USEK Continuing Learning Center (UCLC)

About

The USEK Continuing Learning Center (UCLC) is committed to making learning accessible to a broad audience by designing a wide range of multi-leveled course offerings for adult learners with a busy schedule and other responsibilities. In line with the University’s dedication to providing high quality learning, we aim to meet community needs for non-degree career training, workforce training, and personal enrichment, and extend to you an invitation to join in the programs and courses we offer for lifelong learning.

We offer you
  • A quality learning experience
  • Innovative and exciting teaching methods: interactive courses, practical trials, close supervision
  • Course schedules out of working hours, during school hours, and on weekends
  • An assortment of programs and services

We are keen to hear your suggestions, so if you have any feedback to share or want to make a course request, let us know! You can contact us on 09 600 821 or by e-mail to: uclc@usek.edu.lb

Mission and Vision
The mission of the USEK Continuing Learning Center (UCLC) is to provide continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities for the local community and the region.

Our vision is to become a leading educational center offering quality learning and training in a variety of fields to the diverse population of Lebanon.
Policies

ADMISSION

To register in one or several courses, kindly fill in the Online Registration Form and select the chosen course(s). You will be asked to upload a scanned copy of your ID card (or passport for foreign students) and a photo.

A confirmation email and a payment link will be sent to you shortly after.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on 09 600 821.

ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

The UCLC Courses are open to anyone who is 18 years old and above. While there are no pre-requisites for most courses, some courses may require prior education and/ or experience to obtain maximum benefit.

To register in one or several courses, kindly fill in the Online Registration Form and select the chosen course(s). You will be asked to upload a scanned copy of your ID card (or passport for foreign students) and a photo. A confirmation email and a payment link will be sent to you shortly in order to complete the payment.

Note: Students already at USEK can enroll in any course without prior payment, the UCLC tuition fees will be added directly to his/her account.

Please feel free to contact us on 09 600 821 if you have any questions.

PAYMENT POLICY

Once you have registered online, you may choose between two payment options: 
  • via bank (Audi, Bank of Beirut, BLOM, Byblos – using your USEK ID number) or
  • online by VISA/MasterCard (note: a 3.49% fee will be applied for credit card processing).

Please note, there is no registration fee.

For course fees exceeding USD 1000 a payment plan is available upon request.

WITHDRAW POLICY

If for any reason you must withdraw the course(s) or program, you will need to inform the UCLC by sending an email to uclc@usek.edu.lb or by calling us on 09 600 821. A refund will be issued based on the drop period as stated in the Withdraw Policy below.

REFUND

During the registration process, students must read the UCLC Refund Policy and verify that they have understood it

Below are the refundable amounts based on the withdraw period:

Course Withdraw Policy         Tuition Refunded         Tuition Payment
                     
Withdrawing the course one week before the start date         50%         50%
Withdrawing the course after 1st class session         0%         100%

If the refund request satisfies the above terms, the refund process will normally take 3 to 4 working days and the amount(s) will be refunded within 30 working days. Refunds are issued by check. The student will receive an SMS once the check is ready.

COURSE CANCELLATION

UCLC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course due to insufficient enrollment or any other unavoidable circumstances. All registered candidates will be notified, and a total reimbursement will be made.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students must attend all classes in order to complete the requirements of a course. For every hour of instruction, no more than fifteen (15) minutes can be missed. Arriving more than 15 minutes late at the start of a class or leaving more than 15 minutes early at the end of a class will also be documented as unsatisfactory performance. Instructors reserve the right to drop a student from the course if the student is absent more than 30% of class instruction time.

CERTIFICATE

In order to be eligible for a course certificate, students are required to maintain regular classroom attendance and complete all program requirements.

Grades are not assigned, and the programs do not count towards a degree.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Student ID card: All UCLC Students will receive an USEK ID card which must be shown when entering the campus and accessing the parking lot. In case of loss or damage of the card, a duplicate can be made by the Registrar’s Office for a fixed cost.

USEK Rules and Regulations:
All students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the University.

Change of Personal Information:
Students are encouraged to inform UCLC about any changes in their contact information.

PROGRAM INFORMATION AND CHANGES

The UCLC reserves the right to make changes to the information printed in materials or on this website.

COURSE OFFERINGS

The updated course listing is posted regularly on the website. UCLC is under no obligation to offer any of the courses/programs.
Goals
We aim to:
  • Respond to the local and regional market needs by offering continuing education opportunities.
  • Provide learning opportunities to various local community groups (professionals, inspiring entrepreneurs, students etc.)
  • Offer a selection of quality educational programs and professional development opportunities at different levels.
  • Provide educational experiences to young people from different cultural backgrounds through the Summer School program.
Administration
Director : Prof. Lara Hanna Wakim
Executive Coordinator : Ms. Josiane Chbat

Secretariat
  • Opening hours:
    Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on USEK holidays)
    Summer hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (closed on USEK holidays)
  • Location on the plan:
    Building D - 4th Floor - office D421
  • Contacts:
    Email: uclc@usek.edu.lb
    Tel: (+961) 9 600 821
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Tel.: (+961) 9 600 000
Fax : (+961) 9 600 100
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