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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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President’s Welcome Address 4
Mission and Vision Statements 5
Institutional Objectives 6
UTI Philosophy of Nurse Education 7
Organizing Framework 7
Institutional Profile 8
Licensure, Approvals 9
Accreditations 10
General Admission Policy 11
Criminal Background Policy 12
Students With Disabilities Policy 12
Equal Opportunity Policy 13
Transfer of Credit Policy 14
Transferability of Clock Hours 15
Post-Admissions Health Requirements 15
Malpractice Insurance 15
Readmission Policy 15
Non-Discrimination Policy 16
Federal Student Financial Aid 17
Types of Financial Aid 18
Eligibility for Title IV Financial Aid 18
Cost of Attendance 22
Student Payment Plans 24
Payment Schedule & Billing Period 24
Delinquent Tuition Payments 24
Financial Aid Prior to Attending UTI 24
Requirements for Verification of Permanent Residency 25
Requirements for Financial Aid Verification 25
Correction of Information 25
Renewal Application 25
Loan Default Prevention 25
Financial Aid Ombudsman 26
New Jersey Class Loan 27
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Grant 27
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy 28
Appeals 32
Academic Unit of Measurement 33
Course Code and Numbering System 33
Grading System/ Drops 34
Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA 35
Course Failure 35
Course Incomplete 35
Withdrawal from Course 35
Repeating and Progression in a Course 35
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Grading Definitions 36
Academic Dismissal 37
Behavioral Dismissal 37
Academic Integrity 37
Attendance Policy 38
Punctuality Policy 39
Excused Absences 39
Make –Up Policy 39
Leave of Absence Policy 40
Withdrawals 41
Cancellation & Refund Policies (ACCET) 42
Return to Title IV Calculations 44
Institutional Loans and Scholarships 49
Student Services 49
Career Services 49
Copyright Policy 50
Facilities and Equipment 51
FERPA Policy 52
Maintenance of Student Records 59
Course and Program Audit 59
Grievance Policy 60
ACCET Complaint 61
Code of Conduct Policy 62
Food and Beverages in Classrooms / Laboratories 63
Smoking 63
Campus Security 63
Drug & Alcohol Free Campus & Workplace 63
Classroom and Clinical Dress Requirements 65
New Student Orientation 68
Graduation Requirements 68
Commencement & Pinning Ceremony 69
Hours of Operation 69
Statement of Legal Control 69
Members of Universal Training Institute Advisory Board of Directors 69
Administrative Staff 70
Faculty 70
Tuition and Fees 71
School Calendar 71
Scheduled New Class Start 71
Annual Student Performance Report 72
Academic Program 73
UTI Behavioral Expectations And Protocol ( Cell Phones- Social Media- Emails) 82
ATI Guidelines 83
Covid-19 Pandemic Policies and Procedures 85
Catalog Addendum– Distance Learning Requirements 91
UNIVERSAL TRAINING INSTITUTE reserves the right to make changes to the contents of this catalog, to make changes in its programs of study and to its
schedule of classes and hours of operation, provided that students are given advanced notice. Important information regarding the policies of UTI and its
educational program is included in this catalog; students are encouraged to read it carefully.
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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ADDRESS
As a registered nurse for over 39 years, I know the personal satisfaction and sense
of worth that comes from sharing my nursing skills with patients who need and
appreciate the kind of medical care and personalized attention that nurses can
provide. It has been my, and the faculty here at Universal Training Institute (UTI),
desire to share our knowledge and expertise with students who share our passion
and commitment to helping others.
As you undertake your studies at UTI, know that I, my staff, and every instructor
here is willing and eager to help you with your educational pursuit and will provide
all the resources at our disposal to contribute to the successful completion of your
chosen academic program.
The curriculum in our Practical Nurse Program is challenging but comprehensive
to ensure that the knowledge and skills you will need to enter the nursing profession
are provided.
UTI is located at the heart of historical city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. This
location and the surrounding areas provide a culturally diverse population and a
professional work environment. The School is conveniently located near NJ
Garden State parkway, NJ Turnpike, Route 287 Highway 440, and the Staten Island
Outer Bridge; and less than one hour away from New Brunswick, Newark in New
Jersey and New York City. The location of UTI provides the students with access
to diverse cultural interest including, but not limited to a variety of fine restaurants,
the library, post office and other places of interest.
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Universal Training Institute. I
congratulate you on your choice of schools and wish you success during your time
with us.
Sincerely,
Claudia Houston RN, BSN, MSA
President / CEO
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Universal Training Institute is to provide educational training
opportunities for individuals to learn and develop the necessary skill that will
allow them to become valued members of the healthcare profession.
VISION STATEMENT
Our Vision is to create a healthcare training system that selects and trains
individuals to provide support services to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,
home care facilities and individual practitioners who have committed their
lives to assisting others improve their health and wellness in the
communities they serve.
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INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
To achieve its mission, the college has established the following institutional objectives:
1.
Retain highly qualified professionals to provide superior instruction in the Practical Nurse
Program offered by UTI;
2.
Equip students with the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to sit for any state required
licensing examination or certifications that may be required to obtain entry-level employment
in the field of nursing;
3.
Promote a sense of cooperation and teambuilding as an essential aspect of the medical and
health professions;
4.
Foster and maintain relationships with potential employers and professionals to create more
employment opportunities for UTI graduates; and,
5.
Encourage and instill in students the importance of continuing education for professional
development and career advancement.
6.
Encourage managed growth of the institution through the ethical recruitment of qualified
students who can benefit from the education and training offered and to ensure the institution’s
future financial viability and sustained growth;
7.
Manage institutional revenues in a conscientious manner that ensures the ongoing availability
of instructional and administrative resources necessary to provide quality academic programs
and student support services that enhance student success and program completion;
8.
Ensure the ongoing effectiveness of institutional operations by supporting and developing a
systematic process for planning, implementing and evaluating professional development
opportunities for all faculty and administrative staff, by keeping abreast of technological
advances that will maximize operational efficiencies, and by assessing outcomes for continual
improvement;
9.
Commit to being of service to the community through active participation and engagement with
local organizations in volunteer activities and outreach efforts and encourage students to join
in those efforts.
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UTI PHILOSOPHY OF NURSE EDUCATION
The philosophy of the Practical Nurse education program flows from the mission of the institution to
provide the opportunity for individuals to learn and use nursing knowledge and skills which allows
them to become valued licensed members of the healthcare team. The curriculum is designed to
integrate the art and science of nursing as practical nurses assist individuals to attain, maintain and
retain wellness. Inherent in this belief are the following concepts
Humans are individuals who exist in society and are diverse, complex beings, each having
physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs.
Environment is comprised of dynamic ever-changing surroundings in which humans exist. This
environment consists of family, social and work groups as well as members of the global community.
The environment includes those forces (internal and external) which may have a positive or negative
influence on individuals and their state of health.
Health is a dynamic state of being viewed holistically and promoted through understanding, caring,
adaptive coping, and appropriate system/illness management.
Nursing is an art and science requiring the treatment of human response to actual or potential health
problems. Nursing involves a holistic, goal-oriented approach by responding to economic, social and
other environmental influences. The practical nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the
framework of case finding, reinforcing patient/family teaching, implementation and evaluation of
caring interventions as well as assisting in the collection of data used in formulating plans of care under
the supervision of the registered nurse or licensed physician.
Teaching/Learning is a planned process of interaction that promotes behavioral change and facilities
growth. A variety of teaching strategies are employed to maximize learning as contemporary
technology is incorporated.
Organizing Framework:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Needs serves as the basis for the organizing framework as the faculty
believes that health occurs on a continuum from wellness to illness with humans constantly striving to
attain and maintain health. The curriculum design progresses from basic to complex and guides the
learner to build on prior course, material, skills and experience. This framework provides the
foundation upon which students will care for individuals of all ages, in a variety of settings, across the
lifespan.
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INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Universal Training Institute (UTI) is a postsecondary institution established in 2006 and located in
Perth Amboy, New Jersey. It began offering Licensed Practical Nursing classes in October 2007. With
the support of a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced faculty team, UTI trains its students for
entry-level employment in practical nursing.
UTI’s program is centered on the development of the total student including the social, emotional,
intellectual aspects of human life. UTI’s program has been carefully developed to provide students
with the knowledge and skills required to function efficiently and effectively as crucial and contributing
members of a healthcare team.
UTI provides education and training to a cultural and ethnic diversity of students who, upon successful
completion of their studies, will contribute to the improvement of the health and wellness of their
communities.
While student success is at the core of its mission, UTI recognizes that, ultimately, students must
assume responsibility for their own learning and that the role of instructors is to facilitate that learning.
To this end, it is the responsibility of both the faculty and the institution to provide an environment in
which students’ critical thinking skills are stimulated and honed to maximize their learning potentials,
and thrive intellectually through the exchange of ideas and interaction with other students and faculty.
It is a goal of UTI and its faculty to help students develop an unwavering commitment to the ethics of
the profession and to embrace the necessity of and desire for lifelong learning.
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LICENSURE, APPROVALS AND ACCREDITATION
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Universal Training Institute is licensed as a Private Career School by the New Jersey Department of
Education and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The Department is located at
the following address, directed to either listed office:
(COEI), New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
John Fitch Way, 5
th
Floor PO Box 057
Trenton, NJ 08625-0057
(609) 341-2031
“In the event of an unannounced school closure, students enrolled at the time of the closure must
contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Training Evaluation Unit within
ninety (90) calendar days of the closure. Failure to do so within the ninety (90) days may exclude the
student from any available form of assistance. The contact number to call is (609) 292-4287 or email
at [email protected]. ”
State of New Jersey Department of Education
Office of Career and Technical Education
P. O. Box 500
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0500
New Jersey Board of Nursing
The Practical Nurse Program of Universal Training Institute is approved by the New Jersey Board of
Nursing. The Board is located at the following address:
Executive Director
New Jersey Board of Nursing
PO Box 45010
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6430
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nursing/
United States Department of Education
Universal Training Institute is approved by the U.S. Department of Education as an eligible institution
to participate in Student Financial Assistance Programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended. They are located at the following address:
U. S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Tel: 202-401-2000
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ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is the process by which an accrediting agency, using peer-review evaluations, determines
whether an educational institution meets standards or criteria the agency has established for acceptable
levels of quality in the institution’s academic and/or training programs, student services, administrative
operations, and fiscal capability. The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) defines the goal of
accreditation to be “to ensure that institutions of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality.”
The USDE has established regulations to “recognize” those accrediting agencies (“accreditors”) which
satisfy the federal regulations. Recognition means that the USDE accepts the accreditor as a reliable
authority to evaluate the quality of academic programs and operations of institutions of higher
education.
ACCREDITATION:
The CEO/President and the Board of Directors of Universal Training Institute are pleased to announce
that, effective December 13, 2018, UTI has been awarded initial accreditation by the Accrediting
Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) for a period of five years, from
December 13, 2021 through December 30, 2026. ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of
Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)
1722 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-955-1113
www.accet.org
Initial Accreditation: December 13, 2018
Accreditation Expires: December 30, 2021
Accreditation can be renewed provided that an institution continually complies with the accreditation
standards or criteria of the accreditor(s) and fully satisfies the criteria or standards in effect at the time
of application for accreditation renewal.
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GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT
Universal Training Institute is an equal opportunity institution and accepts students without regard to
race, origin, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. UTI upholds the highest
standards to maintain the integrity and long term viability of the school by recruiting the prospective
students who demonstrate academic aptitude and proficiency to achieve the learning outcomes of a
Licensed Practical Nurse.
Admission Requirements
All prospective candidates are expected to meet and follow UTI’s guidelines before being accepted into
the LPN program. The minimum requirement for admission include, but are not limited to:
Make an appointment with the Admissions Director, or designee, for an initial interview. The
candidate will be informed about the required documents needed for admission into the program as
well as those documents required for financial aid to include, but are not limited to:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or U.S. national status. You are a
U.S. citizen if you were born anywhere in the United States or any of its territories, including Puerto
Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. You are a U.S. national if you were born in American Samoa
or in Swains Island.
Provide a valid government-issued ID or other official ID with photo.
Complete an interview with the Director of Admissions, or his/her designee.
Take and pass the admissions examination (TEAS). If an applicant does not achieve the minimum
acceptable score of on the first attempt, the following re-test requirements apply:
a.
Re-test within two weeks following the first attempt.
b.
Wait a period of 21 – 30 days before a third attempt, if needed.
c.
Wait a minimum of 6 months before making a final re-take attempt.
Write an admissions essay.
Be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English (as determined during the admissions interview,
the taking of the TEAS exam, and the written essay).
Provide a verifiable social security card (required for criminal background check and for applicants
who intend to apply for financial aid).
Provide acceptable documentation of completion of high school or its recognized equivalent. Any one
of the following is acceptable:
1)
Provide an High School Diploma, GED or college degree;
2)
Provide a high school transcript from a foreign institution that has been evaluated as equivalent to a
U.S. high school diploma. The evaluating agency must be a member of the National Association of
Credential Evaluation Services (NACES); the Association of International Credential Evaluators
(AICE); or, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
Take and pass a criminal background check.
Meet with a financial aid representative and prove ability to pay tuition or to qualify for financial aid.
Pay the required registration fee.
Submit all required admissions documentation.
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All newly-admitted students are required to attend an orientation session before they will be allowed
to begin classes.
All successful applicants will be issued an official offer of admission
Acceptance is only confirmed with an initial down payment
The candidate who meets all of the requirements for admission will sign an Enrollment Agreement.
To Be Eligible for Financial Aid these Additional Admission Documents Are Required
1A. Complete Online FAFSA Application.
2B. Submit copy of his/ her most recently filed Federal Tax return (if a dependent student, a copy of the
parent’s most recently filed Federal Income Tax Return.
3C. If male, between the ages of 18 to 25 years, must be registered with Selective Service in order to
apply for any of the federal programs.
4D. Not be in default of a student loan, or owe a refund on any federal grant as stated in the National
Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
5E. A student eligible for financial Aid via loans, must sign promissory note and complete the entrance
counselling.
6F. The student completes the entrance counselling which becomes part of permanent file.
Criminal Background Screening:
Applicants must undergo a criminal background check before being admitted into the LPN Program.
New Jersey and all states require a clear, acceptable criminal background check as one condition of
licensure to work as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Each state’s Board of Nursing makes the final
determination as to whether the background check is acceptable for the position of LPN in that state.
Any questions regarding whether the background check will be acceptable in the state where a Practical
Nurse graduate wants to practice should be directed to that state’s Board of Nursing.
Universal Training Institute cannot and does not guarantee that a student will be able to take the
licensing exam, obtain a license as a Practical Nurse, or to obtain employment following successful
completion of the program in New Jersey or any other state. Crimes and offenses while in the program
could possibly jeopardize a student’s eligibility to take the licensing examination (NCLEX) and find
employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Students with Disabilities:
Universal Training Institute complies with applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and its premises on the second floor are wheelchair accessible by elevator. It is, however,
UTI’s responsibility to determine, to the extent possible, that every admitted student has the ability to
benefit from the training he or she will receive in the Practical Nurse Program.
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Any potential applicant who has a physical disability or learning disability will be considered for
admission provided that UTI is reasonably able to provide accommodations the applicant would
require. In the case of a physical disability that, in the determination of UTI, might impact the
applicant’s ability to successfully complete the Practical Nurse Program, the potential applicant must
provide a certification from a licensed physician that the applicant is physically capable of pursuing
the program of study and the physical rigors it requires to be admitted into the program. Additionally,
it is importance for the candidate to understand that the rigors of the job may impede them from
being able to be hired as a Licensed Practical Nurse hands –on provider. In cases of learning
disabilities, UTI provides additional time for testing as well as private testing areas. All such
disability cases, must be supported with certified documentation.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Universal Institute values diversity and seeks talented students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age or status as a veteran in the administration of its educational policies, programs,
activities, admissions policies, financial aid and loan programs, employment or other school
administered programs.
It is against the law to discriminate against any beneficiary of a program financially assisted by Title
I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), on the basis of the individual’s status as a lawfully
admitted immigrant or as a participant in a WIA program.
Individuals believing that they have been subjected to discrimination in relation to a WIA Title I
assisted activity may file a complaint with the Director of Nursing, or the United States Department
of Labor Civil Rights Center, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Rm. N-4123, Washington, DC 20210.
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TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY
Universal Training Institute is committed to assisting students successfully navigate through the
Licensed Practical Nurse Program as quickly and efficiently as possible. If a candidate was previously
in another accredited nursing program recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, Council on
Higher Education Accreditation or the National League of Nursing (NLN), and would like to transfer to
UTI, all measures will be taken to ensure a smooth transition. UTI will consider accepting transfer
credits or clock hours earned at another provided certain criteria are met. The purpose would be to
lessen the amount of time and resources previously spent at another postsecondary to expedite the
candidate’s completion of the program.
1. Only the School Administrator or Director of Nursing will make the determination as to whether
the course or courses requested for transfer credit satisfy all of UTI’s criteria. The Director’s
decision is final and not appealable.
2. The postsecondary institution is accredited by an agency recognized by either the U.S. Department
of Education, Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
3. The course or courses being transferred are a part of a Practical Nursing or Registered Nurse
program / curriculum that has been accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and /or the
National League of Nursing.
4. The course or courses are determined to be comparable in both content and duration to a course or
courses offered by UTI.
5. The course or courses were completed within two years of the date that the student is applying for
admission into UTI.
6. The grade earned is a “B”, or higher.
An “Official” transcript must be sent directly to UTI from the postsecondary institution that the
transferring student attended and must be received prior to the student beginning his or her studies at
UTI.
If course(s) are accepted on transfer, the tuition and any fees for those courses will be deducted from
the total tuition and the student will be responsible only for the remainder of the tuition and fees.
Transfer credit is limited to a maximum of 21.73% of the total clock hours for the program and will
only be accepted for the following courses.
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Communications
Ethics and Legal Implications
As indicated in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy section of this catalog, although grades
earned for transfer courses will not be included in a calculation of a student’s cumulative grade point
average (CGPA), the clock hours (or converted credits) will be included in a calculation of total clock
hours attempted and total clock hours successful completed.
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Transferability of UTI Clock Hours
The decision to accept transfer credits or clock hours is at the discretion of the institution to which the
student is applying for acceptance. Although UTI is an accredited institution and its Practical Nurse
Program is approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and properly licensed by the New Jersey
Department of Labor and Workforce Development, it is not likely that successful completion of UTI
clock hours will transfer to other postsecondary institutions.
If a student advises UTI that he or she is planning to try to transfer clock hours to another institution,
UTI will send an official transcript to the institution and, if requested, copies of syllabi or a catalog.
Post- Admissions Health Requirements:
1.
Every student will be required to have a tuberculin skin test (PPD/TST test) within 30 days of
enrollment. If a student has a positive test result, a chest x-ray report or QuantiFeron Gold test
indicating absence of active disease is required. The PPD/TST test must be completed
regardless of the student’s Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine history.
Note: Taking the Hepatitis B vaccine series is recommended but not required.
2.
Students must complete certain health requirements prior to beginning the clinical practice
portion of their academic program. Those requirements include the following:
a.
Submission of a completed health examination form to the Director of Nursing. This
health examination must be valid for the length of time the student is in the Practical
Nurse Program.
b.
Documentation of immunity (with lab titers) to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR
immunity), Varicella, and, if born on or after 1/1/ 1957, Rubeola.
c.
To support a claim of immunization, a student must provide acceptable records showing
that vaccination occurred or that the disease was experienced. This documentation is
required by the New Jersey Department of Health and may include official
immunization records from an American school and/or official records signed by a
licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner.
Malpractice Insurance
Universal Training Institute provides malpractice insurance for all of its active Practical Nurse students,
effective from the students’ first day of laboratory section and covers the clinical practice as well. The
policy covers one million dollars per claim and five million dollars in the aggregate.
Readmission Policy
Students who have left or been withdrawn from an academic program for any reason must submit a
request in writing to UTI’s Director of Nursing, asking to be readmitted. Any student who has been
out of the program in excess of six months, unless otherwise deemed appropriate by UTI, must restart
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the program from the beginning. Students who were dismissed for violation of any of the Codes of
Student Conduct are not eligible for readmission. A student can be readmitted only once and based
on space availability. Before readmission, a student must pay any and all outstanding tuition that was
due at the time of his or her dismissal or withdrawal. Students will receive academic credit for all
courses previously successfully completed. Students readmitted into a program must complete that
program within the maximum time frame as described in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
section of this catalog.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
As mandated by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and its
implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, the School does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, ethnic origin or religion in its admission process to the school or employment in its
educational programs or activities.
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations by the School may
be referred to the Director of Nursing or the Office of Civil Rights of the United States Department of
Education. Universal Training Institute is committed to achieving a prompt and equitable resolution
of any student or employee complaints under Title IX. Any individual alleging noncompliance with
Title IX should file a written complaint with the Director of Nursing who will proceed to investigate
the matter. Either the complaining party or Director of Nursing can demand a forum to address the
matter. The complaining party will be given a copy of the written findings of the Director of Nursing as
promptly as possible after the investigation has taken place. These findings will include the Director of
Nursing conclusion as to whether a violation of Title IX has taken place and, if so, the remedial actions to be
taken by the Institution.
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FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
(TITLE IV, NJCLASS, NJ WORKFORCE)
Universal Training Institute has been designated by the U. S. Department of Education (DOE) as an
eligible institution so that its students may apply to DOE to receive financial aid that is authorized
under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. As an eligible institution, UTI is
required by DOE to disclose all aspects related to students’ applying for and receiving Title IV financial
aid and other disclosures related to the institution.
These full disclosures are provided in electronic format to all new students during their new-student
orientation sessions and are distributed to all students once a year. Additional copies of these
disclosures are available in the Office of Financial Aid and the UTI website at
www.universaluti.com/additional-information.
Students must meet very specific requirements, complete an online Federal application form called the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA), and provide all the supporting documentation
required for the government to make the determination whether a student is qualified (eligible) to
receive any form of Title IV financial aid.
Financial Aid can be in the form of grants, which are financial assistance that the student does not have
to repay, and loans, that must be repaid by the student or, if the loan was taken out by the student’s
parent(s) on his or her behalf, the loan must be repaid by the parent(s). The most common form of grant
is the Pell Grant and the most common loan is the Direct Loan.
Details on the very specific requirements are available from UTI’s Office of Financial Aid, UTI’s
“Student Financial Aid Information” Catalog. Financial Aid office staff is available to explain the
application process and to assist students in applying for aid and in understanding their obligations and
responsibilities related to paying back Title IV loans.
The contact information for the Office of Financial Aid appears at the end of this section but generally,
a student must be enrolled in the Practical Nurse Program as a regular student, must be a U.S. citizen
or national or a permanent resident, and cannot be in default on any Title IV loan that he or she may
have received previously. A regular student is one who has enrolled in the Practical Nurse Program for
the purpose of completing the program, earning a diploma, sitting for the required state licensure exam,
and working as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Once qualified to receive financial aid, a student
must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to remain qualified for that aid.
UTI Financial Aid and Disclosures Contact Information
Ms. Iren Brodskiy, Financial Aid Officer
174 Jefferson Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-0155; email: [email protected]
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Types of Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grants:
Pell Grants are awarded to eligible students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. To determine
eligibility, the U. S. Department of Education uses a standard formula to evaluate financial need.
Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid.
Federal Direct Loans:
Subsidized
Students may be eligible based on need. The subsidized has a fixed interest rate. The federal
government pays the interest on the loan while the student is in attendance at least halftime.
Repayment begins six (6) months after the last day of attendance or once the student falls below
half-time status.
Unsubsidized:
Available to dependent and independent students who need additional assistance to help pay
their educational cost. The student is responsible for the interest payments on the loan while in
school. The interest rate is fixed and repayment begins six (6) months after the last day of
attendance or once the student falls below half-time status.
Federal Parent Plus Loans:
Federal loans are available to parents of dependent students. Parents can borrow up to the cost
of attendance, less other financial aid received. Approval is based on the parent(s) credit history
and repayment begins sixty (60) days from the last date disbursement of the loan.
ELIGIBILITY FOR TITLE IV AID PROGRAMS
This section spells out the general eligibility requirements for Title IV programs by the U.S.
Department of Education (US DOE) for post-secondary school students who desire to utilize grants
and/or loans offered by US DOE as part of their education funding.
To receive Federal, Title IV Student Financial Aid (SFA) from Universal Training Institute, you will
need to:
1.
Satisfy all Admission Requirements and be accepted into one of UTI’s approved Title IV
programs.
2.
Sign a statement of Educational Purpose and a certification statement on overpayment and
default (found on the FAFSA).
3.
Complete all verification and federal reject codes requirements. Students may be selected for
verification or clarification of application information. No aid eligibility can be processed
until the student provides required information. If provided information varies from the
application information, the student's record may have to be submitted to the Federal Central
Processor for corrections before any aid is processed.
4.
Not have borrowed in excess of Federal aggregate loan limits
5.
Sign an Enrollment Agreement;
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Be enrolled at least halftime to receive assistance from the Direct Loan Programs.
7.
Be enrolled in a program that leads to a Diploma or Certificate.
8.
Be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male (you must register between the ages of
18 and 25). Men exempted from the requirement to register include:
Males currently in the armed services and on active duty (this exception does not apply to
members of the Reserve and National Guard who are not on active duty);
Males who are not yet 18 at the time that they complete their application (an update is not required during
the year, even if a student turns 18 after completing the application);
Males born before 1960;
Citizens of the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Federated States
of Micronesia; and,
Non-citizens who first entered the U.S. as lawful non-immigrants on a valid visa and
remained in the U.S. on the terms of that visa until after they turned 26.
9.
Have a valid Social Security number, unless you are from the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.
10.
Have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. Effective July 2012 federal
regulations no longer allow new students to be eligible under ability to benefit standards.
Students who have previously enrolled as Federal Ability to Benefit students prior to July 2012
will be able to continue to be eligible for Federal Title IV Aid.
11.
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
12.
Sign certifying statements on the FAFSA stating that:
You are not in default on a federal student loan under Title IV.
You do not owe a refund on a federal grant under the Title IV program.
You will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.
13.
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) while you are attending UTI.
14.
Demonstrate financial need as determined by the appropriate agency offering the financial
assistance.
15.
The Pell Grant program does not require half time enrollment, but the student enrollment status
does affect the amount of Pell a student may receive. A student may receive Pell for a total of
12 payment periods or 600%. Once the student has reached this limit, no further Pell may be
received.
In addition, you must meet one of the following classifications:
1.
Be a U.S. CITIZEN or U.S. NATIONAL.
You are a U.S. citizen if you were born in the United States or certain U.S. territories, if you were
born abroad to parents who are U.S. citizens, or if you have obtained citizenship status through
naturalization. If you were born in American Samoa or Swains Island, then you are a U.S. national.
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2.
Be a PERMANENT RESIDENT.
If you have a Form I-551, I-151, or I-551C, also known as a Green Card, you are a U.S.
permanent resident.
3.
Have a qualifying ARRIVAL-DEPARTURE RECORD.
Your Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) must show that you have status in one of the following categories:
Refugee
Asylum Granted
Cuban-Haitian Entrant (Status Pending)
Conditional Entrant (valid only if issued before April 1, 1980)
Parole
4.
Have BATTERED IMMIGRANT STATUS
You have been designated by USCIS as a “battered immigrant-qualified alien” because you are
a victim of abuse by your U. S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, or because you are the child
of a person designated as such under the Violence Against Women Act.
5.
Have a T-VISA. You are eligible if you have a T-visa or a parent with a T-1 visa.
Terms and Conditions of Title IV, HEA Loans
Your loan eligibility is directly correlated to your classification as either Dependent or Independent.
Here below are the criteria for both classifications: Independent: For the purposes of federal aid, a
student is considered independent if he or she meets one or more of the following criteria:
If ANY of the following circumstances apply to you, you are an independent student; you will not have
to provide parental information. If NONE of the following circumstances apply to you, you will be
asked to provide parental information and you are considered a dependent student unless the financial
aid administrator determines that the student is independent on the basis of special circumstances and
performs a dependency override.
• You are 24 years or older or will be by December 31
st
of the award year
• You are married
• You will be working on a Master’s Degree
• You are serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces
• You are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
• You have children, and you provide more than half of their support
• After you turned age 13, both of your parents were deceased
• You have dependents (other than children or your spouse) who live with you, and you provide
more than half of their support at the time the FAFSA is completed and through June 30 of the
award year.
• You were in foster care since turning age 13 until you reached age 18
• You were a dependent or ward of the court since turning age 13 until you reached age 18
• You are currently or you were in legal guardianship
• You are currently or were an emancipated minor;
• You are homeless or you are at risk of being homeless
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Students who claim to be independent may be asked to provide documentation to verify their
dependency status prior to receiving financial aid. Students who want to be considered independent
due to circumstances other than those listed should contact a financial aid officer prior to completing
the FAFSA
Incarcerated Applicants
A student is considered to be incarcerated if she/he is serving a criminal sentence in a federal,
state, or local penitentiary, prison, jail, reformatory, work farm, or similar correctional
institution (whether it is operated by the government or a contractor). Our attendance policy
specifies that all classed and practical studies are done at the school’s physical location;
therefore, incarcerated students are not eligible for admissions.
For UTI’s purposes, a student is not considered to be incarcerated if she/he is in a halfway
house or home detention or is sentenced to serve only weekends.
Conviction for Possession or Sale of Illegal Drugs
A Federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for Federal student financial aid
(SFA). The student self-certifies in applying for SFA that he or she does not have a
drug conviction. UTI is not required to confirm this unless there is evidence of conflicting
information.
The chart below illustrates the period of ineligibility for SFA, depending on whether the
conviction was for sale or possession and whether the student had previous offenses. (A
conviction for the sale of drugs includes conviction for conspiring to sell drugs.)
Possession of illegal drugs
Sale of illegal drug
1st Offense
1 year from date of conviction
2 year from date of conviction
2nd Offense
2 years from date of
conviction
Indefinite period
3+ Offense
Indefinite period
If a student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs and the periods of
ineligibility are different, the student will be ineligible for the longer period
A student regains eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends or when he or she
successfully completes a qualified drug rehabilitation program. Further drug conviction will make the
student ineligible again.
When a student regains eligibility during the award year, UTI may award Pell and/or loans for the
current payment period. A qualified drug rehabilitation program must include at least two unannounced
drug tests and must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
o Be qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly from a federal, state or local
government program.
o Be qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state-licensed insurance
company.
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o Be administered or recognized by federal, state or local government agency or court.
o Be administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic or medical
doctor.
Definition of Financial Need:
Financial need is defined as the difference between the cost of attending school and the student’s or
families’ expected contribution (EFC). A central processor to whom the student’s Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is submitted conducts determination of the EFC, based on federal
guidelines. The School’s Financial Aid Officer then determines the student’s Cost of Attendance using
nationally-approved living expense guidelines.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Universal Training Institute sets tuition based on the cost of providing education and training to its
students. UTI strives to maintain excellence within its academic programs and to provide abundant
instructional resources to guarantee high-quality education and resources.
The U. S. Department of Education allows certain educational expenses to be used when determining
a school’s Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA is the cornerstone of establishing a student’s financial
need, as it sets limits on the total financial aid that a student may receive to attend UTI.
The U. S. Department of Education directs UTI to determine costs associated with attending the school
in order to determine the amount of financial aid for which a student may be eligible. The COA for a
student estimates the total educational and living expenses for a period of academic enrollment.
UTI’s Third Party Servicer (ECM) reviews, and if necessary, updates each component annually in
adherence with the U.S. Department of Education’s standards.
Components of COA: The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, define COA
components and is calculated based on rules established by the U.S. Congress. The COA
includes tuition and fees, allowances for room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan
fees, purchase or lease of a computer, dependent care costs, costs related to disability and
miscellaneous expenses.
Financial Aid used to meet COA: all Federal Student Aid Programs (FSA): Federal Pell Grant
Program, Federal Direct subsidized Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct
PLUS Loan.
Note that students must supply documentation of computer costs, dependent care costs, and
costs related to disability to have these included in the COA. This is required as expenses for
these areas do not apply to all students and may vary significantly from student to student. For
students who attend less than six program hours each program, the COA includes only tuition
and fees and an allowance for books, supplies, and transportation.
Students with unusual expenses may request an evaluation of their COA by submitting a letter
to the Financial Aid Office detailing the circumstances, amount of expenses involved, and
providing documentation of the expenses. The COA determines a student's estimated costs
related to attendance at college. It is not intended to reflect full support requirements. Financial
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Aid provides assistance for educational expenses, not full support. Students should be aware
that requests for adjustments to the COA do not, in any way, indicate that there is financial aid
available to cover such adjustments.
If a student has questions regarding the COA or their Financial Aid award year, they are to contact the
Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or (732) 826-0155.
Cost & Expenses
On-
Campus
Off-Campus
(Away from Home)
Off-Campus
(with Family)
Tuition & Fees
$22,500
$22,500
$22,500
Books & Supplies
$2,600
$2,600
$2,600
Room & Board
$16, 284
$10,908
Personal Expenses
$15,024
$15,024
Registration Fee
$100
$100
$100
Criminal Background
$30
$30
$30
Check
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,230
$56,538
$51,162
This is the amount that the Financial Aid Office estimates it will cost student to attend a program
at UTI.
The COA is calculated based on rules established by the U.S. Congress. The COA includes
tuition and fees, allowances for room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees,
purchase or lease of a computer, dependent care costs, costs related to disability and
miscellaneous expenses.
Note that students must supply documentation of computer costs, dependent care costs, and
costs related to disability to have these included in the COA. This is required as expenses for
these areas do not apply to all students and may vary significantly from student to student. For
students who attend less than six program hours each program, the COA includes only tuition
and fees and an allowance for books, supplies, and transportation.
Students with unusual expenses may request an evaluation of their COA by submitting a letter
to the Financial Aid Office detailing the circumstances, amount of expenses involved, and
providing documentation of the expenses. The COA determines a student's estimated costs
related to attendance at college. It is not intended to reflect full support requirements. Financial
Aid provides assistance for educational expenses, not full support. Students should be aware
that requests for adjustments to the COA do not, in any way, indicate that there is financial aid
available to cover such adjustments.
The type of aid awarded depends upon the student's financial need and eligibility and may include a
combination of gift and self-help assistance. UTI’s eligibility as a private for-profit institution, has been
authorized by the United States Secretary of Education to participate in financial aid programs
authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1962 as amended. UTI’s Program Participation
covers the following federal programs:
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Federal Pell Grant Program.
Federal Family Educational Loan Program (including the Stafford Loan Program, the
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program, and the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
Program).
The Financial Aid Office applies for funds annually through the Fiscal Operation Report and
Application to Participate (FISAP).
The Federal Pell Grant is an entitlement program. Students must demonstrate financial need to
qualify. Disbursement occurs only when the enrollment matches the appropriate Pell award.
Pell awards are recalculated when there is a change in the EFC, when the enrollment status
changes between terms within the same award year, and when the cost of attendance changes.
Students must submit the FAFSA and have electronic data submitted by May 1
st
of each
academic year in order to allow time to process the award.
In the event of an over award, the student's account is placed on hold until such time that the
overpayment is rectified. In addition, the Pell Grant is awarded only to first-time
undergraduates. Student eligibility is determined only through the Central Processing System
of the Department of Education using the Federal Methodology need analysis formula.
Student Payment Plans:
A student payment plan option is provided for students who have balances remaining after all other
financial aid options have been exhausted. Approval for payment plans are made by the financial aid
officer and are made on an individual basis. Students making cash payments can arrange for a
convenient payment plan over the course of their enrollment. Minimum payment requirements are
required and all education costs must be paid in full prior to graduation. UTI accepts cash, money
orders and most credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover and Debit.
Payment & Billing Schedule:
Tuition and fees are assessed to coincide with the Title IV billing cycles in each academic year. An academic
year is defined as 900 clock hours and billing is at the beginning of every 450 clock hours. The remaining 296
clock hours are billed at the beginning of the second academic year after successful completion of 900 clock
hours. Students are only financially responsible for the period(s) of enrollment they attend. The School’s
Cancellation and Refund policies apply as published, whether the student is enrolled in the Day or Evening
session.
Delinquent Tuition Payments:
Students are expected to make payments, required by their individual payment plan, on a monthly
basis. This is usually due on the 15
th
of every month. Students who fall behind in tuition payments are
contacted by the financial aid office and attempts are made to collect current and past due balances.
When a student continues to be delinquent, they may be suspended from class in an effort to give them
time to resolve their financial challenges. Upon successful resolution students are able to return to
their studies. When a student graduates or withdraws from enrollment, a final billing statement is sent
to the student.
Financial Aid Received Prior to Attending Universal Training Institute:
Federal regulations require an institution to determine all previous Federal Title IV aid received by the
student prior to disbursement of funds. Therefore, UTI will review all financial aid disbursed by each
school at which a student was previously enrolled. Financial aid awarded at other schools could limit
available eligibility at UTI.
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Requirements for Verification of Permanent Residency:
If a student is an eligible non-citizen for Federal Title IV aid purposes, a database match will be
conducted to determine the student’s eligibility status with the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). If DHS is unable to complete the match, i.e., social security number, name, and birth date, the
student will be asked to submit additional documentation. Students are not eligible for financial aid
until verification of permanent residency has been completed.
Requirements for Financial Verification:
A percentage of all students applying for Federal Financial Aid are selected for a process called
Verification. UTI will notify you if your application is selected for Verification. If you are notified,
please submit the Verification documentation requested by UTI’s Financial Aid Office as soon as
practicable, but no later than 14 days from the date of notification. Applicants may be required to
submit copies of their tax transcripts and, for those who are under the age of 24, their parents’ tax
transcripts. Failure to submit the requested documentation will jeopardize your Financial Aid. A
student’s anticipated financial award may be adjusted as determined by the Verification results.
Correction of Information:
If it becomes necessary to correct any of the information on an ISIR as the result of verification or
another documentation process, the Financial Aid Department will note the corrections on the current
ISIR and submit the corrections electronically to the U. S. Department of Education. A new ISIR
showing the corrected information is then generated. Applicants may be required to verify correctness
and sign the revised ISIR. If the applicant becomes ineligible for a Federal PELL Grant or other Federal
Title IV aid as a result of the corrections in his/her information, the applicant will be notified by the
Financial Aid Department. If corrections result in a change in eligibility, the applicant will be so
advised and a revised Financial Plan will be developed for the applicant’s review and approval.
Renewal Applications:
Students applying for a second academic year of financial aid must complete all required applications
and submit additional paperwork, as necessary, when requested by the Financial Aid Department.
Failure to do so could result in the student being required to make cash payments to the School or may
result in the student being dismissed from UTI.
Note: The entire financial aid application process and verification process, if applicable, must be
completed for each academic year.
Loan Default Prevention:
Students are responsible to repay, in full, all loans used to pay for their education. Repayment of student
loans helps ensure the availability of loan funds for the future. Borrowers are encouraged to take the
responsibility of loan repayment seriously. Some helpful hints on avoiding delinquency are as follows:
Send in your payment each month even if you haven’t received a bill.
Send in larger or additional payments to reduce the amount of interest you pay on the loan. Be
sure to indicate if you want the extra amount applied to the principal or used as a future payment.
Remember that overpaying one month does not mean that you can skip or reduce next month’s
payment.
Call your lender/servicer immediately if you are unable to make a payment on time or if you
have a financial hardship. The lender/servicer may be able to work out an alternative plan.
Know your deferment rights. After sending in the necessary forms, follow up with your
lender/servicer to confirm that your loan(s) has been deferred.
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Understand your rights and responsibilities under each loan program. Keep all paper work such
as promissory notes, lender correspondence, cancelled checks, etc.
Always call to resolve a discrepancy. Never ignore correspondence or requests for payment
from your lender/servicer.
If you do default on your loan(s) in spite of all the arrangements available to prevent this from
happening, you can expect all or some of the following repercussions:
Your status may be reported to a national credit bureau and have a negative effect on your credit
rating for seven years.
You may lose deferment possibilities.
Your wages may be garnished.
Your federal and state income tax refunds may be withheld.
You may be ineligible to receive any further federal or state financial aid funds.
The entire unpaid amount of your loan, including interest and cost of collection, may become
due and payable immediately.
Students may obtain additional information about loan repayment and default prevention guidance
from the Financial Aid Office.
*Please be advised that all students receiving federal loans must complete both an Entrance and
Exit counselling.
Financial Aid Ombudsman:
A UTI financial aid officer reviews with student borrowers the availability of the Department of
Education’s Office of the Ombudsman during exit advising. Borrowers are advised that if they have a
dispute regarding a student loan that cannot be resolved through normal communication channels with
their loan servicer, they may contact:
U. S. Department of Education
FSA Ombudsman Group
830 First Street, N. E., Mail Stop 5144
Washington, D.C. 20202-5144
Via on-line assistance: http://studentaid.gov/repayloans/disputes/prepare
Via telephone: (877)557-2575 Via fax: (202)275-0549
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New Jersey CLASS Loan
UTI is an accredited and registered school to process NJCLASS loan for students who are residents of New
Jersey
Students are advised to contact the financial aid office for more information on the eligibility requirements
dependent on having submitted an application for Title IV through FAFSA
New Jersey State Financial Aid Programs General eligibility requirements:
The results of the FAFSA must be on file and the student must:
1) Be accepted for at least half-time study at UTI in an eligible undergraduate program of study.
2) Be a citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen of the U.S.
3) Be a bona-fide domiciliary resident of New Jersey.
4) Meet satisfactory academic progress standards.
5) Meet the federal eligibility requirements
6) Demonstrate financial need.
Apply through http://hesaa.org
UTI must, when awarding scholarships and other financial aid, comply with various federal
regulations that are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and responsiveness to individual students.
These federal policies, in part, require the UTI:
1) To coordinate aid from Title IV programs with the UTI other federal and non federal
student aid programs;
2) To properly package and most effectively use the various types of student assistance
(federal, state, institutional, private, etc.);
3) To ensure that a student’s financial aid package does not exceed his or her need.
NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Grant
Please be advised that New Jersey has 21 counties. Each New Jersey resident may be eligible for tuition assistance
by their requisite county. Student eligibility for aid is determined by the student’s local unemployment office based
on the NJ Department of Labor’s Criteria. Once such determination is made the institution is thereby contact by the
requisite county to and entered into a contract.
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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) Policy
All students are required to meet the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) while
enrolled in the Practical Nurse Program at Universal Training Institute. Additionally, to be
eligible for Title IV Aid, a student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as per
section 668.16 of HEA 1965, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 75%, or
higher and complete the program within the maximum 150% time frame.
The U.S. Department of Education regulations require the SAP policy for students receiving
financial aid to be the same as, or stricter than, the policy used for students enrolled in the same
educational program who do not received federal aid. It consists of both a Qualitative and
Quantitative measurement which are measure at the end of each payment period or end of every
course.
The SAP Policy tells you:
What cumulative grade-point average you need to maintain throughout the duration of
the program (2.5);
How quickly you need to be moving toward graduation (for instance, how
many clock hours you should have successfully completed by the end of each
academic term);
How an incomplete class, withdrawal, repeated class, or transfer of credits
from another school affects your satisfactory academic progress;
How often UTI will evaluate your progress, (at the end of every course);
What will happen if you fail to make satisfactory academic progress when you
are evaluated for academic progress;
Whether you are allowed to appeal UTI’s decision that you haven’t made
satisfactory academic progress (reasons for appeal usually include the death of a
member of your family, your illness or injury, or other special circumstances);
and
How you can regain eligibility for federal student aid.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP):
All students are required to meet the Standards of Academic Performance (SAP), that are
outlined in the sections below and they are evaluated regularly to determine that the
standards are met. These standards have multiple components: a minimum cumulative
grade point average requirement (CGPA); a minimum successful completion rate based on
all clock hours attempted; and, a maximum time frame requirement to successfully
complete all required clock hours for the program.
As described below, each student must achieve the minimum CGPA within the maximum time
frame established, achieving the required completion rate of 75% at each evaluation point.
Failure to meet these standards may result in dismissal from the academic program and in
ineligibility to earn the diploma for the Practical Nurse program.
Qualitative Measurement: Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average
related to their total hours attempted, including make-up hours.
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Quantitative Measure: Students must show a successful rate of progression through the
program, measured by successful completions of 90% of all hours attempted, including accepted
transfer credit ours, but excluding remedial clock hours. This is measurement is evaluated on
cumulative hours and is determined using he following calculation. Total Earned Hours divided
by Total Attempted Hours.
Cumulative Grade Point Average: The Grade Point Average shall be award at the end of
every course. A student who failed to meet the minimum requirement of 2.5 (C+) will be placed
on academic warning and Academic Improvement Plan instituted for the student. Failure to
adhere to the AIP may result in immediate placement on Academic Probation. Students are made
aware of their SAP status at the end of every course.
A student who failed to make CGPA of 2.5 at the next SAP evaluation period shall be
automatically placed on Academic Probation.
Completion Rate/Pace Calculations: To calculate PACE take the cumulative number of hours
the student successfully completed divided by the cumulative number of hours attempted. UTI
calculates a student’s pace progress at the end of each course divided by the number of hours
attempted. In order to demonstrate a satisfactory pace rate at the completion of each course,
Practical Nurse students must complete at least 90% of the clock hours attempted.
Students who failed to meet the PACE standards are placed first on Financial Aid Probation. If
there is no improvement over the next course they may appeal the decision and be placed on
Financial Aid Probation. The Financial Aid Coordinator in coordination with the Director of
Nursing monitors PACE progress.
For programs longer than one academic year. UTI will continue to measure each student’s
satisfactory academic progress at the end of each subsequent course until the end of the student’s
program. Students who do not meet the minimum standards for clock-hours attempted or
cumulative grade point average at any evaluation point will receive written notification from the
Director of Nursing or designee in the form of an academic advising plan. The student will meet
with the Director of Nursing or designee to create and implement an academic plan to assist the
student with meeting SAP by the next evaluation point. The plan will be signed by all parties
with the original placed in the student’s academic file and a copy provided to the student.
If, at any time, it is determined that it is impossible for a student to successfully complete the
program in the maximum timeframe of 150%, pace of completion or CGPA, the student will be
informed they cannot meet the graduation requirements and be considered a graduate.
MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF)
Students who adhere to their assigned class schedules and achieve the minimum passing scores
or standards in their theory classes and in any laboratory and clinical components will complete
the Practical Nurse Program in 1196 clock hours.
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Any student who, for any reason, has not remained on track with his or her studies, UTI’s V.P.
/Director of Nursing and Financial Aid Officer will remind them that the maximum time frame
(MTF) to successfully complete the program is 1794 clock hours.
The MTF, which is 1.5 times the normal completion time of 1196 clock hours, is computed from
the very first clock hours in which the student enrolled and originally began his or her studies at
UTI. Any student who does not successfully complete the Practical Nurse Program within the
1794 clock-hour MTF cannot earn the Practical Nurse Diploma.
The MTF for transfer students will be adjusted individually according to the total number of
clock hours they successfully transferred into the program. The total number of hours the transfer
student needs to complete the UTI program will be multiplied by 1.5 to determine his/her MTF.
Any clock hours (or converted credit hours) accepted on transfer are not included in the
percentage calculation of total clock hours successfully completed out of all clock hours
attempted, the MTF for transfer students is the same, 1794 clock hours, as for all other students.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) EVALUATION
Although faculty discusses a student’s progress with him/her at the midpoint of each course,
students are officially evaluated for academic progress after the successful completion of every
course, but no later than 450 clock hour intervals.
1. If a student fails a course, the student is immediately placed on Academic Probation.
2. The student will remain on Academic Probation until;
a) The student retakes the failed course when it is next offered, or no later than six
months following the failed course. During this time, the student must adhere to the
Academic Improvement Plan provided by the V.P/Director of Nursing and must make
satisfactory progress under that plan. Failure to do so can result in the student’s being
academically dismissed from UTI.
b) If the student takes the course a second time and passes it, the student is removed
from Academic Probation, provided that the student’s CGPA is 2.5 or higher and has
an attendance rate greater than 90%. The failed grade will be replaced with the
passing grade.
c) If the student fails the course for a second time, the student is academically Dismissed
from the program.
3. If UTI has determined that it is mathematically impossible for a student to achieve the
minimum CGPA prior to reaching the maximum time frame (MTF), that student will be
academically dismissed from the institution
Program
Program Clock
Hours
Maximum Clock
Hours Allowed to
Complete Program
Practical Nursing
1196
1794
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Failure to Achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress:
Students failing to meet the required SAP minimums will be placed on Financial Aid Probation.
While on Financial Aid Probation, students will not remain eligible for Title IV Federal
Financial Aid. Students will receive academic advisement to assist them in improving their
academic progress. Students may only remain on Financial Aid Probation for one term or
payment period. Students who achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or
payment period will be placed back in good standing. Students who do not achieve the required
SAP minimums at the end of the next term or payment period must follow the appeals
procedures stated within this policy to be placed on Financial Aid Probation; however, if he or
she can demonstrate the ability to complete the program within the maximum time frame of the
program they may remain enrolled although they will not be eligible for Title IV Federal
Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Probation:
Students who are granted a satisfactory academic progress appeal will be placed on Financial
Aid Probation. Students on Financial Aid Probation will receive an academic advising plan to
assist them in improving their academic progress. Students who successfully appeal due to
mitigating circumstances and are placed on Financial Aid Probation will remain eligible for Title
IV Federal Financial Aid. Students may only remain in Financial Aid Probation for one term or
payment period. A student who achieves the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or
payment period where he or she is on Financial Aid Probation will be placed back into good
standing. A student who does not achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or
payment period where he or she is on Financial Aid Probation will be dismissed; however, if he
or she can demonstrate the ability to complete the program within the maximum time frame of
the program they may remain enrolled although they will not be eligible for Title IV Federal
Financial Aid.
Non-Title IV Eligible:
A student may remain enrolled if they can demonstrate the ability to complete the program
within the maximum time frame of the program although they will not be eligible for Title IV
Federal Financial Aid. Students who are Non-Title IV Eligible will receive academic advisement
and an academic advising plan to assist them in improving their academic progress. All clock
hours attempted during Non-Title IV Eligibility count toward the maximum timeframe. A
student who achieves the required SAP minimums at the end of a term or payment period in
which he or she is Non-Title IV Eligible will be placed back into good standing and eligible to
continue receiving Federal Financial Aid (Title IV funds).
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APPEALS
Any student who has been placed on Academic Probation for the first time but had
mitigating circumstances, may file a written appeal (with supporting documentation) to
the V.P/Director of Nursing, who, with the Financial Aid Officer, will make the decision
whether to accept the student’s appeal.
Mitigating circumstances are strictly limited to the following: the death of an immediate
family member, legal guardian, or domestic partner; the serious illness or injury of the
student, an immediate family member, legal guardian, or domestic partner; or,
catastrophic damages suffered to the student’s or family’s residence by an act of nature
(hurricane, tornado, severe flooding, etc.). Any claim of mitigating circumstances must be
accompanied by verifiable documentation of the circumstance(s) being claimed.
1. The student must present the appeal as soon as possible, or no later than the six
month maximum timeframe to remain active in the program.
2. The student must present compiling documentation to support the appeal
3. The appeal must be presented to the V.P./Director of Nursing
4. The student must present an approved Academic Performance plan to the
VP/DON.
If the student’s appeal is granted, the student will be considered to be making satisfactory
academic progress. The student’s failing grade will be changed to a non-punitive “W” and
the student’s CGPA and completion rate will be recalculated based on the W grade.
Students must note that, even if an appeal is granted, the student must first complete
the course which was failed/ dropped before being allowed to proceed to the next
course. The failed course must be retaken as soon as it is next offered by UTI,
whether the course is offered during the day or evening session. Failure to do so will
result in UTI revoking its acceptance of the student’s appeal and the student being
placed on academic probation. The original failing grade will be reinstated.
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Academic Unit of Measurement
Universal Training Institute offers or measures its academic programs on a clock-hour basis. A
clock hour is defined by UTI as 50 minutes of supervised instructional time.
Course Code and Numbering System
Each course offered by UTI is identified by a combination of letters and numbers, with
the letters identifying the subject matter of the course. All courses currently offered by UTI
are assigned numbers in the 100-range, indicating that the courses are the first-level or
introductory courses for the specific course material being taught.
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GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system for academic performance appears on the following page. Unless otherwise
indicated, each grade earned is calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
and the clock hours assigned for the course taken are included in the calculation of total clock hours
attempted.
Letter Grade
Point Value
Honor Points
Grade Description
A
90-100
4.0
Excellent
B+
85-89
3.5
Outstanding
B
80-84
3.0
Above Average
C+
75-79
2.5
Average
F
74 and Below
0.0
Failing
I
-----
----
Incomplete
P*
-----
----
Pass
TR*
-----
----
Transfer Credit
W**
-----
----
Withdrawal
WP*
-----
----
Withdrawal Passing
WF+
-----
----
Withdrawal Failing
* Grade is not calculated into cumulative grade point average (CGPA) but course hours are
included in total clock hours attempted.
** Grade is not calculated in CGPA but course hours are included in total clock hours attempted.
+ Grade is included in the calculation of the CGPA and the clock hours for the course are included
in the determination of total clock hours attempted.
Drop (Any Interruption of Class Attendance)
Students receive grades at the end of each course in order to demonstrate their level of academic
achievement. A minimum grade of 75% for the Practical Nursing Program is required in order to pass
each course. During the midpoint of all nursing courses the student meets with the instructor to
review the details of their performance. Should the student decide to drop from the course at this
time, they will be given a grade of “W.” A student may drop up to two courses in the nursing
program. A student cannot drop from the same course twice. If a student drops at any point up to the
midcourse evaluation, they are responsible for 50% of the total repeat fee for that course. Repeat fees
must be paid PRIOR to restarting the course. If a student drops any point after the midcourse
evaluation, they will automatically receive a grade of a WF and will be responsible for 100% of the
repeat fee.
Students who receive a failing grade at the conclusion of a course will be required to repeat that course.
For courses that contain a combination of lecture, lab, and/or clinical training, students must pass all
components of the course (lecture, lab, and/or clinical) in order to earn a passing grade for that course.
Practical Nursing students who fail a particular course or courses at the completion of a specific term
will not be allowed to progress to the following term until all failed courses are successfully completed.
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Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
A student receives a letter grade after the completion of each course. The value, or honor points, for
that grade are multiplied by the total clock hours of the course, giving total points earned. To determine
the CGPA, the total number of points earned for all courses is divided by the total number of clock
hours attempted. The result of that division is the CGPA.
Course Failure:
A Failed Course will be given a grade of “F” which is counted as clock hours attempted but not
achieved and will have a value of zero (0) towards a student’s CGPA. The course must be repeated and
satisfactorily completed within 1.5 times the approved program length in clock hours. If the course is
repeated, only the higher grade will be used in the computation of the CGPA. For further
information on repeating courses, please see below. (Course must be completed within six
months).
Course Incomplete:
The course instructor may grant a student a grade of Incomplete, or “I”, if the student is not able to
complete the course due to missing coursework, exams, projects, or other extenuating circumstances.
After receiving a grade of Incomplete, students are given up to seven days to complete all missing
coursework. After submission of the missing coursework, the instructor will give the student a final
grade, which will replace the grade of Incomplete. However, if all coursework is not completed at the
end of the specified time-frame, the student will fail the course and the grade of Incomplete will be
changed to a grade of “F” and calculated into their CGPA. (please refer to course failure above)
Withdrawing From A Course:
Students who wish to withdraw from a course may do so at any time within the scheduled hour. The
student will be given a grade of “W” if they drop prior to 50% of the time. These hours will not be
used in the calculation of the student’s CGPA however, the attempted hours will be counted towards
program hours attempted for the purpose of determining Satisfactory Academic Progress and
maximum timeframe of completion. If a student drops after the midcourse, they will receive a grade
of WF (if they are failing at that time). If they withdraw passing after the 50% period they will
receive a grade of WP. (courses must be repeated within six months)
Repeating and Progression a Course:
If a student fails a course, the student must retake the course before progressing to the next course.
Only the higher (passed) grade is counted in calculating the student’s CGPA. However, the hours
from all courses attempted must be included when calculating the maximum required timeframe for
completing the program. Students will incur an additional charge for any courses that are repeated.
These following conditions apply when repeating a course:
Must repeat the course within six (6) months from the last date of attendance;
Pay the requisite fee, in addition to any outstanding tuition balances;
All repeat fees must be paid prior to the start of the course;
Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or higher (C+);
A student cannot repeat a course if they have already failed two courses.
Repeated Course
Both the grade earned and the clock hours taken for the repeated course will be included in the SAP calculations.
Student must directly pay the tuition and fees for the repeating course.
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GRADING DEFINITIONS
P Grade
A grade of P is assigned for the student’s successful completion of the laboratory or clinical component
of a course. A student must pass the laboratory or clinical component in order to earn a passing grade
for the entire course. The P grade is not included in the calculation of the CGPA but the clock hours
are included in a calculation of total clock attempted.
TR Grade
A grade of TR is assigned for a student’s successful transfer of clock hours earned from another
accredited institution. Grades earned for transferred courses will not be included in the calculation of a
student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) but are included in a calculation of hours attempted.
W Grade
A student who formally withdraws from the institution on or before the mid-point (50% or half-way
point) of a course will be assigned a grade of W for the course. The W grade is not included in the
calculation of the CGPA and the clock hours for the course are not included in the determination of
total clock hours attempted. (Please see
WP Grade
A student who formally withdraws from the institution after the mid-point of a course and who had
earned an overall score of 2.5 or higher by the time of the withdrawal will be assigned a grade of WP
for the course. The WP grade is not included in the calculation of the CGPA but the clock hours are
included in the determination of total clock hours attempted.
WF Grade
A student who formally withdraws from the institution or who stops attending after the mid-point of a
course and who has earned less than an overall score of 2.5 or higher by the time of the withdrawal will
be assigned a grade of WF for the course. The WF grade is included in the calculation of the CGPA
and the clock hours for the course are included in the determination of total clock hours attempted.
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Academic Dismissal
Any student who has been academically dismissed will not be considered for readmission to UTI until
after 6 months from the date of dismissal. The student will have to reapply for readmission, satisfy all
admissions criteria in effect at the time of application/readmission and satisfy any outstanding financial
obligations to the institution. Students are academically dismissed if they fail any two courses
within the curriculum.
Behavioral Dismissal
In addition to the SAP Policy, students may be dismissed from the program for the following reasons:
1. Breach of UTI’s “Code of Conduct and Ethical Behavior;”
2. Absences exceeding 10% of the total clock hours for the program;
3. Failure to meet financial obligations to UTI;
4. Unsatisfactory / Unsafe clinical practice;
5. Misuse of privileges extended by participating clinical agencies;
6. Physical or verbal abuse / disrespect to fellow students, faculty or the administrative staff.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The institution will not tolerate any forms of academic dishonesty, including cheating, falsification and
plagiarism. Any student caught committing or participating in any form of academic dishonesty will
automatically fail the particular course and may be subject to additional punitive action that may
include suspension or permanent dismissal from the institution. Any disciplinary action taken because
of academic dishonesty will be recorded on the student’s academic transcript. The decision regarding
the appropriate disciplinary action will be made by the Director of Nursing in consultation with the
faculty member reporting the incident and the CEO/President.
A second, confirmed instance of academic dishonesty for a student who was not expelled initially will
result in dismissal from the institution. This action is not appealable.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Policy: Universal Training Institute adheres to the U.S. Department of Education’s maximum timeframe
regulations and SAP standards. Poor attendance and frequent lateness can dramatically affect the student’s
ability to master the pertinent knowledge and skills required for successful course and program completion and
remain eligible to participate in the USDOE Title IV program, as applicable.
Tardiness: Students are considered tardy if they are not present at the start of class. This includes the start of class
and return from breaks.
1. If a student’s tardiness exceeds 10% of the required course hours, they will be dropped from the course.
2. Students who miss a quiz because of tardiness, they will not be allowed to take that quiz.
3. Students who miss an exam because of tardiness will be allowed to take the exam on the next class day but the highest
allowable score is 75%.
Early Departures: Students who leaves class prior to its completion will be considered as an early department.
This includes clinical or laboratory sessions.
1. If a student’s early departures exceeds 10% of the required course hours, they will be dropped from the course.
2. Students who miss a quiz because of an early departure, they will not be allowed to take that quiz.
3. Students who miss an exam because of an early departure will be allowed to take the exam on the next class day but the
highest allowable score is 75%
Make- Up Assignments and Examinations: All class work and assignments missed because of absence,
tardiness or early departures must be made up by the student, whether the missed time is excused or unexcused.
Missed work and/or assignments must be completed within one week following the absence. Any missed
examination must be taken on the first day of return following the absence. In the case of an unexcused examination,
the maximum grade that can be earned for a make-up exam is 75%. Only one make-up exam is allowed per course.
A second missed exam will result in a zero of the examination grade.
Procedure:
Regular attendance and punctuality at scheduled class times is expected of all students. Since hours varies from
course to course, any student who, for any reason, misses more than 10% of any lecture class, laboratory or clinical
session, will be dropped from the course.
The monitoring of attendance starts on the very first day of class and is recorded on a daily
basis.
To ensure attendance is captured, UTI uses an automated photo identification system. Each
student is provided with a photo/electronic identification badge during orientation.
Students must use their school issued ID cards to check in and out of class on a daily basis.
Regular attendance and punctuality at scheduled class times is expected of all students.
Any student who does not officially sign in will be marked absent for the day.
Lost ID cards must be reported to the Director of Nursing immediately.
Students must pay to have the ID cards replaced.
Students have the ability to monitor their daily / weekly attendance using Orbund, the online student
portal.
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Any student who, for any reason, misses more than 10% of any lecture class, laboratory or
clinical session, may fail the course.
Any student who, for any reason, misses more than 10% of the total number of clock hours for
the Practical Nurse Program will not be issued a Certificate of Completion until such time as
the missed hours are made up with the approval of the Director of Nursing.
Any student who does not officially sign in will be marked absent for the day.
Unexcused absence will count toward the 10% maximum absences limit. An excused absence
is one for which the student has given advance notice to the instructor that he or she will be
unable to attend a particular class, laboratory, or clinical session. An unexcused absence is
one for which no advanced notice was provided.
If a student has missed more than 10% of total attendance they may be administratively
withdrawn from the program.
PUNCTUALITY POLICY
Developing good work ethics is an important part of the training at Universal Training Institute.
Students who arrive late for class interrupt the instructor and are a source of distraction to other
students. The following system is used to record late arrivals:
If a student’s tardiness exceeds 10% of the required course hours, they will be dropped from
the course.
Students who miss a quiz because of tardiness, they will not be allowed to take that quiz.
Students who miss an exam because of tardiness will be allowed to take the exam on the next
class day but the highest allowable score is 75%.
EXCUSED ABSENCE POLICY
All students in a clock-hour program are allowed to count a limited number of excused absences
towards the course/program completion. An absence shall only be counted if a student is officially
excused from hours that were actually scheduled, were missed, and do not have to be made up for the
student to complete course and/or complete the program. Appropriate and acceptable documentation
that details an extenuating circumstance, must be submitted to the Director of Nursing for excused
absence to be considered.
MAKE-UP POLICY
Students who have not yet exceeded the 10% maximum for absences may be able to make up the hours
missed, if there is sufficient time remaining in the course for the make-up hours to be completed.
However, as stated in the Attendance Policy above, a student who misses three (3) clinical sessions
fails the course, even if the percent of clinical missed is less than 10% of all clinical scheduled.
Any time requested to be made up must be approved both by the instructor for the course or clinical
and by the Director of Nursing. Once the request is approved, a student making up lecture or lab hours
must get an assignment directly from the instructor and must complete and submit those assignments
within a maximum of seven (7) days. A student approved to make up clinical hours must pay for all
hours missed. The Director of Nursing will direct the scheduling of clinical make-up hours.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
Universal Training Institute recognizes that exceptional circumstances may occur that necessitates a
student’s need for an official Leave of Absence (LOA). Students may be granted a LOA upon request,
provided that a compelling cause has been shown. UTI does not allow any student to take more than
two LOA’s throughout their enrollment in the program, regardless of the circumstances. The
following guidelines must be followed:
1.
A written request for a leave of absence must be submitted to the Director of Nursing. If
emergency circumstances prevent the student from requesting a leave in advance, the student
or a party legally responsible for the student may make the request initially by speaking directly
with the Director of Nursing or with the President/CEO. A leave of absence will then be
completed on the student’s behalf.
2.
The request must have the date that the student will begin the leave and the expected date of
return to class and cannot be longer than six (6) months.
3.
UTI reserves the right to adjust the scheduled return date to the next available class start date
following the return date specified by the student.
4.
Failure to return to class by the scheduled return date will result in dismissal from the program.
5.
The student will not incur additional charges during their approved leave of absence (LOA).
Note: Each situation will be handled individually and privately. Universal Training Institute will
make every effort to help students meet their educational goals. Because tuition costs and course
syllabi may change with each new term, it will be necessary for the student to meet with the Registrar
and the Director of Nursing for authorization to return to class.
Generally, a leave of absence will have no impact on a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress status.
If the student was making acceptable progress at the time the leave of absence was granted, that status
will remain the same upon the student’s return to UTI. A student who was on academic probation at
the time the leave was granted will remain on probationary status upon his or her return and any
conditions of the probation will remain in effect. If a student begins the leave of absence prior to the
completion of a course but has not exceeded the midpoint, will be assigned a non-punitive grade of
‘W’. However, if the student exceeded the midpoint of a course failing, he or she, will be assigned the
punitive grade of “WF” for the course, necessitating the need to repeat the course assuming it was not
their second course failure in the program.
If a student does not return from their LOA within six months from the Last Date of Attendance
(LDA), the Director of Nursing or Administrator will notify the Office of Financial Aid. In this case,
the school considers that the student has unofficially withdrawn on the last date of attendance before
the start of their LOA and will process an administrative withdrawal for that student. The total time
allowed for all LOAs cannot exceed 180 days in the student’s program of study.
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WITHDRAWALS
When a student withdraws from UTI, either officially or unofficially, or is administratively withdrawn
(dismissed) by the school, UTI uses the student’s last day of attendance as the basis to compute any
refund that may be due to the student, the amount of any financial aid that must be returned to the U.
S. Department of Education, or the amount of tuition and fees the student owes to UTI.
The date that a student withdraws or is dismissed from UTI also determines what grade will be assigned
to the student for the course in which he or she was enrolled at the time of the drop. If a student
withdraws or is withdrawn before the midpoint (50%) of the course, a grade of “W” will be assigned.
If a student withdraws or is withdrawn after the midpoint and has a grade point average of 2.5 or
higher in the course, a grade of “WP” will be assigned. For a student who withdraws or is withdrawn
after the midpoint and has a grade point average of less than 2.5, a grade of “WF” will be assigned.
Any student that does not provide official notification of his or her intent to withdraw and is absent for
more than fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days for whatever reason with be withdrawn from the
class. The last date of attendance will serve to initiate the Return to Title IV and the refund process.
Should a student make the decision to withdraw from the course or program, they are required to put
this decision in writing to the Director of Nursing or Administrator with the reason for their withdrawal,
if possible. The school will use the student’s last date of attendance to begin the Return to Title IV and
refund processes.
The student will be permitted to rescind his or her withdrawal notification provided they have not
missed more than 10% of the required attendance for specific course they withdrew from and be in
good standing with the school.
Official Withdrawal
In the event that a student decides to withdraw from UTI and notifies the Registrar or other school
administrator in writing, that withdrawal is considered an official withdrawal. The effective date of
the withdrawal will be the date the student indicates or, if no date is stated, it will be the date UTI
receives the withdrawal request.
Unofficial Withdrawal
A student who fails to notify UTI of his or her intent to withdraw and stops attending classes is
considered an unofficial withdrawal. The effective date of the drop is the student’s last known day of
attendance at any class, lab, or clinical session.
Administrative Withdrawal
Any student who is dismissed from the program by UTI for academic or disciplinary reasons is
considered an administrative withdrawal. The effective date of the administrative withdrawal will be
the date the student was dismissed.
No academic transcript or verification of studies will be provided for any student who has an
outstanding debt to the institution.
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Universal Training Institute
Cancellation & REFUND policy
Every student who has been accepted for admission into Universal Training Institute and signs
the enrollment agreement has the legal right to rescind or cancel his/her enrollment, without
penalty, within 5 business days after signing the agreement. Except for the supplies, registration
and criminal background fees, all other fees and tuition paid prior to such cancellation, will be
refunded to the student within 45 days. An admitted student who fails to start classes, is denied
admission or the school cancels a program, all monies paid are also fully refunded within 45
days.
If a student decides to withdraw or is withdrawn from the program after the five day rescission
period, UTI uses a two-part process to determine if the student is entitled to a refund.
Part I entails the use of the USDOE “Return to Title IV” (R2T4) policy to determine how
much of the Title IV funding, if any, awarded to the student and how much, if any, of those Title
IV funds must be returned to the USDOE. Refund to Title IV (Financial Aid) is based on the
number of scheduled hours in an obligated billing cycle. After a student is in attendance for 60%
or more in an obligated billing cycle, the school earned 100% of the tuition billed in that cycle.
Attendance below 60% in the obligated billing cycle shall be determined on pro rata basis. All
refunds or returns of Title IV funds will be made within 45 days
Part II, UTI initiates the “Tuition Earned Schedule” to determine how much of the total
program tuition UTI has earned and is entitled to keep to apply to the student’s debt based on the
duration of their enrollment calculated through the last dates of attendance.
Tuition Earned Schedule by UTI Using New Jersey State Refund Policy
Universal Training Institute’s refund policy is based on full-time attendance in courses
programs exceeding 300 hours, but not exceeding 1200 hours (N.J.A.C. 6A: 18-2.4k (2).
The school will retain a portion of the tuition and fees as shown below.
Students who, at the time of their withdrawal, have not paid the full amount of tuition
UTI has earned, are legally obligated to pay the institution any difference between the
amount paid and the amount UTI has earned.
If Cancellation or Withdrawal Occurs
The School Will Retain
Cancels Within five (5) business days of signing this
Agreement
0% of Total Program Tuition
During the First Week of classes
10% of Total Program Tuition
During the Second and Third Week
20% of Total Program Tuition
After Three (3) Weeks & Prior to completion of 25% of the
program
45% of Total Program Tuition
After 25% but not more than 50% of the program is
completed
70% of Total Program Tuition
After 50% of the program is completed
100% of Total Program Tuition
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Refund to Students using NJ Refund Schedule
A student withdrawing after the cancellation period but within the first week of classes is
refunded 90% of tuition and fees.
A student withdrawing during the second or third week of classes will be refunded 80% of
tuition and fees
A student withdrawing after the third week but before completing no more than 25% of
classes is refunded 55% of tuition and fees.
A student completing more than 25% but no more than 50% of instructional time is
refunded 30% of tuition and fees.
A student completing more than 50% of instructional time is not entitled to a refund.
UTI also initiates the Accrediting Body refund policies, or whichever is more beneficial to the student
regardless of the source of funds, used to pay student tuition and fees, in determining the refund to the
student or funds which can be retained by the school.
ACCET (Accrediting Body Refund Policy)
Refund amount calculation shall be based on the student’s last date of attendance (LDA). A partial
week attendance is considered same as a whole week was completed provided the student was in
attendance at least one day during the schedule week. Refunds are calculated on the following basis:
1. During the first week of classes, tuition charges withheld will not exceed 10 percent (10%) of the
stated tuition up to a maximum of $1,000.
2. After the first week and through fifty percent (50%) of the period of financial obligation, tuition
charges retained will not exceed a pro rata portion of tuition for the training period completed,
plus ten percent (10%) of the unearned tuition for the period of training that was not completed,
up to a maximum of $1,000.
3. After fifty percent (50%) of the period of financial obligation is completed by the student, the
institution will retain the full tuition for the obligated financial period.
Students are provided with entrance counseling, if applicable, with UTI’s Financial Aid
Officer to discuss the terms and conditions of their financial obligations whether or not they
are receiving U.S. Department of Education Title IV funds or paying their tuition by other
personal means. Once a student agrees to the terms and conditions for academic and
financial responsibilities, they sign an official Enrollment Agreement, which, outlines the
cost of tuition and length of stay conditions for early withdrawal and cost/ penalties
associated with the withdrawal.
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RETURN TO TITLE IV (R2T4)
When a student applies for financial aid, a statement is signed that the funds will be used
for educational purposes only. Therefore, if a student withdraws before completing the
program, a portion of the funds received may have to be returned to the United States
Department of Education, Student or school. The school will calculate the amount of
tuition to be returned to the Title IV, HEA Federal fund programs according to the
policies listed below.
This policy applies to students who withdraw officially, unofficially, fail to return from
a leave of absence, or are dismissed from the school. It is separate and distinct from the
school refund policy. (Refer to institutional refund policy.)
The calculated amount of the Return of Title IV, HEA (R2T4) funds that are required
to be returned for students affected by this policy, are determined according to the
definitions and procedures as prescribed by regulations.
The amount of Title IV, HEA aid earned is based on the amount of time a student spent
in academic attendance and the total aid received, it has no relationship to student’s
incurred institutional charges. Because these requirements deal only with Title IV,
HEA funds, the order of return of unearned funds do not include funds from sources
other than the Title IV, HEA programs.
Title IV, HEA funds are awarded to the student under the assumption that he/she will
attend school for the entire period for which the aid is awarded. When a student
withdraws, he/she may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV, HEA funds
that were originally scheduled to be received. Therefore, the amount of Federal funds
earned must be determined. If the amount disbursed is greater than the amount earned,
unearned funds must be returned.
The Payment Period for Clock Hour Schools is one-half of the academic year or
program length (whichever is less).
The Date of Determination is the date that the institution determines the student has
withdrawn from the program. For schools that are required to take attendance, the date
of determination is no longer than 14 days after the Last Date of Attendance. For a
student who withdraws while on a Leave of Absence the expected return date will be
the date of determination for R2T4 purposes. The Date of Determination starts the
clock for timely refunds of Title IV funds, within 45 days after the “Date of
Determination”.
The Withdrawal Date for schools required to take attendance is the Last Date of Attendance
(LDA).
The institution has 45 days from the date the institution determines that the student
withdrew to return all unearned funds for which it is responsible. The school is
required to notify the student if they owe a repayment via written notice.
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The school must advise the student or parent that they have 14 calendar days from the
date that the school sent the notification to accept a post withdraw disbursement. If a
response is not received from the student or parent within the allowed time frame or the
student declines the funds, the school will return any earned funds that the school is
holding to the Title IV, HEA programs. Post-withdraw disbursements will occur within
90 days of the date that the student withdrew.
“Official” Voluntary Withdrawal
A student is considered to be “Officially” withdrawn on the date the student notifies the Financial Aid
Director or School Director in writing of their intent to withdraw. The date of the determination for
return and refund purposes will be the earliest of the following for official withdrawals:
In the event a student decides to rescind his or her official notification to withdraw, the student must
provide a signed and dated written statement indicating he/she is continuing his or her program of
study, and intends to complete the payment period. Title IV, HEA assistance will continue as
originally planned. If the student subsequently fails to attend or ceases attendance without completing
the payment period, the student’s withdrawal date is the original date of notification of intent to
withdraw.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Any student that does not provide official notification of his or her intent to withdraw and is absent for
more than 14 consecutive calendar days, fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress, fails to
comply with the school’s attendance and /or conduct policy, does not meet financial obligations to the
school, or violates conditions mentioned in the School contractual agreement, will be subject to
termination and considered to have unofficially withdrawn.
Refund to Title IV (Financial Aid) is based on the number of scheduled hours in an obligated
billing cycle. After a student is in attendance for 60% or more in an obligated billing cycle, the
school earned 100% of the tuition billed in that cycle. Attendance below 60% in the obligated
billing cycle shall be determined on pro rata basis. The refund calculation is based on the Last
Date of Attendance by the student.
Withdraw Before 60%
The institution must perform a R2T4 to determine the amount of earned aid through the 60%
point in each payment period. The institution will use the Department of Education’s prorate
schedule to determine the amount of the R2T4 funds the student has earned at the time of
withdrawal.
Withdraw After 60%
After the 60% point in the payment period, a student has earned 100% of the Title IV, HEA
funds he or she was scheduled to receive during this period. The institution must still perform a
R2T4 to determine the amount of aid that the student has earned.
The school measures progress in clock hours and uses the payment period for the period of calculation.
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Title IV Calculation Formula:
To determine how much financial aid, if any, must be returned to the U.S. Department of
Education, UTI uses the formula below. The top number, or the numerator, is the total number
of clock hours that the withdrawn student was scheduled to attend before the withdrawal. The
bottom number, the denominator, is the total number of clock hours in the payment period. For
UTI, the normal payment period is 450 clock hours. The total number of hours scheduled are
counted from the student’s first day of attendance to his or her last known date of attendance.
Determine the amount of Title IV, HEA Aid that was disbursed plus Title IV, HEA aid that
could have been disbursed.
Calculate the percentage of Title IV, HEA aid earned:
a) Divide the number of clock hours scheduled to be completed (from the first day of class
until the last date of attendance) in the payment period as of the last date of attendance
in the payment period by the total clock hours in the payment period.
Important Note: If a student attends more than 60% of total clock hours in the payment
period, no return of Title IV funds is required.
Total clock hours scheduled to
attend
=
Total clock hours attempted
Total clock hours in payment period
450
Example:
Mitzy started school on April 1
st
and attended classes 4 hours a day, 4 days a week. Her
last day of attendance before withdrawing was June 16
th
. There was one Monday
holiday during that time. Mitzy was scheduled to attend a total of 43 days and 172
clock hours.
Total clock hours scheduled to
attend
=
172
= 38.2%
Total clock hours in payment
period
450
In this example, only 38.2% of the Title IV financial aid received was earned. The remaining
funds must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education according to the order listed in the
next section.
Note: Students should understand that, even though UTI may be required to return
Title IV funds to the U. S. Department of Education, the student will still be financially
responsible to pay UTI for any tuition owed after those Title IV funds have been
returned.
Earned AID:
Title IV, HEA aid is earned in a prorated manner on a per diem basis (clock hours) up to the 60%
point in the semester. Title IV, HEA aid is viewed as 100% earned after that point in time. A
copy of the worksheet used for this calculation can be requested from the financial aid
coordinator.
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HOURS SCHEDULED TO
COMPLETE TOTAL HOURS IN
PERIOD = % EARNED
a. Rounded to one significant digit to the right of the decimal point, e.g.4493
=44.9 %.
a)
If this percentage is greater than 60%, the student earns 100%.
b)
If this percent is less than or equal to 60%, proceeds with
calculation. Percentage earned from (multiplied by) Total aid
disbursed or could have been disbursed = AMOUNT STUDENT
EARNED.
c)
d. Subtract the Title IV aid earned from the total disbursed =
AMOUNT TO BE RETURNED 100% minus percent earned =
UNEARNED PERCENT
d)
Unearned percent (multiplied by) total institutional charges for the
period = AMOUNT DUE FROM THE SCHOOL.
e)
If the percent of Title IV aid disbursed is greater than the percent
unearned (multiplied by) institutional charges for the period, the
amount disbursed will be used in place of the percent unearned.
f)
If the percent unearned (multiplied by) institutional charges for the
period are less than the amount due from the school, the student
must return or repay one-half of the remaining unearned Federal Pell
Grant.
g)
A student is not required to return the overpayment if this amount is
equal to or less than 50% of the total grant assistance that was
disbursed /or could have been disbursed. The student is also not
required to return an overpayment if the amount is $50 or less.
h)
The school will issue a grant overpayment notice to student within 30
days from the date the school’s determination that student withdrew,
giving student 45 days to either:
1.
Repay the overpayment in full to UTI
OR
2.
Sign a repayment agreement with the U.S. Department of
Education.
Order of Return
UTI must return to the U.S. Department of Education any Title IV funds that it collected for a
student but, based on refund calculations, the student was not in school long enough for all of
the Title IV financial aid to be given to the student or retained by UTI. UTI is authorized to
return any excess funds after applying them to current outstanding Cost of Attendance (COA)
charges.
The financial aid must be returned to the Title IV program(s) that the money came from. If the
aid came from more than one Title IV program, it must be returned in the priority order listed
below. Note that this list contains only those programs in which UTI is currently eligible to
participate.
In accordance with Federal regulations, when Title IV, HEA financial aid is involved, the
calculated amount of the R2T4 Funds to be “returned" is allocated in the following order:
Unsubsidized Direct Stafford loans (other than PLUS loans)
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Subsidized Direct Stafford loans
Direct PLUS loans
Federal Pell Grants for which a Return is required
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant for which a Return is required
Institution Responsibilities
The school’s responsibilities regarding Title IV, HEA funds follow:
Providing students information with information in this policy;
Identifying students who are affected by this policy and completing the
return of Title IV funds calculation for those students;
Returning any Title IV, HEA funds due to the correct Title IV programs.
The institution is not always required to return all of the excess funds; there are situations
once the R2T4 calculations have been completed in which the student must return the
unearned aid.
Overpayment of Title IV, HEA Funds
Any amount of unearned grant funds that a student must return is called an overpayment. The
amount of grant overpayment that you must repay is half of the grant funds you received. You
must make arrangements with the school or Department of Education to return the amount of
unearned grant funds.
Student Responsibilities regarding Return of Title IV, HEA funds
Returning to the Title IV, HEA programs any funds that were dispersed
to the student in which the student was determined to be ineligible for via
the R2T4 calculation.
Any notice of withdrawal should be in writing and addressed to the
appropriate school administrator.
A student may rescind his or her notification of intent to withdraw.
Submissions of intent to rescind a withdraw notice must be filed in
writing.
Either of these notifications (to withdraw or rescind to withdraw), must be
made out to the school’s registrar.
The school adheres to federal regulations regarding the return of Title IV
Financial Aid (effective July 1, 2011). In accordance with these
regulations, a student who discontinues training prior to graduation may
owe funds back to the federal government.
Note: Students should understand that, even though UTI may be required to return Title IV
funds to the U. S. Department of Education, the student will still be financially responsible to
pay UTI for any tuition owed after those Title IV funds have been returned.
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REFUND VS. RETURN TO TITLE IV
Requirements for withdrawal under Title IV, HEA programs are separate from the refund policy of
the school’s regarding refunds due to you for a cash balance credit. Therefore, after issuing a Title IV
refund, you may owe funds to the school to cover unpaid school charges.
If you do not know the school refund policy, please ask the Financial Aid Officer for a copy.
Return to Title IV questions?
If you have questions regarding Title IV, HEA program funds after visiting with your financial aid officer, you
may call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-fedaid (800-433-3243). TTY users may call
800-730-8913. Information is also available on student aid on the web www.studentaid.ed.gov.
INSTITUTIONAL LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Universal Training Institute does not award institutional grants or scholarships. We do, however,
honor loans, grants and scholarships that our students have been awarded from outside organizations
and/or agencies.
STUDENT SERVICES
Universal Training Institute is committed to providing support services that will help each student to
maximize his or her potential for successful completion of his/her academic program. Academic
Advisement is provided for every student who requests it. Referrals to outside agencies are made for
students who are experiencing personal problems, financial and other concerns beyond the scope of
Universal Training Institute’s support services. UTI also offers tutoring services at no cost to the
students up to 2 hours per week. Additional tutoring are provided at a cost of $50 per hour.
CAREER SERVICES
UTI’s Career Services include Career Advisement, Resume Preparation, and Job Placement assistance
for graduates. Mock Interviews are occasionally conducted and students are given advice on
Interviewing Techniques.
UTI works closely with the Department of Health and Senior Services to help students become
Certified Nurse Aides after successful completion of the Introduction to Nursing Course. Students are
able to take the certification test without taking the 90-hour state-required CNA program. They can
then choose to start working in long term care facilities to acquire healthcare experience and enhance
their ability to gain employment following graduation.
Although UTI provides placement assistance, it cannot and does not guarantee employment for
any student or graduate.
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COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICIES AND SANCTIONS
Universal Training Institute is committed to complying with all Federal laws (Title 17, United States Code) regarding
copyright. Copyright is an essential form of protection for individuals who have developed, created or authored
literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is extended to both published,
as well as unpublished works, and is extended to any author, regardless of their nationality or domicile and includes
computer use and file sharing.
All members of the UTI community– students, faculty and staff members and administrators – are responsible for
complying with the requirements of the copyright law. It will be assumed that the copyright law applies to all
material, unless one of the following applies:
The work is in the public domain, including works by the U.S. Government;
The use of the work qualifies as fair use under the copyright law; or,
Prior written permission from the author has been obtained, or appropriate royalties or licensing fees have
been paid in exchange for usage rights.
Note that all printed materials (in text or digital form) should be assumed to be copyrighted. The use of a copyrighted
notice © is no longer required. The unauthorized use of copyrighted material is called an infringement.
As noted above, federal copyright protection is extended to digital media accessible through the Internet. Uploading
or downloading digital material or works is an infringement of the copyright owner’s exclusive rights. This includes
peer-to-peer file sharing.
All members of the UTI community who disregard this policy do so at their own risk and assume any liability, which
may include criminal and/or civil penalties, for violating the policy. Those penalties are summarized below.
Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive
rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code).
These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading
or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Unauthorized distribution or printing of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may
subject students and employees to civil and criminal liabilities.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil
copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than
$750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000
per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17,
United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including
imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
Students may review their files upon putting their request in writing to the V.P. of Nursing. A specific date and
time will be made available for the review within 48-72 hours.
For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov.
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FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Universal Training Institute occupies the entire second floor of a two-story office building. In addition
to an open stairway to the second floor, UTI is accessible by elevator. A public pay parking lot with
about 55 spaces is located immediately adjacent to the building and a public pay parking garage with
about 200 spaces is one-half block away. Security cameras are installed in all classrooms, labs, entry
and exit doors, hallways, and the student lounge; the cameras are monitored at the reception desk and
in the CEO/President’s office. There is controlled access entry into UTI, with doors being locked until
30 minutes before the start of the school day and are relocked by 8:00 p.m. Access during locked times
is by buzzer only.
UTI has two computer labs equipped with 34 desktop computers. Each computer is equipped with
Internet accessibility which allows students to take examinations, conduct online research for class
assignments and to view program-related information. Students also have access to the Perth Amboy
Public Library, which is comfortably located within 150 feet from institution.
There are three fully equipped skills laboratories which includes manikins, 7 hospital beds, numerous
nursing supplies, and training videos where students may go before, between, or after classes to review
and practice skills.
UTI’s student lounge is equipped with several microwave ovens and vending machines, tables and
chairs which provide a comfortable, convenient location for students to lunch, break, and interact with
each other outside the classroom.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
POLICY:
Universal Training Institute is committed to the privacy and security of our students. Universal Training Institute
Student Records Policy complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) - sometimes
called the Buckley Amendment - which establishes students’ rights and institutions’ responsibilities regarding the
privacy of education records. It provides guidelines for maintaining the confidentiality of education records and
monitoring the release of information from those records. (An "eligible student" under FERPA is a student who is 18
years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age.)
FERPA was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1974 and has since had many amendments. Responsibility for oversight
of FERPA compliance rests with the Department of Education's Family Policy Compliance Office.
Student Records Privacy Policy
Student records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), federal
regulations which assign rights to students and responsibilities to educational institutions regarding
students' education records. The Act governs the maintenance and release of information from those
records.
FERPA applies to public schools and state or local education agencies that receive Federal
education funds, and it protects both paper and computerized records. In addition to the Federal
laws that restrict disclosure of information from student records, most states also have privacy
protection laws that reinforce FERPA. State laws can supplement FERPA, but compliance with
FERPA is necessary if schools are to continue to be eligible to receive Federal education funds.
FERPA requires schools and local education agencies to annually notify parents of their rights
under FERPA. The notice must effectively inform parents with disabilities or who have a primary
home language other than English. The annual notice pertaining to FERPA rights must explain that
parents may inspect and review records and, if they believe the records to be inaccurate, they may
seek to amend them. Parents also have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
information in the record, except under authorized circumstances FERPA gives both parents,
custodial and noncustodial, equal access to student information unless the school has evidence of a
court order or state law revoking these rights. When students reach the age of 18, or when they
become students at postsecondary education institutions, they become "eligible students" and
rights under FERPA transfer to them. However, parents retain access to student records of children
who are their dependents for tax purposes.
Students’ Rights under FERPA
As a current or former UTI student, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) affords you certain rights regarding your education records.
These rights are:
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The right to inspect and review your records. You may request to review your records by
submitting a written request to the UTI Registrar or to the Dean, Vice President of Nursing.
The rights to seek amendment of your records which you believe are inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of your privacy rights. Requests for amendment of records must be in
writing and must describe the specific portions of specific records that you wish to have
amended, text or instructions as to the change desired, and the reasons why the change is
justified;
The right to restrict the disclosure of certain Information pertaining to your records; and
STUDENT RECORDS:
All student records are considered confidential by UTI and access to them is restricted to the following: the
student himself or herself;
An individual, agency, or employer for whom the student has provided written authorization to UTI to
release information or copies from the records;
Authorized UTI staff; and,
Those agencies, officials, or parties as authorized under the Federal Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
Student transcripts are maintained indefinitely; all other vital student records are maintained for a minimum
period of seven (7) years. Vital records are the following: admissions application, enrollment agreement,
attendance records, medical records (if any), criminal background check, financial transactions records,
and records of any disciplinary meetings, actions or appeals.
Students may grieve / appeal their grades up to six (6) months at which time the grade earned / recorded
will remain in effect.
Definition of Education Records
Education records are those records directly related to a student maintained by UTI or by a party acting for and
on behalf of UTI.
Under FERPA, a school must provide an eligible student with an opportunity to inspect and review his or her
education records within 45 days following its receipt of a request. A school is required to provide an eligible
student with copies of education records, or make other arrangements, if a failure to do so would effectively
prevent the student from obtaining access to the records. A case in point would be a situation in which the
student does not live within commuting distance of the school.
A school is not generally required by FERPA to provide an eligible student with access to academic calendars,
course syllabi, or general notices such as announcements of specific events or extra- curricular activities. That
type of information is not generally directly related to an individual student and, therefore, does not meet the
definition of an education record.
Under FERPA, a school is not required to provide information that is not maintained or to create education
records in response to an eligible student's request. Accordingly, a school is not required to provide an eligible
student with updates on his or her progress in a course (including grade reports) or in school unless such
information already exists in the form of an education record.
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Release of Education Records
Except as provided in FERPA (see below) or other applicable law, UTI will not disclose personally
identifiable information from your education records unless you provide a written release containing:
What information is to be released
To whom the information is to be released
The purpose for which it is to be released
Your signature and the date of the request
Mode for which it should be released (electronic/ paper-based)
Faculty and staff are responsible for protecting the identity of students and keeping student grades
confidential. Grades or evaluations linked to personal identifiers (names, Student’s numbers, or Social
Security Numbers) may not be publicly disclosed. Grades or evaluations may be posted only by using
randomly generated codes or numbers. The return of graded papers or other assignments must also be
accomplished in a manner that protects your identity.
Some records created and maintained by the UTI, although not covered by FERPA, may be subject to other
federal and state laws or regulations regarding disclosure.
The exceptions under FERPA which allow the UTI to disclose personally identifiable information from your
education record are stated in the full text of Universal Training Institute Student Records Policy. The most
common exceptions to disclosure restrictions are disclosures to UTI faculty or staff -- "School Officials” --
with a legitimate educational interest, or disclosure of personally identifiable information designated as
Directory Information
Definition of Directory Information
Directory information includes:
Your full name
Mailing and permanent address(es) and telephone number(s)
Email address
The fact that you are or ever were enrolled
Enrollment status (e.g., full-time, half-time or less than half-time)
Class level and majors/minors
Dates of attendance
Certification/ Program enrolled for
Cumulative credit hours
Participation in officially recognized activities
Your status as a graduate/ Dropped, Active, Failed etc.
Below is a quick reference of frequently asked-for data, and whether it is or is not Directory Information
at Universal Training Institute.
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DIRECTORY INFORMATION?
YES
NO
Student's full name
X
Student’s ID number
X
Date of Birth
X
Gender
X
Ethnicity
X
Mailing address and telephone number
X
Permanent address and telephone number
X
All addresses and telephone numbers except Mailing and
Permanent (e.g. Alternate Billing Address,
Contact/Emergency Address, etc.)
X
E-Mail Address
X
Parent names and/or addresses
X
Class level and academic major/minor
X
Dates of attendance
X
Fact that the student is or has been enrolled
X
Diploma awarded (LPN, RN, CNA)
X
GPA or grades
X
Cumulative clock hours
X
Current term credits or class schedule (scheduled hours,
attended hours, tardy)
X
Full-time, half-time or less than half-time enrollment status
X
Information on academic standing (probation,
disqualification, etc.) or whether student is eligible to
return to school
X
Whether student has applied for graduation
X
Outstanding eligibility requirements for graduation
X
Accounts Receivable balance
X
Financial records of parents
X
Student employment records
X
Psychiatric or psychological records
X
Copies of transcripts from other schools or colleges
X
Note: items marked as releasable will be provided to a third party upon request unless otherwise prevented
through restriction filing.
Directory Information Restriction
You may choose to restrict release of your Directory Information. When the release of Directory
Information is restricted, the fact that you are currently a student, or have ever been enrolled at Universal
Training Institute, will not be released.
Once you restrict the release of Directory Information, in order to conduct any business with the UTI, you
will need to go in person to the office involved, with photo ID, or, via mail or fax, provided a written
request for release containing the following:
What information is to be released
To whom the information is to be released
The purpose for which it is to be released
Your signature and the date signed
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No information will be provided via telephone. No information will be provided to anyone - parents,
relatives, friends, other students, or prospective employers - who may wish to contact you or verify your
student status at UTI, without a written release from you containing the elements listed above.
Restricted Directory Information is made available only where an emergency is involved, at the direction of
a court order, or to UTI staff and faculty with a legitimate educational need to know.
Restriction Duration
The restriction of information is permanent until you request, in writing, that it be removed. The restriction
will remain in place even after you have stopped attending or have graduated.
Requesting Written or Verbal References or Recommendations from Students
Students who request written or verbal references or recommendations from UTI faculty or staff members
need to do so in writing. Such letters or statements are most effective if they contain specific information
about your academic or work performance; this type of information is considered "non- directory"
information and cannot be released without the signed written consent of the student, according to the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Universal Training Institute Student Records
Policy. This information is classified by UTI as falling under the NPPI (Non-Public Private Information.
Student Reference Request Form may be mailed, faxed, or sent as a PDF to the faculty or staff member
from whom you are requesting the reference/recommendation.
Your request should contain the following:
What information is to be released (be as specific as possible)
To whom the information is to be released (name, address)
The purpose of the release of the information (application for a specific job or admission to a
graduate program, for example)
Your signature and date
The Registrar logs and files all such requests in a secured cabinet for future references.
Requests that do not contain these four elements are not in compliance with FERPA.
Some graduate programs, scholarships or job applications require the use of their own prepared packets and
may include a form which provides a place for your signature authorizing release of non-directory
information. If that completed form or a copy of it always accompanies the pages to be completed by UO
faculty or staff members, no additional authorization is required.
Social Security Number Disclosure Consent Statement
Students are requested to provide voluntarily their Social Security Numbers to assist UTI in developing,
validating, or administering student aid programs; internal identification of students; collection of student
debts; or comparing student educational experiences with subsequent workforce experiences. When
conducting studies, UTI will disclose a Social Security Number only in a manner that does not permit
personal identification of a student by individuals other than representatives of UTI and only if the
information is destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study was conducted. By
providing their Social Security Number, students are consenting to the uses identified above. Provision of
the student’s Social Security Number and consent to its use is not required and, if a student chooses not to do
so, he/she will not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law. A student may revoke consent
for the use of his/her Social Security Number at any time by contacting the Office of the Registrar and
Financial Aid.
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Student Records Privacy Policy for Faculty
UTI, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is responsible for
monitoring access to and release of information from student education records. Staff and faculty with
access to student education records are legally responsible for protecting the privacy of the student by using
information only for legitimate educational reasons to instruct, advise, or otherwise assist students. FERPA
also assures certain rights to students at UTI regarding their education records. These rights do not transfer to
parents, guardians, spouses or other family members without the specific written permission of the student.
(Please see the "Student" section of the Privacy Policy for more information).
Responsibility for Security and Confidentiality of Records and Files
Security and confidentiality are matters of concern to all UTI employees and to all other persons who have
access to education records. The purpose of this code is to clarify responsibilities in these areas. Each
individual who has access to confidential information is expected to adhere to the regulations stated below.
A person who has access to education records may not:
Reveal the content of any record or report to anyone, except in the conduct of his or her work
assignments and in accordance with UTI policies and procedures.
Make or allow any unauthorized use of information.
Knowingly include false, inaccurate or misleading entry in any report or record.
Knowingly expunge a data record or a data entry form and record, report or file.
Share individual passwords with any other person (for password protected data).
Seek personal benefit or allow others to benefit personally from the knowledge of any
confidential information they have acquired through work assignments.
Remove any official record or report, or copy of any official report, from the office where it is
maintained, except in the performance of official duties. Any knowledge of a violation of this
code must be reported immediately to the violator's supervisor. Violations may lead to
disciplinary action, including dismissal. Violations can also lead to action under the State of New
Jersey statutes pertaining to theft, alteration of public records, or other applicable section.
Parent Rights
Once a student has reached age 18 or is attending UTI, all FERPA rights belong to the student. Parent access
to education records is limited to information classified as Directory Information under UTI Records Policy.
Parental access to other education records is allowed when the student provides UTI with a signed and dated
release specifying the records to be disclosed, stating to whom they should be disclosed and the purpose of
the disclosure. Each instance of release of non-Directory Information requires its own separate and specific
written authorization to release.
Parents are encouraged to read the Privacy Policy information provided for students, located in the first
section on this page.
Family Emergency Situations
During the hours from 8:30am - 4:00pm (Mondays through Thursdays) and, from 9:00am – 3:00pm
(Fridays only) if a parent, guardian, or other family member needs assistance in contacting a UTI student in
an emergency, they should contact the student’s Director of Nursing or Registrar at (732) 826-0155. Staff
members in those offices have systems in place and work closely with the
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Public Health or Safety Emergencies
Disclosure of information from education records is allowed under UTI Student Records Policy and FERPA
in connection with a health or safety emergency if the information is necessary to protect the health or safety
of the student or others. UTI exclusively determines whether disclosure of information is necessary by
considering;
The seriousness of the threat to health or safety;
The need for the information to meet the emergency;
Whether the individual(s) to whom the information is released is in a position to deal with the
situation; and
The extent to which time is of the essence
Students who wish to review their academic or financial files may do so upon written request. They
will be given a specific date and time for review of their files within 24-72 hours.
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Maintenance of Student Records:
Student transcripts are maintained indefinitely; all other vital student records are maintained for a
minimum period of seven years. Vital records are the following: admissions application, enrollment
agreement, attendance records, medical records (if any), criminal background check, financial
transactions records, and records of any disciplinary meetings, actions or appeals.
Student appeals of final grades must be made within 2 weeks after the grade has been entered into
the student’s record.
COURSE AND PROGRAM AUDIT:
Students are entitled to audit any part or parts of his/her academic or financial record at no additional
charge. This must be arranged with the Director of Nursing and is available to current students and
graduates up to one year following their date of completion. The right of any graduate to repeat any
course is subject to (1) continued availability of the course, (2) available space in the course and (3)
good standing with all financial obligations to the school. Any textbooks or supplies required to audit
a course will be charged to the student directly.
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GRIEVANCE POLICY
Universal Training Institute strives to provide a very supportive environment and respects the
rights of all students. It is our practice to fairly and objectively address the concerns of any
complainant in an attempt to equitably resolve any grievance.
A student lodging a complaint is encouraged to first make the complaint to the immediate
supervisor, faculty or administrative personnel of the individual against whom the complaint is
being made. A written complaint is preferred but not required. If the matter is not resolved to the
student’s satisfaction, the student may pursue his or her grievance up to the level of UTI’s
CEO/President. A student has 5 schools days within which to make the complaint and the
institution has 10 school days in which to attempt to resolve it.
If the complaint is not resolved at the level of the Director of Nursing or the CEO/President or, if
the complaint is against the CEO/ President, the student may file a formal, written complaint with
the following agencies:
State of New Jersey Department of Labor
& Workforce Development
Center for Occupational Employment
Information’s Training Evaluation Unit
P. O. Box 110
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0110
Dept. of Law and Public Safety
P.O. Box 080
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0080
http://www.nj.gov/lps/formmail.htm
State of New Jersey Department of
Education
Office of Career and Technical Education
P. O. Box 500
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0500
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Division of Consumer Affairs
P. O. Box 45025
Newark, New Jersey 07101
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ACCET COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
This institution is recognized by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
(ACCET) as meeting and maintaining certain standards of quality. It is the mutual goal of
ACCET and the institution to ensure that educational training programs of quality are provided.
When issues or problems arise, students should make every attempt to find a fair and reasonable
solution through the institution’s internal complaint procedure, which is required of ACCET
accredited institutions and frequently requires the submission of a written complaint. Refer to the
institution’s written complaint procedure which is published in the institution’s catalog or
otherwise available from the institution, upon request. Note that ACCET will process complaints
which involve ACCET standards and policies and, therefore, are within the scope of the
accrediting agency.
In the event that a student has exercised the institution's formal student complaint procedure, and
the problems or issues have not been resolved, the student has the right and is encouraged to take
the following steps:
1.
Complaints should be submitted in writing (by email or mail) to the ACCET office.
Complaints received by phone will be documented, but the complainant will be requested to
submit the complaint in writing.
2.
The letter of complaint must contain the following information:
a)
Name and location of the ACCET institution;
b)
A detailed description of the alleged problem(s);
c)
The approximate date(s) that the problem(s) occurred;
d)
The names and titles/positions of all individual(s) involved in the problem(s), including
faculty, staff, and/or other students;
e)
What was previously done to resolve the complaint, along with evidence demonstrating that
the institution's complaint procedure was followed prior to contacting ACCET;
f)
The name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address of the complainant. If the
complainant specifically requests that anonymity be maintained, ACCET will not reveal his or
her name to the institution involved; and
g)
The status of the complainant with the institution (e.g. current student, former student, etc.).
3.
In addition to the letter of complaint, copies of any relevant supporting documentation should
be forwarded to ACCET (e.g. student’s enrollment agreement, syllabus or course outline,
correspondence between the student and the institution).
4.
SEND TO: ACCET
CHAIR, COMPLAINT REVIEW COMMITTEE
1722 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 955-1113
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.accet.org
Note: Complainants will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 15 days.
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CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to behave professionally at all times while on and off school grounds. The
behaviors or activities listed below are unacceptable and will not be tolerated by UTI. Committing
one or more of these may result in appropriate disciplinary action, including possible permanent
dismissal from the program.
1.
Any form of bias including race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, and creed as
demonstrated through verbal and/or written communication and/or physical acts.
2.
Sexual harassment, including hostile environment and quid pro quo (forcing an individual
to perform sexual favors in return for something).
3.
All types of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, stealing, knowingly furnishing
false information to the institution, forgery and alteration or use of institution documents
as identification with intent to defraud.
4.
Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary
proceedings, public meeting and programs, or other school activities.
5.
Physical abuse or bullying of any person on school premises or at functions sponsored or
supervised by the school.
6.
Theft or damage to the school premises or damage to the property of a member of the
school community on the school premises.
7.
Failure to comply with directions of institutional officials acting in the performance of their
duties.
8.
Violation of the law on school premises in a way that affects the school community’s
pursuit of its proper educational objectives. This includes but is not limited to the use of
alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances on school premises.
9.
Disrespect, in any manner, of administrators, instructors, students, personnel, or any guest
of the institution. Disrespect also includes engaging in any behavior perceived as
threatening to any of the aforementioned groups. Examples of disrespect and unacceptable
behavior include but are not limited to rowdiness; aggressively making unreasonable
demands; use of cell phones in classrooms, labs, or clinics; walking in and out of classroom
during lectures; and, leaving early without the express, advance permission of the
instructor.
10.
Deliberate failure to meet academic or financial obligations.
11.
Use of cell phones in school or clinical facilities.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN CLASSROOMS/CLINICAL AND LABORATORY
UTI prohibits the consumption of food or beverages while in class, skills or computers
laboratories, or clinical facilities at all times. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in punitive
measures against the student including need to pay for any damages to the property of UTI.
SMOKING
Universal Training Institute is a smoke free environment which subsequently prohibits smoking
in or around the immediate premise of the school. Students who violate this policy will be
subject to disciplinary actions.
CAMPUS SECURITY:
Universal Training Institute faculty and staff are concerned that every student and employee
experiences a safe and secure environment while at our school. It is the responsibility of every
student and employee to be aware of safety and security matters and to promptly report any crime
to school officials and to the local police. Violation of these rules or criminal acts of any kind
may result in prompt disciplinary action, including dismissal.
In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, UTI provides
cameras throughout the school and immediate area surrounding the school for the safety of the
students and employees
No later than October 1
st
of each year, current students and employees receive the annual Crime
Awareness and Campus Security Report and can be found on the School’s website
www.universaluti.edu. Information about this policy is available in the Director of Nursing’s
office. (Please refer to Campus Security Catalog for more information)
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS & WORKFREE
Universal Training Institute adheres to all requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act amendment of 1989, Public Law 101-226. UTI is committed to protecting the
safety, health and wellbeing of all employees, students and other individuals in our environment
and does not tolerate the use, distribution or possession of any illegal drugs. We recognize that
alcohol abuse and drug use pose a significant threat to the goals of UTI. We have established a
drug- free environment that balances our respect for individuals with the need to maintain an
alcohol and drug free school. UTI encourages students to voluntarily seek help with drug and
alcohol problems. UTI’s drug-free workplace is applicable during all working and school hours,
whenever anyone is conducting business or representing the organization, while on UTI property,
at school-sponsored events, and during offsite clinical operations and at any-time while engaged
in a learning or working activity at Universal Training Institute.
It is a violation of our drug-free workplace policy to use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer for sale
alcohol, illegal drugs or intoxicants.
Any UTI student or employee who is convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace must
notify the school within three days following the conviction. UTI will take the appropriate action
within 30 days of notification.
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All information received by UTI through the drug-free workplace is confidential communication.
Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance
with relevant laws, U. S. Department of Education disclosure requirements, and UTI’s
management policies.
One of the goals of UTI’s drug-free workplace is to encourage students and employees to
voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems. If, however, a person violates the policy,
the consequences are serious.
In the case of applicants for admission, their violation of the drug-free workplace policy will result
in any admission to the school being withdrawn.
If a student violates the policy, he or she will be subject to progressive disciplinary action and may
be required to enter rehabilitation. A student who is required to enter rehabilitation but fails to
successfully complete it and /or repeatedly violates the policy will be dismissed from school.
Nothing in this policy prohibits student from being disciplined or discharged for other violations
and/or performance problems.
Universal Training Institute recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction are treatable
illnesses. We also realize that early intervention and support improve the success of rehabilitation.
To support our students and employees, our drug-free workplace:
Encourages students to seek help if they are concerned that they or their family members
may have a drug and or/alcohol problem.
Encourages employees /students to utilize the services of qualified professionals in the
community to assess the seriousness of suspected drug or alcohol problems and identify
appropriate sources of help
Shared Responsibility:
A safe and productive drug-free workplace is achieved through cooperation and shared
responsibility. Students, employees, and management have important roles to play.
Any student or employee should not attend class or report to work when his or her ability to
function in a classroom or work setting is impaired due to on-or off-duty use of alcohol or other
drugs.
In addition, employees and students are encouraged to:
Be concerned about working in a safe environment.
Support fellow students and workers in seeking help.
Report dangerous behavior to their supervisor or instructor.
It is the supervisor or instructor’s responsibility to report all violations to the proper UTI
Administrator and/or Department head.
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CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL DRESS CODE POLICIES &
EXPECTATIONS
Student Nurse Dress Code
All students will dress in a manner consistent with the dress code of the Practical Nurse Program.
The Uniform of Universal Training Institute consists of the following:
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The official Blue and Whites Uniform with white shoes or sneakers
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Universal Training Institute Identification badge, and
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A full-length lab coat for men in clinical setting
Hair & Nails:
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Hair must be clean, neat, arranged above the collar when in uniform and should not fall in
the face when the neck is flexed forward
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Extreme hair styles and colors are not appropriate
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Elaborate hair ornaments are prohibited
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Beards and/or mustaches should be neatly trimmed
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Fingernails must be kept clean, short and rounded
Make-up and Jewelry:
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Cosmetics and jewelry should be worn with discretion
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Only a wedding ring, wristwatch with second hand, and one earring per lobe.
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Earrings must be small post earrings. No dangling earrings may be worn.
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A Medic-Alert necklace/bracelet may be worn.
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No body piercing ornaments are allowed in eyebrows, nose, lips, and tongue or any
exposed part of the body
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Tattoos should not be visible when in uniform
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Heavy perfume may not be worn
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Nail polish, if worn, must be of natural tone or colorless.
Shoes and Hose:
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Socks or stockings must be worn. Hose are to be white, no designs, clean and without
stains, runs or tears
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All white rubber-soled shoes are required while in uniform. Shoes and
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shoestrings must be kept clean
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High-topped sneakers, sandals, clogs, or open-toed shoes are not allowed while in
uniform
Prohibited Dress:
The following styles of dress are inappropriate and are prohibited in the clinical areas:
-
Dungarees/jeans, shorts, tee shirts, very short skirts, sweat pants, spandex leggings/pants,
hats, caps and visors
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clothing bearing provocative, obscene, or lewd statements, and/or symbols are prohibited
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This list is not all-inclusive. The Director of Nursing retains the right to notify a student of any
inappropriate dress that has not been included on the foregoing list. Student must correct the dress
matter by the next class, lab, or clinical session. If the Director, or the CEO/President acting on
the Director’s behalf, considers the inappropriate dress to be extreme and disruptive, either official
can require the student to leave the session for the remainder of the day. In this situation, the
student will not be counted as absent, provided that the incident is a first-time occurrence.
GUIDELINES FOR THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Maintain Strict Confidentiality)
Pre-Clinical Preparation:
A.
Read the patient’s chart thoroughly:
1.
Take note of the patient’s demographic data, admission date, chief complaints on
admission and admitting diagnoses.
2.
Read the nursing admission notes and the nursing plan of care. You need to know the
current aspects of care, why they are being addressed and the underlying principles
behind the selection, so you can design your plan of care accordingly.
3.
Take note of the diagnostic/laboratory studies and results.
4.
Read the nurses notes and the doctor’s progress notes. This will give you an idea of the
patient’s course during this hospital stay.
5.
Read the doctor’s orders, consult notes, and documentation of other allied health care
providers (Physical, Respiratory, Dietary & Speech therapy, Case Management, Social
Services, etc.).
B.
Copy your medications from the MAR, noting the expiration dates. Discontinued
medications are highlighted in yellow. Check the medications listed in the MAR with the
Doctor’s orders. If you find any discrepancy, bring it to the attention of the primary nurse
or charge nurse.
C.
Introduce yourself to your patient, conduct your initial interview and perform some
preliminary assessments as appropriate, using your observation and listening skills.
D.
Talk with the nurse assigned to the client for the day. Find out any pertinent information
regarding the care of the patient.
E.
Check your patient’s medications, especially the IVPB which you may have to prepare or
come as mini bags or add-vantage system. Note the volume of the IVPBs, you will need
this information to calculate the IVPB rate.
F.
Based on the information about your patient, begin to complete the Health History &
Physical Assessment Tool and begin to develop a concept map.
G.
Write out a schedule for your clinical day.
On the Day of Clinical:
A.
Pre-conference will begin at the designated time by your clinical faculty. All students are
required to attend.
B.
Students must come prepared to clinical with patient’s medical diagnosis and drug book.
C.
Introduce yourself to the primary nurse. Make sure you inform the primary nurse which
patient(s) you have, how long you will be in clinical, if you will be giving medications,
documenting, etc.
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D.
Take report from the primary nurse and write down the primary nurse’s name in the
Student Assignment Sheet. You will be collaborating with the primary nurse on the care
of your patient(s). Do not leave the floor without reporting off to the primary nurse.
E.
Be sure to check the Kardex and Chart for any new orders (medication, treatments,
diagnostic tests, etc.), and to get an update on the patient’s condition.
F.
Unless otherwise specified, students are expected to have assessed their patients, checked
IVs, NGT/GT, Foley catheters, O2 delivery, TPR and BP, (written in the TPR notebook)
prior to the conference. Students in Critical Care should have checked the ventilator
settings, latest ABGs and lab results & calculated the drips (brings your calculator to
clinical).
G.
Prior to doing a new procedure, the student is expected to read the Procedure Manual.
The student then discusses this with the clinical faculty prior to carrying out the
procedure under supervision. A student should not independently perform a procedure
that he/she has not done before without faculty supervision. Students are not allowed to
give IV push medications and will always require supervision when flushing central lines
(TLC, Portacath, etc.)
H.
Students are required to know about all the assigned patient’s medications. Medications
can be administered after the student discusses them with the faculty. Inadequate
medications knowledge is considered unsatisfactory performance in the clinical area.
Students in Critical Care will follow the procedure for medication administration as
indicated, and in addition, should check with the primary nurse before administering any
medication. Students cannot independently mix, hang or titrate any vasoactive
medications in critical care. These activities may be done collaboratively with the
primary nurse.
I.
Students are responsible for writing the nurses’ notes on assigned patients for the period
of time spent with them. The narrative portions of the nurse’s notes are written on a
separate sheet of paper for review by the faculty prior to writing notes in the chart.
Nurse’s notes, as well as medications, have to be countersigned by your faculty. Make
sure you leave enough room for faculty signature after you sign yours. Documentation in critical
care is done collaboratively with the primary nurse. Discuss the recommended changes with the
primary nurse who will be responsible for making the changes as appropriate.
J.
Students are expected to develop the initiative to seek out learning experiences in the
clinical area.
Required Equipment for the Clinical Experience:
1.
Two (2) black pens
2.
Bandage scissors
3.
Watch with a second hand
4.
Stethoscope
5.
Penlight
6.
Small measuring device
7.
Small / portable drug book, as necessary
8.
Small notebook
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NEW-STUDENT ORIENTATION
Mandatory Student Orientation is held prior to the first day of classes, usually held the preceding
Friday before classes begin, for the Practical Nurse Program. The orientation serves as the
transition point in the student’s journey into the world of nursing. It provides an opportunity to
meet classmates as well as faculty and the administrative staff of the school. The purpose of the
orientation is to communicate important academic program expectations, review policies and
procedures with emphasis on FERPA, Refund and SAP, disseminate materials, explain student
services information that are vital for the student’s first day and beyond, in UTI. Additionally,
information that the U.S. Department of Education requires to be provided regarding Financial
Aid and Disclosures about the school are also distributed. All the information shared will help
students successfully navigate and get the most out of the program.
During the orientation, UTI will collect any outstanding paperwork and documents and will
distribute uniforms, textbooks and other supplies. Attendance at the orientation program is
mandatory for all incoming students. Failure to attend or make alternative arrangement may result
in the forfeiture of your seat in that class and cancellation of the enrollment agreement.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be certified as a graduate from UTI, each student must do the following:
i.
Attend at least 90% of all classes, labs, and clinical portions of the program
ii.
Take and pass all courses with a minimum grade of 75% which is equivalent to C+ (2.5).
iii.
For those courses with a clinical or lab component, that component must be passed in
order for the student to receive a passing grade for the course. Failure of the clinical or
lab component results in failure of the entire course, regardless of the grade average
already earned for the course’s theoretical component.
iv.
All financial obligations to the school must be paid, in full, at least two weeks prior to
graduation.
v.
Return all school possessions in your custody prior to the last day of class.
vi.
Complete the graduation clearance form, including the exit interview with the financial
aid officer.
vii.
Students will be awarded a Diploma in Practical Nurse.
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COMMENCEMENT AND PINNING CEREMONY
An annual commencement and pinning ceremony will be held at an off-site location for
students who have completed the requirements for graduation. Students eligible to participate
in the commencement and pinning ceremony will be required to RSVP by the date indicated
in the official commencement invitation, which will be distributed to all eligible students
prior to commencement.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The administrative services of UTI are available from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. No classes are held and no administrative
offices are open on those holidays listed on the UTI School Calendar. The calendar also lists school
recesses, during which no classes are offered but some, or all, administrative offices may be open.
Daytime classes and sessions are held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. A
one-hour lunch and appropriate breaks are included during that period.
Evening classes and sessions are held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday,
with appropriate breaks included. Evening Classes are on hold at this time.
STATEMENT OF LEGAL CONTROL
Universal Training Institute is an S Corporation established in 2006 duly authorized by the State
of New Jersey as a for-profit organization. Ms. Claudia P. Houston is the sole shareholder of the
corporation and serves as chairperson of the corporation’s Board of Directors. The Board serves
in an Advisory capacity to the institution. Its members are the following:
Members of Universal Training Institute Advisory Board of Directors
Ms. Claudia Houston, RN, BSN, MSA Chairperson
Ms. Derrice Gordon, DNP Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Junel Hutchinson Member / Professional Community
Ms. Brenda Dudley, RN, BSN Member / Community Representative
Mr. Adeniji Adesola RN, BSN, MSN Member of Professional Community
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Ms. Claudia P. Houston, MSA, BSN, RN CEO/President
Dr. Randolph Haywood, RN, DNP V.P. Nursing/ Program Administrator
Mr. Travon Houston Director of Admissions/Marketing
Mr. Nicholas Stewart Registrar Officer
Ms. Iren Brodskiy Financial Aid Officer
Ms. Cinnamon Houston Admissions Officer
Rosa Erazo Receptionist
PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM FACULTY
Patricia Lauria, RN, BSN Full – Time Faculty
BSN, Rutgers University, NJ
Chappotin, Loretta RN, BSN, MSN Full-Time Faculty
Rutgers University
Tricia Rawlins RN, BSN, MBA Full - Time Faculty
Jessica Horning RN, BSN Full – Time Faculty
Berkley College
Jyothi Nagalla RN, BSN Full – Time Faculty
Sameh Bashera RN, BSN Full –Time Faculty
BSN, Gwynedd Mercey University
Charles Adekanye, RN, MSN Adjunct Faculty
Kean University, NJ
Tasha Thompson RN, BSN Adjunct Faculty
University of Phoenix, AZ
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TUITION AND OTHER CHARGES
Effective January 1, 2022
Registration/ Admission Testing Fee $ 100.00 (non-refundable)
Criminal Background Fee $ 30.00 (non-refundable)
Program Tuition $ 22,500.00
Books and Supplies $ 2,600
Repeat Fee $ 20.00 per clock hour
Return Check Fee $ 35.00
Late Payment Fee $ 35.00
Graduation Fees $ 300.00 Not Included
NCLEX-PN Exam Fee (NJ) $400.00 (NY - $343) Not Included
SCHOOL CALENDAR: 2022-2023
January 3, 2022 School Reopens
January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day*
February 21, 2022 President’s Day
May 30, 2022 Memorial Day*
June 30, 2022 Last Day of Class before Summer Recess
July 1 – July 15, 2022 Summer Recess
School Reopens July 18, 2022
September 5, 2022 Labor Day
October 10, 2022 Columbus Day
November 23, 2022 No Evening classes/Day classes in session
November 24, 2022 Thanksgiving*
November 25, 2022 Black Friday
December 22, 2022 Last Day of Class
December 23, 2022 School Closed for Winter Recess
January 9, 2023 School Reopens
SCHEDULED START DATE
Students are enrolled on continuous basis. Normally, new cohorts start three times in a calendar year -
Winter, Spring and Fall. The enrollment starts dates are subject to change subject to student enrollment.
UTI has temporarily suspended evening classes until further notice effective September 2019.
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Effective January 1, 2021
ANNUAL STUDENT PERFORMANCE REPORT
Universal Training Institute is pleased to share with the general public and readers of this catalog
how well our students are doing as a result of their studies with us. The following table gives our
students' performance statistics for our most recently completed reporting year. UTI publishes this
information on an annual basis.
The “Completion” rate represents the percent of students who remained enrolled and continued
their studies out of the total number of students who were enrolled during the reporting period
indicated.
The “Placement” rate represents the percent of all students who graduated during the reporting
period indicated and who got jobs as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) during that same period.
The “NCLEX-PN” rate represents the percent of graduates who, during the reporting period
indicated, took the licensure exam required by the State of New Jersey and passed it on their first
attempt.
NCLEX RESULTS
Reporting Year
NCLEX- PN
01/01/2021 – 12/31/2021
86.84%
01/01/2020 – 12/31/2020
83.33%
01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019
85.99%
Reporting Year
Placement Rate
01/01/2020 – 12/31/2020
79.55%
01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019
79.07%
01/01/2018 – 12/31/2018
74.55%
Reporting Year
Completion Rate
01/01/2020 – 12/31/2020
76.67%
01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019
70.49%
01/01/2018 – 12/31/2018
71.43%
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM
PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM
1196 Clock Hours
Practical nurses are essential to the healthcare profession, serving as vital links between physicians,
registered nurses, and patients. Practical nurses function as members of the client care team in
planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. The practical nurse engages in a multitude of
tasks including the following: assisting the client to learn appropriate self-care techniques;
observing, recording, and reporting to appropriate supervisory personnel the client’s general
physical and mental condition and any signs and symptoms that may be indicative of change;
administering medications; performing wound care; and, preparing patients for operative
procedures and other treatments.
The knowledge and skills taught in the program prepare the graduate for entry-level employment
as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon successful completion of the program curriculum and after
satisfaction of all other graduation requirements, the student will be awarded a Diploma as a
Practical Nurse.
The normal completion time, in months, for the day session is fourteen (14) months. For the
evening session, the normal completion time is twenty (20) months. Lecture class size is limited
to thirty- five students.
(30)
students for a student/teacher ratio of 1:30. Lab and clinical student/teacher ratios are limited
to 1:10.
All graduates must take and pass the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX)
to obtain licensure in their respective state. UTI will initiate graduates preparation to pass the
NCLEX starting in Capstone nursing (110). They then participate in an official 32 hours Ready
To Pass NCLEX review.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Practical Nurse Program, the graduate will be able to:
1.
Practice nursing safely using a holistic human needs framework.
2.
Communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the healthcare team.
3.
Implement caring behaviors in variety of settings using the nursing process.
4.
Adhere to the legal and ethical standards of practice.
5.
Use critical thinking in the decision making process.
6.
Demonstrate responsibility for continuing professional and personal development.
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CURRICULUM OUTLINE
Course
Abbreviation
Course Number
Course Name
Clock Hours
TERM
100
Medical Terminology
26 - Lecture
ANAT
101
Anatomy &
Physiology
104 - Lecture
NUTR
100
Nutrition
52 - Lecture
ETHS
100
Ethics
52 - Lecture
COMM
100
Communication
26 - Lecture
NURS
101
Introduction To
Nursing
78 – Lecture
78 - Lab
PHAR
101
Pharmacology
104 - Lecture
MEDS
100
Medication
Administration
26 – Lecture
26 - Lab
NURS
102
Medical Surgical
Nursing I
78 – Lecture
78 - Clinical
NURS
103
Medical Surgical
Nursing II
78 – Lecture
78 - Clinical
NURS
104
Maternal Child
Nursing
39 – Lecture
39 - Clinical
NURS
105
Pediatric Nursing
39 – Lecture
39 – Clinical
NURS
106
Mental Health
Nursing
39 – Lecture
39 - Clinical
NURS
107
Community Health
Nursing
13 – Lecture
13 - Lecture
COMP
110
Comprehensive
Review Synthesis
52 - Lecture
Total Hours
1196
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Curriculum Framework
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Course Descriptions
Special Note: To ensure adequate exposure to NCLEX-PN focused learning and current evidence-
based practices, UTI uses the ATI PN NCLEX preparation study modules. The various modules
are integrated into the syllabi for the program to reinforce the training UTI faculty provide and to
provide continuous exposure to and practice on NCLEX-type questions. Students are required to
complete these modules as part of their final course grades. Failure to do so may result in a student
failing the course. At the end of every practice and/or proctored assessment, each student will
undergo a focused review exercise as outlined in the syllabus.
TERM 100 Medical Terminology: 26 Hours
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to acquaint the student with medical terminology used by healthcare
organizations and to acquire vocabulary to which nursing concepts will be applied. Students will
learn the appropriate use of medical terminology when speaking, writing, educating, using
medications, performing treatments and interacting with clients and interdisciplinary teams
throughout the healthcare continuum. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the organizing
framework.
ANAT 101 Anatomy and Physiology: 104 Hours
Prerequisite: TERM 100
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of the structure and
function of the human body. The student will be educated on the relationship between cells, tissues,
organs, and how they work in unison with one another from the simple to the more complex. Body
systems are reviewed and interrelationships presented with a problem-focused learning approach.
The course will also offer an introduction to the normal function and structure of the human body
including an understanding of the relationship of the different body systems in maintaining
homeostasis. Anatomy Physiology is the second course within the first tier of the organizing
framework, which further integrates Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Medical Terminology
concepts will be incorporated to demonstrate the correlation between the two courses.
NUTR 100 Nutrition: 52 Hours
Prerequisite: ANAT 101
This course is designed to educate the student about the value of good nutrition as it influences
health and wellness. Essential nutrients that help the body grow and repair itself with the
introduction of the food pyramid and its significance in health prevention and maintenance
throughout the life cycle are also incorporated in this course. Additionally, the inclusion of
cultural diversity diets in meeting nutritional needs in the United States is explored. Nutrition is
the third course within the first tier of the organizing framework. Students will learn the
relationship between Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology as it relates to meeting
the basic physiological needs of the human body.
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ETHS 100 Ethics and Legal Implications: 52 Hours
Prerequisite: NUTR 100
This course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional,
practical nurse. The student will be introduced to their professional roles as it relates to the legal
and ethical issues influencing practice in healthcare delivery system today. The student will learn
their responsibility in providing Client-Centered-Care, Team work and Collaboration, Evidence-
based Practice, and Safety within the scope of the professional licensed practical nurse. Moral
and sound judgment and careful documentation are the keys to protecting themselves and clients
from adverse outcomes. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws,
client confidentiality, and the professional agencies and organizations which govern the practice
of nursing are discussed. Additionally, the stages of death and dying, delegation, prioritization,
handling infectious diseases, safe use of equipment and disaster and emergency responses are
taught. The students have successfully completed the foundation of the first tier of the
organization framework and are prepared to advance to tier two of Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs.
COMM 100 Communication: 26 Hours
Prerequisite: ETHS 100
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental basic of understanding
verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication skills. Students will identify basic concepts of
communication and how to correlate terms with meanings. The student will learn techniques of
interviewing, effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration with members of the
healthcare team, clients, families, and individuals from diverse populations. The importance of
written communication will also be incorporated. Communication is the second course within
the second tier of the organizing framework. Utilizing all of the skills, knowledge, and abilities
learned in courses one (1) through six (4), students will now learn effective communication
techniques. These communication strategies will assist clients in the healthcare arena meet their
needs of affection, feelings of belonging and meaningful relationships with themselves and
others according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs.
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NURS 101 Introduction to Nursing: 156 Hours
Prerequisite: COMM 100
This course introduces students to the theoretical and therapeutic aspects of the art and science of
nursing. The basic human needs across the lifespan according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
will be continually threaded throughout this course. The concepts and fundamental skills used by
the practical nurse will be presented and evaluated. Structured laboratory activities and clinical
experiences will be used to enable students to apply their knowledge about humans,
environment, and health as related to their caregiving role. Students will render safe and
therapeutic care to residents in sub-acute and long-term care settings. The nursing process is
utilized as the foundation of all nursing interventions and approaches in identifying patient
problems and meeting patient needs. The principles, techniques, and skills of therapeutic
communication are explored further as they relate to nurse-patient relationships. Students are
introduced to several concepts important for infection prevention and control measures.
Introduction to Nursing is the third course within the second tier of the organizing framework. At
the completion of this course, students will have effectively mastered knowledge and skills from
the previous five (5) taught courses using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
PHAR 101 Pharmacology: 104 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 101
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties and effect on living
organisms. This course is designed to instruct the student in the study of medications,
classifications/categories and federal organizations that regulate their use and discontinuation,
including controlled, prescription and over the counter medications. The specific drug uses,
doses, adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, and interactions are considered.
Pharmacology is the fourth course within the second tier of the organizing framework utilizing
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It forms the basis of teaching students on providing safety and
comfort to clients while administering medications within the healthcare environment.
MEDS 100 Medication Administration: 52 Hours
Prerequisite: PHAR 101
This course is designed to provide the student with the principles of medication administration.
The theoretical and practical applications of administering medication safely while learning the
principles of calculation, conversions and the corresponding nursing implications will be taught.
The student will participate in the administration of topical, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular,
and sublingual medications in the skills lab. Using critical thinking, students will apply the
concepts, principles, and practices needed to prevent medication errors. Additionally, they will
learn how to read the medication record and when to notify the advanced healthcare providers
should they patients experience any difficulty. Medication Administration is the fifth and final
course within the second tier of the organizing framework utilizing Maslow’s Hierarch of Need.
Concepts previously learned in Pharmacology, Introduction to Nursing, Communication, Ethics,
Nutrition, A&P, and Medical Terminology will all be integrated throughout this course.
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NURS 102 Medical-Surgical Nursing I: 156 Hours
Prerequisite: MEDS 100
This course is designed to use the application of the nursing process to care for the adult client
experiencing medical/surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum. It will assist the student
with developing skills that will promote their understanding of needs of clients and families with
acute and chronic illnesses. Students will focus on the nursing needs of clients whose condition
require adaptation to limitations and interruptions in daily living as well as with family unit and
their return to the community. Critical thinking is used within the framework of the nursing
process. Clinical experiences will be provided in acute, sub-acute, long-term care and outpatient
agencies. Medical Surgical 1 is the first course in tier three (3) of the organization framework.
This course builds on the previous knowledge and experiences taught in Medical Terminology
through Introduction to Nursing. Pain management and end of life care will be incorporated to
enable the student to manage the care of the client in crisis situations. This course will focus on
factors that contribute to illness and the evidence-based measures to be taken that will assist the
client to acquire safe quality clinical outcomes. Client-Centered Care, Teamwork, Collaboration,
Quality Improvement, Safety and the usefulness of information technology will be emphasized.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the framework that will be used to care for clients with alteration
in fluids and electrolytes, nutrition, elimination, oxygenation and psychosocial needs.
NURS 103 Gerontology / Medical-Surgical Nursing II: 156 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 102
This course is a continuation of Medical Surgical I, in providing care to diverse population of
aging clients experiencing complex health alterations. Emphasis will focus on factors that
contribute to illness of the aging client and the disease-specific evidence-based measures to be
taken that will assist the aging client to acquire safe quality clinical outcomes. Additionally,
psychosocial and economic realities of the aging client will be discussed. A focus on disease-
specific interventions is taught to promote safe, quality, cost-efficient care. Client-Centered Care,
Teamwork, Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Safety and the usefulness of information
technology will continue to be emphasized. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the framework that
will be used for the intervention of conditions that are common of the aging including; signs and
symptoms, diagnostics test, medical/surgical treatment, nutritional needs, pharmacological
therapy, and prognosis. Clinical experiences include the student interfacing with the aging
clients in their home, acute and long-term care facilities and community-based agencies.
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NURS 104 Maternal / Newborn Nursing: 78 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 103
This course is designed to introduce the student to maternal/newborn nursing. Studies of
biological, psychological and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family
including childbearing and neonatal care will be discussed. Topics include physiological changes
related to pregnancy, fetal development and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery
and puerperium. The student will learn about conception, prenatal care, fetal development, labor,
birth, post-partum and newborn care. Also; high-risk pregnancies, complications during delivery
and high-risk newborns are studied. Holistic health in caring for mothers and children, the
promotion and maintenance of holistic health, and wellness is emphasized. Sexually transmitted
diseases, social, cultural and economic implications for the expected family will be discussed.
Clinical experiences include students caring for mothers and newborns in acute care and
community-based facilities. Maternal Newborn Nursing is the third course within tier three of
the organizing framework utilizing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Using all of the knowledge
obtained from Medical Terminology through Medical Surgical Nursing II will help the student
understand and provide care to this unique population group of mother and child.
NURS 105 Pediatric Nursing: 78 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 104
This course is designed to provide the student with understanding how to care for pediatric
patients and explore health-related conditions of children from infancy through adolescence. The
focus is on the care of the well and ill child utilizing the nursing process. The principles of safety
and use of security devices, disease and accident prevention, pediatric admission and discharges,
signs of respiratory distress, child abuse, immunizations, bonding and parenting role will be
discussed. Also, end of life care, pain management and growth and development of children is
emphasized. Pharmacology and Pediatric medication calculations will be integrated throughout
the course. Clinical experiences with families and children will be provided in a variety of
settings. Pediatric Nursing is the fourth (4) course in tier three of the organization framework. It
incorporates knowledge and skills from all previously taught courses from Medical Terminology
through Maternal Child Nursing using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
NURS 106 Mental Health Nursing: 78 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 105
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of mental health and mental
illness. The student will learn the principles and theories of positive mental health and human
behaviors. Nursing interventions in the most common psychiatric disorders and treatment
modalities are covered. Included is an in-depth review of antidepressants and other
psychotherapies related medications, the understanding of self and others, emotional responses
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and coping mechanisms are explored. Additive illnesses, their resulting behaviors, and societal
implications are discussed. Interpersonal relationships and therapeutic communication will serve
as core concepts in this course. Clinical experience in acute, long-term care and community-
based psychiatric care facilities will be provided. This is the first course of tier four of Maslow’s
Hierarchy of Needs using the Nursing Process. Students have successfully completed the
previous three tiers and are prepared to meet the challenges of helping clients respond to their
self-esteem needs throughout the healthcare continuum.
NURS 107 Community Health Nursing: 26 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 106
This course will provide students with experiences in community health settings where they visit
and provide care to patients including, but not limited to clinics, outpatient facilities, hospices,
home care agencies, AA/NA, and other community settings. The student will become familiar with
community resources available to patients such as: social, economic and spiritual organizations.
This is the second course within tier four of the organization framework. It incorporates the
knowledge obtained from courses one through twelve utilizing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
COMP 110 Comprehensive Review / NCLEX Preparation: 52 Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 107
This course is designed for students to evaluate all aspects of the Nursing Program and to
Participate in a comprehensive review of all courses in preparation for the NCLEX-PN
Examination and entry level practice as Licensed Practical Nurses. They will practice all nursing
skills and memorize normal and abnormal vital sign parameters and laboratory values to identify
patients in crisis. Students will integrate all clinical and didactic skills previously taught,
incorporate critical thinking exercises and take the exit examination at the conclusion of this
course. Comprehensive Review/NCLEX preparation is the final course within UTI curriculum
following Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with the ultimate goal of students’ passing the NCLEX
on their first attempt, thereby meeting Maslow’s Self – Actualization Goal in Nursing.
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Universal Training Institute Behavioral Expectations And Protocols
Cell Phones:
Students are prohibited from using cell phones during designated school hours. This includes classroom,
lab and clinical settings. Students caught violating this policy will face disciplinary action.
Email Etiquette:
When sending an email, students should be respectful in their headings and sign off with their full names.
Students must use their assigned UTI email address when communications pertain to school business.
Students email addresses specify their first initial and last names.
Do not access offensive, sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate websites when identified as a UTI student.
All students will be assigned a UTI email account. They will be expected to check daily for email.
Students should not send anonymous emails since faculty and administration will not respond to these
communications. Emailing and text messaging is not to be conducted during class or clinical experiences.
Social Media Guidelines:
All students are expected to refrain from posting inappropriate comments about the school, faculty, other
students or any affiliating agencies.
The student is personally responsible for any content that is posted by them on any social media platform. Do
not post inflammatory, insulting or obscene comments. Do not take or post unauthorized pictures. You could
be held liable in a court of law.
Students should not friend request, follow or accept friend request from faculty, patients, family of patients or
affiliating agency staff while registered as a student at UTI. These relationships can result in potential
confusion of your role and or relationship.
Do not post any confidential information pertaining to UTI, its students, faculty, alumni or persons
associated with an affiliating agency.
Never post anything under an assumed name. You should be transparent with your identity.
Texting with your classmates should maintain respectfulness and avoid a bullying tone
Any statement made on a social networking site, which may cause actual or potential harm, or injury to
another or to the school will be grounds for dismissal.
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Assessment Technologies Institute Review and Remediation Policy
What is ATI?
Assessment Technologies Institute® (ATI) offers an assessment driven review program designed to
enhance student NCLEX-PN success.
The comprehensive program offers multiple assessment and remediation activities. These include
assessment indicator for academic success, critical thinking, and learning styles, online tutorials, online
practice testing, and proctored testing over the major content areas in nursing. These ATI tools, in
combination with the nursing program content, assist students to prepare more efficiently, as well as
increase confidence and familiarity with nursing content.
Data from student testing and remediation can be used for program’s quality improvement and outcome
evaluation.
ATI information and orientation resources can be accessed from your student home page. It is highly
recommended that you spend time navigating through these orientation materials.
Modular Study:
ATI provides online review modules that include written and video materials in all content areas. Students are
encouraged to use these modules to supplement course work and instructors may assign these during the course
and/or as part of active learning/remediation following assessments.
Tutorials:
ATI offers unique Tutorials that teach nursing students how to think like a nurse; how to take a nursing
assessment and how to make sound clinical decisions. Nurse Logic is an excellent way to learn the basics of how
nurses think and make decisions. Learning System offers practice tests in specific nursing content areas that
allow students to apply the valuable learning tools from Nurse Logic. Features are embedded in the Tutorials
that help students gain an understanding of the content, such as a Hint Button, a Talking Glossary, and a Critical
Thinking Guide.
Assessments:
Assessments will help the student to identify what they know as well as areas requiring active learning/review.
There are practice assessments available to the student and proctored assessments that may be scheduled during
courses.
Active Learning/Remediation:
Active Learning/Remediation is a process of reviewing content in an area that was not learned or not fully
understood as demonstrated on an assessment. It is intended to help the student review important information to
be successful in courses and on the NCLEX. The student’s individual performance profile will contain a listing of
the topics to review. The student can remediate, using the Focused Review which contains links to ATI books,
media clips and active learning templates.
The instructor has online access to detailed information about the timing and duration of time spent in the
assessment, focused reviews and tutorials by each student. Students can provide documentation that required ATI
work was completed using the “My Transcript” feature under “My Results” of the ATI Student Home Page or by
submitting written Remediation Templates as required.
Grading Rubric: May vary by course: maximum percentage of grade is 25%
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Student Acknowledgement
Initial all and sign below:
____ I have received a copy of and have read the ATI Assessment and Review Policy
____ I understand that it is my responsibility to utilize all of the books, tutorials and online resources
available from ATI.
Student signature Date
Student Printed Name
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Summer 2020
Effective March 17, 2020, Universal Training Institute was required by state and federal law to discontinue all in-
person instruction. Pursuant to this mandate, UTI immediately moved to offering instruction via an online platform.
Policies and procedures were implemented to guide online expectations to ensure adherence to established standards.
Until such time that it is deemed safe by all state, federal and CDC standards, classes will remain online indefinitely
for the safety of our students, faculty and administrative staff.
UTI has therefore instituted mandatory requirements in order to be compliant with the Board of Nursing,
Accreditation agencies and other fiduciaries. While remaining on the online platform, we have not altered the high
standards of academic performance required of our students.
Theoretical and clinical instruction is offered through Zoom, a platform which mirrors a face-to-face student/teacher
relationship. Clinical and laboratory instruction is offered through virtual learning platform using Assessment
Technologies Institute (ATI) and Swift River online.
If a student is unable to meet these obligations, we highly recommend that those students wait to start or resume their
coursework when classes are offered in-person. For those students who make the voluntary decision to take course
online, these rules must be followed:
Online Learning Expectations
1. Students must remain visible during all regulated school hours between 8:30AM – 4 PM (with the exception
of breaks) and 5:30 PM -10PM (evening). If you are not visible during the scheduled hours, you will be
marked absent.
2. For your safety, you must remain stationary on camera during the entire time classes are in session. If you are
not stationary, you will be logged out of class for the remainder of the day. (For example, you cannot be
observed driving in a vehicle)
3. You will need to have reliable access to a laptop, chromebook, or desktop computer for 6 - 7 hours per day to
perform daily assignments remotely (please note: most assignments may be difficult to accomplish on a
phone).
4. Video and audio will need to be enabled during all remote meetings and you will need to be in an
appropriate location,
5. If you have difficulty accessing the internet and/or access to a reliable device, you must communicate your
issue/concern prior to the start of your program. You will be issued a device at the start of the program
and be responsible for returning it at the end of the program
6. You will be issued a school email address and most remote assignments will be assigned via the learning
management system Orbund. You will be expected to access all learning platforms as assigned each day and
trained accordingly in access and usage.
7. If you have technology issues (power outage, unreliable internet, computer/ laptop crash, etc.) on a remote
learning day, it is critical that you are able to communicate with your instructor prior to the start of class.
You must document the issue and if possible, complete alternate assignments as assigned by your instructor.
8. Students will be expected to log in to the virtual classroom associated with the enrolled course on each
scheduled school calendar day, demonstrate classroom participation, complete assignments according to the
syllabus and remain present for the full class.
9. Failure to complete assignments remotely on the assigned day may result in the loss of attendance/clock
hours for that day and a zero for those assignments. If the above criteria is unmet it will require makeup of the
missed hours. You are not allowed to miss more than 10% of the total clock hours for each course
and/or the entire program.
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10. Students who are unable to log in to the Zoom meeting must notify the school with the reason for the absence.
Documentation is required on the day of return to class in order for the absence to be excused
11. Make up assignments will be completed on Friday of the week missed hours occur. Students will not be
required to login to the Zoom classroom for instructor led classes. Instead, the student will be required to
submit: A) curriculum-based, assignments with specific tasks, B) an online lesson from ATI or NurseThink,
or C) an opportunity to re-submit missed assignments. Faculty will make the final determination regarding
the makeup assignment. In order to receive credit for the missed hours, all assignments and or tasks must be
completed as outlined.
12. You Must be dressed appropriately, no head wraps (except for religious reasons, if approved wrap must be
white, burgundy or black), pajamas or other inappropriate attire
13. You must be seated in an upright professional position, not lying-in bed
14. All examinations will be proctored via Zoom and or Proctorio. During testing, students must remain visible
on camera until the entire test is completed and the faculty member releases the group.
15. Any issues or concerns must be addressed in a professional manner at all times. Student to faculty; faculty to
student and peer to peer Civility must be maintained at all times. No yelling or screaming at one another,
across the zoom platform. We encourage the use of the chat feature for the exchange of information. Please
refer to the policy of Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct in this catalog. Any violation will result in a
written warning with penalty up to suspension or dismissal from the program.
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Effective March 17, 2020, Universal Training Institute was required by state and federal law to discontinue all in-
person instruction. Pursuant to this mandate, UTI immediately moved to offering instruction via an online platform.
Policies and procedures were implemented to guide online expectations to ensure adherence to established standards.
Until such time that it is deemed safe by all state, federal and CDC standards, classes will adopt a hybrid online
policy for the safety of our students, faculty and administrative staff.
UTI has therefore instituted mandatory requirements in order to be compliant with the Board of Nursing,
Accreditation agencies and other fiduciaries. While remaining on the online platform, we have not altered the high
standards of academic performance required of our students.
Theoretical instruction is offered through Zoom, a platform which mirrors a face-to-face student/teacher relationship.
Clinical and laboratory instruction is offered through a hybrid method which entails virtual learning combined with
occasional in-person laboratory and or clinical instruction. The virtual learning platform uses Assessment
Technologies Institute (ATI) and Swift River online.
UTI follows strict social distancing regulations which includes use of a screening tool, signed attestation forms,
temperature assessments of everyone while preventing those experiencing symptoms consistent with Covid-19 from
entering the building.
"Hybrid / Online Learning Expectations
If a student is unable to meet these obligations, we highly recommend that those students wait to start or
resume their coursework when classes are offered in-person. For those students who make the voluntary
decision to take courses online, these rules must be followed:
1. Students must remain visible during all regulated school hours between 8:30AM – 4 PM (with the exception
of breaks). If you are not visible during the scheduled hours, you will be marked absent.
2. For your safety, you must remain stationary on camera during the entire time classes are in session. If you are
not stationary, you will be logged out of class for the remainder of the day (For example, you cannot be
observed driving in a vehicle)
3. You will need to have reliable access to a laptop, chromebook, or desktop computer for 6 - 7 hours per day to
perform daily assignments remotely (please note: most assignments may be difficult to accomplish on a
phone).
4. Video and audio will need to be enabled during all remote meetings and you will need to be in an appropriate
location.
5. If you have difficulty accessing the internet and/or access to a reliable device, you must communicate your
issue/concern prior to the start of your program. You will be issued a device at the start of the program
and be responsible for returning it at the end of the program.
6. You will be issued a school email address and most remote assignments will be assigned via the learning
management system Orbund. You will be expected to access all learning platforms as assigned each day and
trained accordingly in access and usage.
7. If you have technology issues (power outage, unreliable internet, computer/ laptop crash, etc.) on a remote
learning day, it is critical that you are able to communicate with your instructor prior to the start of class.
You must document the issue and if possible, complete alternate assignments as assigned by your instructor.
8. Students will be expected to log in to the virtual classroom associated with the enrolled course on each
scheduled school calendar day, demonstrate classroom participation, complete assignments according to the
syllabus and remain present for the full class.
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9. Failure to complete assignments remotely on the assigned day may result in the loss of attendance/clock
hours for that day and a zero for those assignments. You are not allowed to miss more than 10% of the total
clock hours for each course and/or the entire program
10. Students who are unable to log in to the Zoom meeting must notify the school with the reason for the absence.
Documentation is required on the day of return to class in order for the absence to be excused
11. Make up assignments will be completed on Friday of the week missed hours occur. Students will not be
required to login to the Zoom classroom for instructor led classes. Instead, the student will be required to
submit: A) curriculum-based, assignments with specific tasks, B) an online lesson from ATI or C) an
opportunity to re-submit missed assignments. Faculty will make the final determination regarding the makeup
assignment. In order to receive credit for the missed hours, all assignments and or tasks mut be completed as
outlined.
12. You Must be dressed appropriately, no head wraps (except for religious reasons, if approved wrap must be
white, burgundy or black), pajamas or other inappropriate attire
13. You must be seated in an upright professional position; not lying-in bed
14. All examinations will be proctored via Zoom and or Proctorio. During testing, students must remain visible
on camera until the entire test is completed and the faculty member releases the group.
15. Any issues or concerns must be addressed in a professional manner at all times. Student to faculty; faculty to
student and peer to peer Civility must be maintained at all times. No yelling or screaming at one another,
across the zoom platform. We encourage the use of the chat feature for the exchange of information. Please
refer to the policy of Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct in this catalog. Any violation will result in a
written warning with penalty up to suspension or dismissal from the program.
HYBRID EXPECTATIONS:
16. You will be required to attend in person with your assigned group ONLY. To limit exposure of large groups,
you will not be able to participate in class with a different group.
17. You will complete and sign a Covid screening attestation each week prior to attending in school classes
18. If you have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19, DO NOT
physically return to school until you get a medical evaluation, negative covid test and are approved to return
by your primary care provider*. Please call the Director of Nursing to discuss when to return to class
19. Students who miss greater than 10% of in person lab/classroom or clinical hours will be asked to drop the
course and wait for the next available class.
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TODAY’S DATE:
_____________________
NAME: ___________________________
CDC GUIDED COVID-19 SCREENING
PLEASE READ EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY
PLEASE CIRCLE THE
ANSWER THAT
APPLIES TO YOU
Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours:
•
fever or chills
•
cough
•
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
•
fatigue
•
muscle or body aches
•
headache
•
new loss of taste or smell
•
sore throat
•
congestion or runny nose
•
nausea or vomiting
•
diarrhea
YES
NO
Within the past 14 days, have you been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for a
cumulative total of 15 minutes) with:
•
Anyone who is known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19?
OR
•
Anyone who has any symptoms consistent with COVID-19?
YES
NO
Are you isolating or quarantining because you may have been exposed to a person with
COVID-
19 or are worried that you may be sick with COVID-19?
YES
NO
Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test?
YES
NO
Did you answer NO to ALL QUESTIONS?
Access to UTI campus
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. Please show this to the
front desk staff or
your faculty at the entrance. Thank you
for helping us protect you and others during this time.
Did you answer YES to ANY QUESTION?
Access to
UTI
NOT APPROVED
. Please see
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further instructions. Thank you for helping
us protect you
and others during this time.
BY ENTERING THIS SITE, I AM ATTESTING AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS.
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2
3
THE SCREENING YOU COMPLETED INDICATES THAT
YOU MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FOR COVID-
19
IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, WE HOPE THAT YOU FEEL BETTER
SOON!
Here are instructions for what to do next
If you are not already at home,
please avoid contact with others
and go straight home
immediately.
Call your primary care provider*
for further instructions, including
information about COVID-19
testing.
Contact your Instructor
to discuss
options for
remote assignments
and/or leave of absence.
Before going to a healthcare facility, please call and let them know that you may have an increased risk for COVID-19.
In case of a life-threatening medical emergency, dial 911 immediately!
RETURNING TO THE SCHOOL
If you have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19, DO NOT
physically
return to school
until you get a medical evaluation and are approved to return by your primary care provider*. Please call the Director of Nursing
to discuss when to return to class. Read more about when it is safe to be around others at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html.
If you have a chronic medical condition that causes COVID-19-like symptoms
and you need to enter the
facility within the next
few days, please call your healthcare provider to determine
whether you can safely be granted access to the school.
If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19
you should stay home and self-quarantine for 14
days before
returning to class. Read more about when you should be in isolation or quarantine at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html.
If you are currently isolating or quarantining because of concerns about COVID-19 OR you have a COVID-19 test
pending, you
will not be allowed back in the building without evidence of a negative covid-19 test. Contact your primary care provider*
for guidance on when you can return to work/school.
If you have additional questions about when you can return to school or for information about COVID-
19 and basic
instructions to prevent the spread of disease, visit CDC’s COVID-19 website at https:/www.cdc.gov/covid19.
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Universal Training Institute
Effective –October 2021
Distance Learning
Distance Education
Universal Training Institute offers its LPN program residentially but has been approved to offer instruction via distance
learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions on in-person activity. As a result, students may be required to
take a portion of a course online and a portion on campus. Online instruction takes place synchronously (real-time) via Zoom
and students are required to sign into the classes at the scheduled class times.
The Code of Conduct and Attendance policy are in effect for online instruction and students are required to be compliant or
be subject to disciplinary actions.
Admissions
The admissions requirements are not different for online instruction as the program includes on campus instruction.
There are no additional costs and fees associated with distance learning at UTI.
Verification of Students’ Identity and Protection of Students’ Privacy
At the time of enrollment, each student is assigned a unique username and password to access the learning management
system, Orbund. This username and password should not be shared with anyone and the student is responsible for protecting
the information for instruction use.
Students will be required to turn their cameras on when they enter the Zoom classroom so that their identity can be verified.
All student records and information are secured and protected by UTI’s system which requires secure assess using passwords
and other credentials as appropriate.
Online Orientation
There is no online orientation at this time as students are required to complete the in-person orientation prior to the start of
each cohort.
Accessing the Platform
There are no tests used to determine access Orbund or Zoom.
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Minimum Computer Configuration Requirements
To participate in online instruction, students must have a computer with the following minimum configuration to download
Zoom and be able to access the cloud-based systems:
Minimum
Recommended
Processor
Single-core 1 Ghz or higher
Dual-core 2 Ghz or higher (Intel
i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
RAM
4 Gb
8 Gb
Technical Support
Students or Faculty needing any technical support or assistance with accessing Zoom or Orbund should contact the UTI
administrative offices at nstewart@universaluti.edu or (732) 826-0155. Support is available during regular campus hours
from 8am – 5pm (Monday – Thursday) and 9am – 3pm (Friday).
