Section 31.32. Catalog and announcements

(a) An institution’s current catalog and official publications, as appropriate, must describe accurately the institution’s policies, including the institution’s policy of nondiscrimination, grievance procedures, regulations and programs affecting students, and include the academic expectations and responsibilities of students.

(b) The catalog shall make explicit tuition costs and fees for which students will be charged and shall include a statement of the institution’s refund policy.

(c) Each institution shall file its current official catalog with the Department in print or electronic format.

(d) Each institution shall provide each student a copy of the current catalog, in print or electronic form, upon enrollment.

The provisions of this § 31.32 adopted April 30, 1982, effective May 1, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 1389; amended January 29, 1988, effective January 30, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 455; amended February 7, 1992, effective February 8, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 578; amended July 14, 2006, effective July 15, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3650. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (244534).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 31.32 amended under sections 2603-B and 2604-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § § 26-2603-B and 26-2604-B); and section 1 of the act of August 13, 1963 (P. L. 698, No. 372) (24 P. S. § 2421) (Repealed).

Cross References

This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 40.42 (relating to evaluation for approval as a junior college, college or university).