POLICIES & WAIVERS

Registration implies the responsible party understands and agrees to the following policies and waivers.

Policies

General

• The FAC’s Bemis School of Art reserves the right to change class instructors when necessary.

• Use of studios for commercial production work is not allowed.

• Studios are reserved for the use of registered students only.

• Students should register for courses within the level range (listed on page 4) that accurately matches their skill level.

• Parents must arrive to pick up their children on time. A childcare fee may be assessed for children waiting for more than 15 minutes.

• The FAC’s Bemis School of Art reserves the right to refuse enrollment to participants with a history of unacceptable behavior.

• Disorderly conduct or misbehavior while on Fine Arts Center grounds will not be allowed and may result in suspension from class(es).

• Suspension due to misconduct does not release the student/parent from financial obligation to the FAC. Parents must arrange for child’s transportation home immediately (as applicable).

• Students should refrain from attending class if they are feeling unwell.

Withdrawals, Refunds, and Transfers

• Tuition fees are for the entire course as scheduled regardless of attendance. No refunds or make-up classes will be given for absences. We do not pro-rate tuition.

• Notice of withdrawal must be received by the Bemis front desk staff by phone (719) 475-2444 or email bemis@coloradocollege.edu no later than one week prior to the first day of class.

• No refunds will be given to participants who elect to withdraw from a class once it has begun.

• There is a $10 withdrawal fee for Fine Arts Center members and a $20 withdrawal fee for nonmembers if notice of withdrawal is given a week prior to the class start date.

• Failure to attend sessions or notification to the instructor will not be regarded as an official notice of withdrawal.

• Request for a course transfer must be received by the Bemis front desk staff by phone (719) 4752444 or email bemis@coloradocollege.edu no later than one week prior to the first day of class.

• Participants may transfer classes one time per semester. Each additional course transfer will incur a $10 transfer fee.

• Checks returned are not honored for any reason and will be subject to a $15 NSF charge and subject to prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.

Course Cancellations and Changes

The Bemis School of Art reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule classes. If it is necessary to cancel a class for any reason, all registered participants will be informed as soon as possible and given the opportunity to transfer into another class. If a participant does not wish to transfer into another class, they may instead opt to receive a gift card to use toward any future Bemis School of Art course or a refund in the method in which they originally paid (card, cash, or check).

Waivers

Publicity Waiver

Unless informed otherwise in writing, the Bemis School of Art considers photographs taken of students and their artwork to be permissible for publication in Colorado College, Fine Arts Center, and Bemis School of Art informational and promotional publications, including websites and social media.

Medical Care Waiver

In the event of illness or injury, the staff of the Bemis School of Art will act as the agent in obtaining medical care for registered students and have permission to contact the participant’s emergency contact(s) on file.

Virtual Policies

Students registered for virtual courses are expected to conduct themselves as if participating in an on–site Bemis course. As a virtual course registrant, Bemis asks that you please be aware of your surroundings during virtual class sessions. Ensure your Zoom camera background is simple and clear of any foot traffic, including family members moving in and out of view, bright backlighting, or anything else that would be distracting to fellow students and the instructor. If need be, you can choose to turn off your camera in Zoom and turn it back on when you’re ready.

Virtual Waiver

By registering for a Bemis School of Art virtual course, you are acknowledging that instructors and fellow students of said course may be able to view everything in the line of sight of all shared camera video during live Zoom sessions. Virtual courses may be recorded for quality assurance and promotional publications, including websites and social media.