POLICIES & DISCLOSURES
Urban College of Boston provides this information in one place to make it easier for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to access important policies and disclosures. If you have any questions about any of the listed information, please reach out to the indicated staff member.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (last updated 2/28/2025) describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you opt in via our request for information and application forms. By providing your information, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you opt in, we collect the following information:
Personal Information: [Name, Email Address, Phone Number, etc.]
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our form, including IP address, browser type, and device information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To send you communications, newsletters, or updates that you have opted in to receive.
To respond to your inquiries or provide support.
To improve the user experience on our website or platform.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or fulfilling our services, but only under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
5. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of your personal information we have collected.
Correction: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, replying “STOP” to SMS messages, or contacting us directly.
6. Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and indicate the date of the latest revision.
Academic Affairs
Contact: Dr. Noemi Custodia-Lora, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, noemi.custodialora@urbancollege.edu
Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from Courses: page 29
Course Repeat Policy: page 37
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): page 39
Academic Honesty: page 32
Attendance: page 32
Archived Materials
Academic Calendars
Course Catalogues
Course Listings
Admissions & Enrollment
Contact: Anna Berry, Vice President of Student Success, anna.berry@urbancollege.edu
Transfer Credits Policy: page 10 of the Course Catalogue
Experiential Credits for Prior Learning: page 56 of the Course Catalogue
Financial Aid
Contact: Stacy Broadus, Director of Financial Aid, stacy.broadus@urbancollege.edu
Financial Aid Information (including Net Price Calculator)
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy: page 17 of the Course Catalogue
Class Attendance and Withdrawal for Financial Aid Recipients: page 23 of the Course Catalogue
Health and Safety
Contact: Rosana Perella, Director of Student Services and Support, at rosana.perella@urbancollege.edu
Hazing Policy: Student Handbook
Institutional Information
Contacts: Erline Tanice, Chief Financial Officer, erline.tanice@urbancollege.edu and Caitlin Callahan, Chief Operating Officer and Accreditation Liaison Officer, caitlin.callahan@urbancollege.edu
Financial Audits
COVID-19 Response & Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) Reporting
Strategic Plans
2019-2024 Strategic Plan
Student Accounts
Contact: Karen Lucas, Business Manager, karen.lucas@urbancollege.edu
Student Services
Contact: Rosana Perella, Director of Student Services and Support, rosana.perella@urbancollege.edu