UBI and COVID-19

We base our decisions in respect for our own students, UBI staff, and the greater community, acknowledging the effects of COVID and other sicknesses such as the flu and RSV. 

UBI is a small school located on two acres with no more than 20 people in the classroom at any given time (up to 16 students and 4 instructors). Frequently touched classroom surfaces are sanitized daily and HVAC filters are changed regularly along with an air purifier. Exterior doors are opened during good weather to allow clean, fresh air into the classroom. UBI meets or exceeds recommended government guidelines. We are dedicated to your health and well-being at UBI.

You may read about the current health situation in the vicinity of UBI at the Jackson County Public Health website: https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/COVID-19/COVID-19-News/situation-in-jackson-county-oregon

General, up-to-date information can also be found on a dedicated CDC web page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

The following is what UBI is doing during the current health crisis:

UBI’s policy in the Student Catalog states:

“In lieu of forfeiture of the registration fee, you may request a one-time transfer of your registration to a future class if the request occurs at least 30 calendar days prior to the start of the cancelled class”.

However, in light of the COVID-19 virus situation, if you wish to cancel before attending UBI, please give us a call or email us and we will allow you a transfer to another class within one year of your original class date, or give you a full refund of your registration fee (and tuition, if paid) if you wish to cancel.

If you start to feel ill or get sick while in class, please leave UBI immediately and let UBI staff know either in person or by phone (541-488-1121) or text Denise at 541-840-3662. Ashland has a hospital and an Urgent Care facility. The classroom leave policy stated in the Student Catalog states:

“Once class(es) have begun, if you withdraw from class(es) prior to completion of 50% of the class, you may be entitled to a prorated refund depending on the day of withdrawal, minus the registration fee”.

Again, in light of the current virus situation, we will give you the option to attend a future class (from the start) for no additional charge, or we can issue you a full refund of tuition paid.

Here is a list of current things that UBI is proactively doing to keep you safe:

• All students are required to wear a proper face mask while in the building regardless of their vaccination status.
• Students are asked to wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds after using the restroom and/or kitchen area.
• UBI staff wipes down touched surfaces at least one time per day in the classroom including:
  • Student seating, kitchen, and restroom areas
• These products are available to students to use in the classroom:
  • Neoprene gloves
  • Sanitizing products
  • Paper masks (if you forget yours)
  • Face shields (to be used in conjunction with a mask)

UBI’s procedures and policies will change as more COVID information arises. We will update you with any new information in a timely manner. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.Sincerely,

Ron and Denise Sutphin, Owners

United Bicycle Institute, 541-488-1121