley.edu, or 617.349.8454.

Tuition Policy for Lesley Staff

Full and part-time employees are eligible to receive tuition remission for courses and workshops offered through the Division of Continuing Education. While the University offers these courses for credit and non-credit, they will count toward the applicable credit limit. In the case where credit is optional, the employee will be required to take the course for credit and this credit will count toward the maximum credit limit. In the case that the course offers no credit, a course of one day or less will count as .5 credit and a course of two days or more will count as 1 credit. Spouses and dependents are not eligible for tuition remission benefits for non-degree programs.
Refer to the Human Resources Web site for the complete policy.

Credit Option

Lesley University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Taking a course for credit earns students who fulfill the necessary course requirements assigned by the instructor, Lesley University credit. Students who want to transfer Lesley University credits to another college or university should check with their home institutions before registering. Credits are accepted at the discretion of the receiving institution.

Alumni Discount

University and Art Institute of Boston alumni are entitled to a 10% reduction in tuition for any on-campus Seminar that has a full tuition rate. The alumni discount is only applicable when the Alumni Discount Request form is submitted each semester or by permission of Student Financial Services. Students who graduated from 1989 forward do not need to complete this form as they are already coded as alumni on the University computer system, but should indicate on their registration their Lesley University dates of attendance and program of study.

Policies

The Lesley Seminars academic policies and procedures stated in this catalog apply to all students. Students are not exempt from them because of failure to read or understand this catalog and/or misinformation received from other sources. For additional Lesley University and academic policies pertaining to all students of Lesley University, please refer to the Policies Web site.

Textbooks

Some instructors order textbooks for their Seminars through the Lesley University Bookstore, located on the lower level of  University Hall (1815 Massachusetts Avenue). To contact the bookstore call: 617.349.8875 or visit their Web site at: www.lesley.bkstore.com/.

Store Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday: Closed

Library

The Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Library serves all Lesley Seminar students from its central Cambridge location. Although borrowing materials is not permitted for Seminar students, the staff encourages the use of the Library for many other needs. The Library policies are available at the Circulation Desk or via the Library Web site. Please refer to the Campus Map in the Seminar catalog for Library location.

Cancellation of Classes Due to Weather

The decision to cancel or reschedule Seminars due to serious weather is made and communicated to the television and radio stations by 6 am for day classes and by 2 pm for evening classes. The following local television and radio stations are notified: WBZ Channel 4,WCVB Channel 5, WHDH Channel 7; WBZ (1030 AM), WEEI (850 AM), WRKO (680 AM), WBCN(104.1 FM), WCRB (102.5 FM), WBMX (98.5 FM). Class cancellation information can also be obtained by calling 617.868.9600.

Directions

• Directions to the Cambridge Campus
• Directions to The Art Institute of Boston

Parking

Parking in Cambridge is extremely limited and students are strongly encouraged to use public transportation. Continuing Education students have limited parking options at Lesley. There is no student parking Monday-Friday during the day at Lesley parking lots. Seminar students who choose to park behind University Hall will be charged a fee according to the following schedule:

• 0.0 - 0.5 hours: no charge
• 0.5 - 1.5 hours: $1.00
• 1.5 - 2.5 hours: $2.00
• 1.5 - 2.5 hours:$1.00 (with store receipt over $10)
• 2.5 - 3.5 hours: $8.00
• 2.5 - 3.5 hours: $4.00 (with store receipt over $10)
• 3.5 - 8.0 hours: $15.00
• 3.5 - 8.0 hours: $8.00 (with store receipt over $50)
• 8.0 + hours: $30.00

Weekend Parking
Students can purchase a $6 weekend permit from the Security Office (located on the main campus at the end of Mellen Street), which is valid Friday (after 6pm) through Sunday.

Evening Parking
Parking is available after 3:30 pm on the main campus only with a pay-for-parking permit. Evening permits are valid for all lots on the main campus, except lot B. There is no student parking at any other location at anytime. Students can purchase an evening parking permit on-line at www.thepermitstore.com/ for the current semester only. All transactions are secure and applicant information is kept strictly confidential. Students should have their mailing address, vehicle make, year and license plate number, and payment information accessible to register, and should use "S1212" as the student identification number. Once the registration is complete, a parking permit will arrive in the mail within 7-10 business days. Students should return to the permit Web site to activate the permit.  The cost is $8 per month.

Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Lesley stands committed to providing all students fair treatment and an educational environment free of discrimination not only to comply with local, state and federal laws, but also to provide an educationally desirable environment. Lesley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. In addition, discriminatory harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability is illegal conduct that will not be tolerated. Lesley has established procedures to address student complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment. The procedures are available in the Office of Student Affairs and in the Office of the Assistant to the President for Affirmative Action and Diversity. Through either office students may learn about what constitutes unlawful discrimination and harassment, may seek advice, and may obtain assistance in initiating the complaint procedure.