Is Millard Fillmore College a hospital?
No, Millard Fillmore College is a part of the University at Buffalo. Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital are separate entities.
Is online learning for me?
It may be. Some students prefer traditional seated classes, while others thrive on studying through the Internet. If you have a good Internet connection from your place of study, are motivated and self-disciplined, and can set aside a certain amount of time each week to successfully complete a course, online learning is for you.
Do MFC courses count toward a UB degree?
Yes. All Millard Fillmore College courses carry degree credit (between 1 – 4 credits) and can be used as electives.
Do Gatlin Education courses count toward a UB degree?
No. All Gatlin Education courses are non-credit and cannot be transferred toward a UB degree.
Can I earn a degree through Millard Fillmore College?
No. MFC stopped granting associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in 2001. MFC awards certificates of completion upon successful completion of certificate programs.
In what areas can I earn a certificate of completion?
Presently, MFC offers certificates in seven areas: Computing and Network Management (Tracks I, II, and III); Entrepreneurship; Health Care Administration; Health and Human Services; Public Relations/Advertising; Paralegal Studies; and International Trade.
Why is a certificate of completion valuable?
Undergraduate students at UB use them to enhance their resume, and nontraditional students use them to demonstrate ability in a field, or as a steppingstone to new career opportunities.
How do I sign up for a course?
Visit the UB Student Response Center website (http://src.buffalo.edu/) to find out how to enroll in MFC classes.
What is the cost of MFC courses?
See the UB Student Response Center website (http://src.buffalo.edu/) for the latest tuition and fee rates.
Can non-UB students take MFC courses?
Yes. Just fill out the non-matriculated student form on the Student Response Center website to begin the registration process.
How do I get technical help?
Contact CIT at 645-3542.
Is there an online tutorial for studying online with UBlearns?
Yes. There is one on the UBlearns page (https://ublearns.buffalo.edu/), and another available through the School of Nursing (http://nursing.buffalo.edu/internal/ublearns.asp#tutorials).
Can I work "at my own pace"?
No. You cannot take long "vacations" from your online course. Your instructor will delimit deadlines for readings, quizzes and exams in her/his syllabus. You must adhere to those deadlines.
Can I complete coursework when it is most convenient for me?
Yes. Online courses are suited for students who are busy with work, family, and activities. The internet is open 24 hours a day, so coursework can be completed at any time during the day or night.
What is the biggest problem that students have with online courses at MFC?
There are two. The first is a slow start. Tommy Tortoise thinks he has all semester to get going with his online class. This is not so. The pace of an online course is comparable to a seated class; if you miss the first three weeks of a seated class, you know you’ll be in trouble. It’s the same with an online class. The second is a slow finish. Harriet Hare does some coursework at the beginning of the semester, and then stops. She assumes that she can receive an "Incomplete" grade if she does not finish an online course during the specified time. This is not so. Incomplete grades are rarely given out at MFC. Students will receive a grade commensurate to the amount of work completed when the course ends. For students like Harriet, this is usually an "F".
I’ve finished my coursework. How do I obtain a certificate?
Once you have finished all of your coursework, you may obtain the certificate of completion request form by clicking here. Please complete the form and mail or FAX it to Mr. David Stark. Address and telephone numbers are listed on the form. Please allow two weeks for processing.
May I substitute an equivalent course taken at another university or college?
Yes, but only one course may be substituted for a UB course per each certificate. You may obtain a Course Substitution form by clicking here.
