Terms and Conditions 

By submission of this application the student, herein referred to as the applicant, and Capitol University agree to the following terms and conditions:1. Independent Study.
Applicant agrees and understands that although Capitol University will make every effort to facilitate an educational environment, the method of learning is independent study and it is the applicant's responsibility to perform research and seek communication with their instructor to facilitate learning. Further, it is the applicant's responsibility to complete course work in a timely and appropriate manner.

2. Submission of Information.
Applicant agrees to submit to Capitol University within sixty (60) days of enrollment any records or instruments required by Capitol University to certify former education, experiential learning or other means by which Capitol University may assess and award credit to the applicant or be required to maintain as part of the applicants record. The applicant further agrees to notify Capitol University within ten (10) days of any change of the following: address, telephone number, e-mail address, or name change during the course of enrollment.

3. You are requesting that Capitol University and any of its adjunct professors review your resume, transcripts, and any other information you send us in order to assess whether or not you qualify for the degree for which you have applied. This evaluation will be based on how well your stated experience and commensurate knowledge matches with the knowledge and experience required for your desired degree. One or more members of our assessment team who are experts in your chosen field of study will make this decision.

4. Transferable/Experiential Award of credits.
If applying for experiential learning credits (life experience) or previous/current academic credits earned from another institution of higher learning, applicant agrees to furnish all required information and documentation as may be required by Capitol University to evidence the award of previous credits earned at other institutions of higher learning within sixty (60) days from the date of enrollment or prior to graduation which ever comes first. Failure to provide the evidence as indicated herein may result in the applicant forfeiting any award of the aforementioned credits by the University. Capitol University retains sole authority and discretion with regard to acceptance or rejection of any requested transferable credits from other institutions of higher learning and/or experiential learning credits.

5. Neither your transcript nor your diploma will contain any indication that your degree was received from a prior learning or life experience program. Your transcript will contain a list of courses for which our assessment team has deemed you have met the equivalency requirements. The methods used to make this determination are proprietary to CU and University and are never disclosed.

6. Equipment and Utilities.
Applicant agrees to provide his/her own computer, system equipment and internet access provider. Capitol University is not responsible for any long distance, '800', telephone connection tariffs or on-line telephone charges made on behalf of the applicant.

7. Limited Liability.
Capitol University shall not be held liable for any delay in performance directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from acts of God, local phone companies and other third party telecommunications providers, fire, flood, accident, riot, terrorism, war, government intervention, embargoes, strikes, labor difficulties, equipment failure, late delivery by suppliers, independent contractor used for instructional purposes or other such occurrences beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the University. 

8. By completing this application, you are asking Capitol University to reply to your application with a decision using the e-mail address you have provided. Capitol University will never give, sell or rent your e-mail address or other personal information to any third parties. However, Capitol University may, at its discretion, use your e-mail address to send you information about updates to its program and/or other periodic specials, discounts, incentives or any other communication it deems necessary. To be taken off our mailing list, simply respond to any of these solicitations with a blank e-mail that has the word "remove" in the subject line. 

9. Moral Behavior:
The applicant agrees to not interpolate or otherwise plagiarize any course work or other curriculum issued to or completed by the applicant. The applicant will maintain the highest degree of ethical and moral behavior while enrolled in the University. 

10. Limited Liability.
Capitol University warrants only to provide online instruction via the internet to the applicant in accordance with the outlined curriculum used by the instructor/professor who maintains the status of independent contractor and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. Applicant further understands that the purchase and cost of text books and materials required for completion of the course or program is the responsibility of the applicant. 

11. Limitation of Liability.
Applicant specifically agrees that in no event, shall any liability to Capitol University as a result of this agreement exceed the applicant's tuition fee schedule which has been paid up to the time during which any claim deriving liability arose. 

12. Educational Value.
Capitol University agrees to confer and issue to the applicant the appropriate Degree/Diploma or Certificate of Completion and appropriate transcripts, if applicable, upon satisfactory completion of all course work, testing, and tuition payment in full.

10. Curriculum/Syllabus.
Capitol University and/or the instructors’ reserves all right to any materials listed by Capitol University and shown to the applicant. The applicant agrees not to disclose any confidential information issued to the applicant, e.g. password, user name, or other such information which maybe exchanged with the applicant. The applicant further agrees not to allow others to copy or otherwise utilize any resources or materials offered to the applicant by the University. It is understood that certain course materials maybe modified or otherwise changed from time to time at the discretion of instructor to enhance or otherwise improve the program of learning.

11. Confidentiality.
Capitol University will maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations. All requests for information by or on behalf of the applicant must be requested in writing and signed by the applicant specifically outlining what information the applicant is requesting released. Only that information which is specifically stated in the request by the applicant will be released. The applicant understands that certain state and federal agencies and departments may have access to the applicants information or as directed by a court of jurisdictional authority.

 Applicant agrees to allow Capitol University to contact current or previous employers, educational institutions or others in the event that a question may arise about the applicant making false or misleading statements, or as may be deemed necessary to ensure that true and correct information was provided to Capitol University.

*Refund Policy
Fee once paid is not refunded in any case.

 12. Compliance and Indemnification.
Applicant agrees to use the service of Capitol University within all laws and to upload and/or download files, if at all, only with the consent of the copyright or patent owner. Applicant specifically agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Capitol University, its officers and employees from any claim, loss or damage, including costs and reasonable attorney fees, arising out of any act or omission of applicant under this agreement.

13. Purchase Statement.
I understand that Capitol University is not accredited by any regional accrediting agencies.

The applicant understands that instructors/professors are independent contractors and as such maintain exclusive right and privilege to syllabus, curriculum, and other materials used in the instruction of courses. The applicant further agrees to indemnify or otherwise hold harmless Capitol University for any lack of performance or improprieties on behalf of the contractor other than as listed herein.

14. Waiver.
No waiver by either party of any breach by the other party of any provision of this agreement shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach of such provision or as a waiver of the provision itself.

16. Notification.
The applicant agrees to notification by e-mail, fax, phone, or other electronic methods, or U.S. mail delivery used by Capitol University for test and examination results or other communication between parties.

 17. Titles/Captions/Headings.
Titles, captions, or headings to any provision of this contract are descriptive only and of no legal effect. This agreement has the full force and effect as if no titles existed.

18. Entire Agreement.
Both parties herein agree that the terms and conditions listed herein constitutes the entire agreement between both parties and that no other verbal or implied conditions or expressed warranties were offered other than those which are listed herein. This agreement supersedes and replaces any prior or contemporaneous agreements, written or oral, relating to this agreement. This agreement may be amended by Capitol University by furnishing the applicant a thirty (30) day written notification.

By applying to Capitol University, I hereby attest to the following: That all the information contained herein is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should information contained herein be found to be false or misleading, it is understood that it will be grounds for dismissal from enrollment at Capitol University and that any credits earned while at CU may be forfeited. That I am eighteen years of age or older. I have read and understand all of the above listed terms and conditions and that by submission of this document I agree to all of the above listed terms and conditions.