Rubber Division Online Education Policies

Rubber Technology Online Course Refund Policy

• In order to facilitate a refund for a web course, the student has 30 days to advise the Rubber Division, in writing, that he/she wishes to cancel the course.
• All course materials must be returned to the Rubber Division in good condition, at which time the Division will refund the registration fee minus a $50 processing fee.
• If you are past the 30 day limit and you believe that there are mitigating circumstances, those must be submitted in writing and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. However, this is not a guarantee that the Rubber Division will accept the circumstances as a reason for a refund.
• The above policy applies to all online courses.
• Please contact the Finance Manager regarding a refund.

Rubber Technology Online Course Participation Policy

• You must complete each course within the stated four month period to receive a completion certificate and appropriate CEUs.
  • The automated certificate on the student details page of the site is a completion certificate.
  • The University of Akron Continuing Education and Workforce Development office will issue the CEUs.
• The timeliness of your progress is monitored by the Education & Publications Manager.
  • If you complete the course within the 4 month guideline:
    • The University of Akron Continuing Education and Workforce Development office will send you a CEUs certificate.
    • A Completion Certificate can also be printed off of the course website.
  • If an extension is requested to complete the course:
    • You must request an extension by sending an e-mail to the Education & Publications Manager prior to the course completion date.
    • The Education & Publications Manager will grant or deny this request based on each individual student's circumstances (Extensions will not exceed 45 days).
    • If you do not complete the course in four months you are not eligible for CEUs from The University of Akron Continuing Education and Workforce Development office.
    • If you do not request an extension in the manner mentioned above, you will not be awarded a completion certificate.
    • The Rubber Division ACS must follow Ohio state guidelines in tracking student participation and the required number of hours to complete a course.