Academic Calendar

The academic year consists of Fall and Spring terms of fifteen weeks each, and a Summer term of eight weeks. The College considers 38 weeks of continuous instruction to be crucial in enabling adult working students to graduate in optimum time while providing them with a wide range of learning opportunities.

Tuition and Fees

Boricua College is a private, non-profit institution of higher education. Tuition charges and fees are established for the year by the Board of Trustees and may be adjusted by the Board each year based on the costs of academic programs and administration. Tuition is charged on a per-term basis and not per credits, payable in full on Registration day. Until such payment is received, or other arrangements made with the Bursar, a student may not register for the academic term. Gifts and grants received by the College are used towards scholarships to the extent permitted by donors and other sources. No official documents regarding a student’s academic standing will be released by the College if the student has an outstanding tuition bill.

Tuition Charges for Academic year 2023-2024:

Fall Cycle: $6,250.00
Spring Cycle: $6,250.00
Total: $12,500.00

Summer Cycle: $2,500

Master Degree Program:
Fall & Spring Cycle: $18,000.00

Registration Procedures

Prior to each term, eligible students are notified by mail about the dates and times of registration. Newly admitted students, and students in good academic standing during the previous six (F/S) academic terms, are allowed to register. Other students must complete a re-admissions procedure. On registration day every student is assigned an Educational Facilitator who will serve as primary instructor of up to 10 credits and as academic advisor. A student must complete the registration procedure in order to receive academic credit.

Pre-Requisites Courses

A pre-requisite course is one that prepares a student for advanced courses in a chosen field. Pre-requisites and requirements are determined by each department for each academic program and may be waived at the request of the Department Chairperson and upon signed approval by a senior academic administrator.

Change of Class after Registration

Students may change their courses by submitting a Change of Class form to the Department of Registration and Assessments: These changes are accepted only within the first three weeks of the Fall and Spring academic terms, and within the first week of the Summer academic term.

Official Withdrawal and Reduction of Tuition

Students are required to register for full-time study. They may withdraw from the College after registration by submitting an Official Withdrawal Form issued by the Department of Registration and Assessments. Educational Facilitators or administrators are not authorized to withdraw students.

An official withdrawal within the first three weeks of the academic term may result in a reduction of tuition charges as follows:

• Week 1   =   25% of Tuition

• Week 2   =   50% of Tuition

• Week 3   =   75% of Tuition

• Week 4+ = 100% TuitionPartial Withdrawal (Does Not Affect Tuition)

Student’s Academic Workload

A student’s workload consists of Contact Time with Faculty, and Supplementary Assignments based on the Commissioner’s Regulations 50.1(o) for a 15 week academic term as noted below.

Disenrollment by the Administration

Boricua College’s programs are designed to permit students of differing capacities to progress toward a degree at their own pace. Occasionally, a student’s progress is so limited as to make disenrollment from the college clearly in the student’s and the College’s best interest. If a student’s progress is judged as not likely to improve in the foreseeable future, the Assessment Committees and Department Chairpersons may advise the student to withdraw from the College for one or more terms.

Cancellation of Courses

In case of insufficient registration in a particular course (defined as less than 15 students), the College is not obligated to offer that course. If a course is cancelled because of insufficient enrollment, students may be enrolled in another course.

Student-Requested Courses

Students needing a particular course not offered in a forthcoming term may consult with the department Chairpersons. Generally, courses listed in the catalogue are provided if there is indication from the academic administrators that the course is needed, or if at least 15 students sign a petition requesting that it be offered. Such requests must be made at least five weeks before the beginning of the term.

ID Cards Required to Enter the College Facilities

Students must carry ID cards at all times while on College property. The Department of Registration and Assessments distributes ID cards. All students must present a copy of their Tuition Charges Statement to receive, or validate an ID card. There is a five dollar ($5.00) fee for replacement of a lost ID card.

Books and Supplies

Cost of books and supplies are approximately $400 per year. Students may request to have book costs, supplies and other necessary items deducted from their financial aid awards, including textbooks purchased on-time from the College’s new E-bookstore.

Other specific policies regarding registration and matriculation may be found in the Department of Registration and Assessments.