All University of Tampa Bay policies, disclosures, and legal notices are provided here in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Last Updated: April 2026University of Tampa Bay (UTB) is a newly established institution incorporated in February 2026. UTB is not currently accredited by any regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Students should carefully consider this status before enrolling, particularly if they intend to use federal financial aid, transfer credits to other institutions, or pursue licensure requiring accredited degrees.
Current certificate programs are industry-recognized through partnerships with professional associations. They are not DEAC-accredited academic credentials.
University of Tampa Bay complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. FERPA affords students the following rights with respect to their education records:
Directory Information: UTB designates the following as Directory Information: student name, enrollment status, program of study, and dates of attendance. Students may restrict disclosure of Directory Information by submitting a written request to legal@utb.org.
UTB has designated a Title IX Coordinator responsible for oversight of Title IX compliance and investigation of all reported incidents.
Contact: title9@utb.org
Response within 24 hours for all complaints received. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality in accordance with applicable law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This includes sexual harassment, assault, and gender-based discrimination.
UTB is committed to providing an environment free from all forms of sex-based discrimination.
Submit a report via:
Email: title9@utb.org
Written report: title9@utb.org
Anonymous tip line: 1-800-UTB-SAFE
External: Contact the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at ocrcas.ed.gov.
Students who withdraw from a program are eligible for a prorated refund based on the following schedule. All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to financialaid@utb.org.
| Withdrawal Timing | Tuition Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Before program start | 100% | Full refund including deposit |
| Within Week 1 | 100% | No penalty period |
| Week 2 | 75% | Administrative fee applies |
| Week 3 | 50% | — |
| Week 4 | 25% | — |
| After Week 4 | 0% | No refund |
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Program delivery, communication, compliance reporting, accreditation documentation, and improving our services.
We do not sell personal data. We share with accreditors, regulatory bodies, and service providers only as required by law or for operations.
Access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. Submit requests to privacy@utb.org. We respond within 30 days.
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