Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the current tuition for Summer Institute classes:
Non-Credit Tuition: Listed for each individual course (see Tuition column); page 17. Please note this year's Early Bird, Regular and Onsite tuition rates.
For-Credit Tuition: 5860 courses, see www.acs.utah.edu/tuition/t-underu.htm
6860 courses, see www.acs.utah.edu/tuition/t-gradswrk.htm
2. What is the special fee for?
All courses, whether taken "non-credit" or "for-credit," include a special fee of $20.00 per course. These fees cover materials, course handouts, reserved parking (see page 24), etc., and must be paid with registration. The special fee amount cannot be discounted or refunded.
3. How do I determine which course number to register for?
Professionals attending the Summer Institute will likely take classes "non-credit." This is the 860 number. University students or other participants wishing to take classes "for-credit" will sign up for either the 5860 number (undergraduate) or 6860 number (graduate). If you are not currently an admitted University of Utah student, but wish to take a class for-credit, you must apply for admission. Students who are not current University of Utah students, or who have not attended for a period of one calendar year since their last enrollment, must apply for admission to the University of Utah in order to take Summer Institute Courses at the 5860 or 6860 levels. For information on the admissions process, please call Carrie Allen at (801) 581-8913.
4. Will I receive a grade when taking a course during the Summer Institute?
In one credit hour classes, all students will receive a grade of either "credit" or "no-credit" based on attendance. A minimum of 95% attendance is required to receive "credit." No letter grades will be given for one credit hour classes. Students taking two credit hour classes for "credit" will receive a grade. The grade will be based on 100% attendance and an assignment and/or test. Students taking non-credit classes will receive a CEU certificate - no University of Utah record of registration will be created.
5. How do I Receive NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Credits?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for all courses. There will be forms available at the Information/Registration Desk in the Social Work building, Room 112. Individuals seeking CEUs will need to fill out one of these forms indicating courses for which they are seeking CEU credit. The College of Social Work will verify length of attendance for each course and mail the certificate by July 31, 2008. The number of available hours of CEU credits, approved by the Utah Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for social workers (and allied professions, such as LPCs), and endorsed by Utah Psychological Association (UPA) for psychologists, are listed on each individual course. There is no additional charge for CEU certification.
6. What if I need to cancel my registration? What's the policy? What about substitutions?
If you cannot attend a workshop for which you are registered, you must formally cancel your registration. You will be charged a cancellation fee: ten working days prior to the start of a course $20, five working days prior to the start of a course $30, two days prior to the beginning of the course $50. Not attending a course for which you are registered, and failure to cancel the course will result in an obligation to pay full tuition. Under certain circumstances, you may arrange for a substitute to come in your place. Call Carrie Allen at (801) 581-8913 for details.
7. Will my Summer Institute course certify me as an expert or trainer in a modality?
No, certification as a trainer is only granted through the appropriate national organization.
8. Where and how do I make lodging reservations for Summer Institute?
Participants are responsible for arranging their own lodging. Off-campus facilities can be found on the Summer Institute web site www.socwk.utah.edu/pace.
Convenient on-campus accommodations are available at the University Guest House. For reservations, call (888) 416-4075 or (801) 587-1000. Check-in is guaranteed by 3:00 pm and check out is at 11:00 am. The Guest House has a daily continental breakfast served in the lobby and free internet.
University Guest House Rates: $85/night (single or double occupancy) plus tax (11.55%). Reservations made for seven or more days will be at a reduced rate. Total payment is due at check in.
Guest parking passes can be obtained at the information desk at the Guest House and are required when parked in the Guest House parking lot. University shuttle busses and Trax trains are available for transportation to the College of Social Work.
Special Arrangements: Please notify the Guest House of any special arrangements (i.e. early arrivals, late departures, access needs, etc.) at least 14 days prior to check-in.
Alcohol and Smoking Policy: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the University of Utah campus. Guests infringing on the policy are subject to immediate removal from the University Guest House without refund. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act, the University Guest House is a non-smoking facility.
9. Are there any discounts for Summer Institute courses?
Yes! There are actually several ways to take Summer Institute courses at reduced tuition rates:
REGISTER EARLY!!! - Save up to $60 by registering by Friday, May 9, 2008 or save up to $30 by registering by May 23, 2008.
Alumni Association - Members of the University of Utah College of Social Work's Alumni Association can receive a 25% discount on non-credit Summer Institute courses. This discount cannot be applied to courses taken for credit or toward the special fees. For information about the College of Social Work Alumni Association, visit www.socwk.utah.edu/alumni or call the College of Social Work at (801) 581-8455.
Student Volunteers - Full-time students of any Utah college or university can apply to volunteer for a Summer Institute course. If selected, the student is able to sit in on the selected Summer Institute course at no charge. Student volunteers may volunteer for one class only, and are responsible for checking in/out course participants and for assisting the instructor as needed. For information about being a student volunteer, see the Summer Institute web site at www.socwk.utah.edu/pace or call (801) 581-8913. We will not be utilizing volunteers from community organizations this year.
10. Where will my class meet?
Summer Institute classes will meet in either the Social Work building or the Social and Behavioral Sciences building unless another campus location is indicated in this catalog. Classrooms are assigned only a few days before the start of the Summer Institute. To find your classroom, please go to the Registration and Information Desk in room 112 of the Social Work building. Classes and their assigned meeting rooms will be posted.
11. What if I still have questions?
Try looking at our web site www.socwk.utah.edu/pace, or talk to Carrie Allen by calling (801) 581-8913 or e-mail her at carrie.allen@socwk.utah.edu.
