What is the Alumni College?
The Alumni College offers graduates of Eckerd College the opportunity to take selected PEL courses at the main campus at a reduced rate. You may take classes for credit or just for fun. While you were completing your degree you may have wanted to take other courses but did not have the time. And itÕs a great way to add a major or a minor to your degree. And you'll be helping others when you enroll because a portion of your tuition is a scholarship donation (and a charitable tax deduction).
Will I get credit for the course(s)?
You may choose to take the course(s) for credit and you will receive a grade. This will not change your Eckerd College graduation grade point average. Each course is 3.5 semester hours of credit. If you prefer, you may choose to audit the course(s) and no grade or credit will be given.
How do I register for the course(s)?
Complete the Registration Form PDF to register for your Alumni College classes. You may forward the information by email to pel@eckerd.edu, fax to (727) 864-8422; or mail to Eckerd College, Program for Experienced Learners, 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33711.
What courses are available?
A select number of courses that are not full at the start of a term may be taken through Alumni College.ÊCall the PEL office at (727) 864-8226 to find out which courses are available.
How are the classes offered?
Alumni College courses are regular PEL courses. Five eight-week terms are scheduled throughout the year beginning in August, October, January, March and June. Classes meet once a week from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Weekend classes meet on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Courses are offered at several convenient locations.
How much do the courses cost?
The fee for taking a course for credit is $300, of which $100 will be placed in a scholarship fund. Tuition to audit a course and not receive credit is $100, of which $50 will be placed in a scholarship fund. PEL alumni donations go to the PEL scholarship fund. Your scholarship contributions are tax deductible. Because of the nature of this program, financial aid is not available for Alumni College courses.
What is the refund policy?
A refund of 100% is available prior to the meeting of the second class. After the second class meeting, the scholarship donation is placed in the scholarship fund and is nonrefundable. The tuition portion is refundable at 50% through the seventh class meeting. Any withdrawal request must be made in writing to the PEL Registrar. If you need to drop or withdraw from a course, please identify yourself as an Alumni College participant.
