Dance Registration
All Community Division dance activities require registration and tuition deposit prior to enrollment.
All registrations incur a $25 registration fee. This fee will be waived for returning students registering prior to August 2, 2011. Returning students will be assessed a $30 late fee for registrations received September 7, 2011 and after. The late fee does not apply to new students.
We require a minimum deposit of 10% of the year's tuition, plus applicable registration fees. Dance cards must be paid in full. Payment by cash, check, and credit card is accepted. Please note that credit cards incur a 2.75% processing fee. The University of Hartford does not accept Visa.
Please complete and submit a registration form with payment before beginning dance classes.
Completed registration forms can be submitted, with payment, in person at any of our offices, or mailed to
Hartt School Community Division
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Registrations are accepted by fax or email as well, only if accompanied by credit card payment.
Fax registrations to (860) 768-4777
Email registrations to hcdbills@hartford.edu.
Questions regarding dance registrations can be directed to the dance department at (860) 768-6000 or dancedesk@hartford.edu.
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
Students may withdraw with written notice to the Registrar for any reason without penalty during the opt-out week, January 22-28, 2012. Withdrawal at all other times is subject to the following guidelines:
| Time of Withdrawal |
Amount Refunded |
| Withdrawal prior to 1st scheduled class |
100% refundable |
| Withdrawal prior to 2nd scheduled class |
90% refundable |
| Withdrawal prior to 3rd scheduled class |
80% refundable |
| Withdrawal prior to 4th scheduled class |
70% refundable |
| Withdrawal prior to 5th scheduled class |
60% refundable |
| Withdrawal prior to end of January opt-out week |
50% refundable |
There are no refunds after the January opt-out week, January 22-28, 2012. All withdrawals must be in writing and sent to the registrar at hcdbills@hartford.edu.
A student who has an injury or illness that prevents him or her from participating for an extended period of time may request a medical withdrawal. Medical withdrawals require written notice from the student/parent/guardian to the Registrar and must be accompanied by a letter from a Medical or Orthopedic Doctor on letter head indicating that the student is incapacitated and is unable to participate due to medical reasons. The letter must indicate the approximate date and duration of the incapacitation. Refunds for lessons missed due to the stated medical reason will be considered. Doctor's notes on prescription pads may be insufficient for purposes of withdrawal within this policy. Documentation and participation under this policy is subject to verification by the Registrar. Withdrawal notifications received without medical documentation will be processed in accordance with the regular withdrawal policy and will not be considered a medical withdrawal. Please note: Absence does not constitute a withdrawal from any program. A signed registration form constitutes agreement to pay tuition in full (regardless of how much has actually been paid at the time of withdrawal). Teacher transfers may affect this policy. Please consult the Registrar for details.
Absence/Schedule Policy
It is strongly recommended that students arrive at least 15 minutes early for class in order to dress and warm-up properly. If you or your child is enrolled in a year-long course it is your responsibility to contact the reception desk at (860) 768-6000 to inform the instructor of the absence prior to class. If the student enters a class late, he/she will be asked to observe from the side so as to not interrupt the class or cause injury to the student concerned. If students miss a class, they should take a make-up lesson at the same or lower level. To make-up a class, fill out a make-up slip at the reception desk and present it to your instructor at the start of class. Students must maintain regular class attendance in order to progress effectively and to qualify for participation in performance activities at the school. Certain classes may be used as rehearsal time in preparation for some performances and these classes will require the same attendance and participation as any other dance class.
Class Cancellations
The school reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment and to close a class which has reached capacity. Official school holidays are listed on the school's calendar.
Emergency closings
In the event that the Community Division must close any or all of its offices, announcements will be made and classes will be cancelled. In the event that a dance class has had three or more emergency closings, tuition may be adjusted for the missed classes.
Discounts
Faculty and Staff of the University of Hartford
10% off all tuition charges for themselves, their spouse/domestic partner and children. Discounts cannot exceed 10% per student. Faculty and staff must be on the payroll of the University of Hartford (excluding contracted services). Relationships and eligibility may be subject to verification with HRD.
Family/Sibling and multi-course Discount Policy
If your family is enrolled in more than one concurrent HCD program, you are eligible for a 10% discount on the program with the lowest tuition under the following conditions/exceptions:
No discounts are offered for summer programs or programs that run less than ten (10) consecutive weeks. Each family is eligible for one (1) discount at a time with a maximum of one (1) discount from September to June. Discount applies to immediate family only and relationships are subject to verification.
Each family is eligible for one discount at a time with a maximum of 1 discount per calendar year.
Conduct
All students and families are required to conduct themselves in a collegial and cooperative manner and in compliance with applicable law and university policies and procedures. The Hartt Community Division reserves the right to discontinue services to any student at any time, subject to a pro rata refund as deemed appropriate by the Hartt Community Division.