Dear Bucks Students,

As Spring Break ends and we resume classes remotely on March 23, I want to share some important information with you. Together as a community we are all doing our best for you, rapidly trying to figure out new, remote college processes. College faculty and staff want to work with you; together we will solve challenges as they arise. Please let your faculty know if you need additional resources or assistance to be successful.

There are many remote college resources available on our website, www.bucks.edu . We have also listed community and mental health resources; if you need help, please use these resources. Many of us are anxious, so take care of yourself and your family.

Spring Semester 2020

  • Please log on now to your Bucks email and Canvas so you can receive communications from your faculty! If you need assistance with either, the Help Desk is available at Helpdesk@bucks.edu

  • If you are starting a March modular course, you may order your books online.

  • Don’t drop your class because you are concerned about how you will do with remote learning. Remember there is virtual tutoring available and your faculty will have creative ways to assist you. Bucks has been doing virtual learning for 25 years; we have lots of expertise and tools. You have made it through half of the semester – you can do this!

  • For those in classes with hands-on content, (culinary, some science labs, some arts studio courses, clinicals, internships, etc) we are working on plans. Please do not drop your course at this time. Your faculty will contact you with more information.

  • The college has extended the withdrawal date to April 17 for full semester courses, April 22 for February modulars and May 3 for March modulars.

  • The college will not refund tuition because we are changing learning modalities.

  • Spring Payment Plan – the last payment date has been extended to April 28. It is very difficult for the college to accept checks right now, so if at all possible, please pay online. Detailed information about what to do if you are unable to make an online payment will be posted soon.

Summer and Fall 2020 Semesters

  • Registration is underway for summer and fall semesters. Information for prospective, current, and guest students, is available through these links. Payment information for new students will be posted soon.

  • Modified rules for placement testing for new students is in place. New processes for prerequisite approval via transcripts from another college for guest and transfer students are being developed and will be posted soon on the Registrar resource page.


 
I encourage you to reach out to your fellow students, to form study groups via your favorite social media platform or communicate in Canvas. I am confident that, together, we will get through this very difficult time and that your education will prepare you for your chosen career.

Finally, each of us has a profound responsibility to help break the chain of transmission. I encourage you to read this article from David Brooks. May you and your families stay healthy, find new ways to have some fun, and take care of each other.

Sincerely,

Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt
President