Who may take an online course?
Anyone wanting to take an online course must first apply for admission to Unity Institute. The admission process is different for those wanting to enroll in a program of study than from those wanting to enroll in a course.

Do I need any special computer skills to take an online course?
If you can navigate on the Internet and have basic typing skills, you will do just fine. CourseWebs, the platform for all our online courses, is very easy to use. The bottom line is that if you have made it to this point on our Web site, you will be able to handle the software for the online course!

What if I need technical help?
Check our Technical Requirements page for detailed information and support.

Do you have any legal guidelines?
This course is for use solely by the individual who has been registered. Only individuals who have paid the full tuition and fees will receive credit for the class.

If I have questions about enrollment, payment, credit, etc., where do I go and when?
Contact the Ministry and Religious Studies Registrar Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) at 816-251-3535, ext. 2170. You may also e-mail the registrar at registrar@unityonline.org. We will strive to answer your e-mail questions within two business days of receipt. Your questions will be held in the strictest confidence.

How do I pay for the class and register as an online student?
After submitting admission requirements to Unity Institute as a degree or non-degree seeking student, you will be taken to the online store where you will choose a class and the appropriate program/credit option you would like to purchase . Before checking out in the online store, you are required to register. Please retain your Log-in ID and password for access to your online class.

How do I pay for the class?
If you are registering for additional on-site classes during the term, tuition and fees for all classes can be paid at one time. Contact the Registrar at registrar@unityonline.org. Unity Institute accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.

What happens if the class is cancelled?
All course offerings are subject to enrollment minimums. Unity Institute reserves the right to cancel classes for which there is insufficient enrollment.

If we cancel a class, students will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid for that class. We also reserve the right to cancel the registration of any student. In this case, the student will receive a full refund.

What if I want to withdraw from a class?
You may withdraw from a class at any time. Tuition refunds are based on when the withdrawal is processed.

You will receive a credit if the tuition and fees were paid by credit card. Otherwise, expect to receive a check in the mail in three to four weeks. No refunds are given after the fifth week of a 10-week term.

How long is the class?
A class is 10 weeks long with one session per week.

How am I graded?
Refer to faculty generated syllabus for the course and the academic catalog.

How do I purchase textbooks?
Textbooks can be ordered through the on-campus bookstore via e-mail to dwyeran@unityonline.org, or as found via outside book vendors.

Confidentiality of Postings, Records, and Transcripts
Unity Institute complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their academic records.

Will I have access to my transcript? Will anyone else?
If the class is taken for credit, the student’s record will be updated to reflect the credits and grade earned for the term. A grade report will be sent to the student following completion of the class. Transcripts will only be provided with the written permission of the student. A nominal fee is charged for transcript preparation.