Policies
Academic Policy
General Education Requirements
Thinkful programs lead to certificates of completion and do not require students to complete general education courses as part of the curriculum.
Method of Instruction
The following methods of instruction apply to all Thinkful programs.
Grades are issued on a Pass/Fail basis. There is no GPA earned at Thinkful.
All instruction in Thinkful programs takes place online. Students complete required readings, submit assignments, meet with their mentor (if applicable), and complete assessments all within the Thinkful platform. Students are not required to submit coursework through the mail.
Programs with mentorship support include meetings with a mentor one-on-one via video chat for technical guidance throughout the program.* Mentors are industry experts who can provide insight into their industry and what it is like to work in their field. Students may exchange electronic correspondence with their mentor using email. *Note: not available for all programs
Students also have access to other forms of support and instruction during the program. In addition to the required course readings, assignments, and mentor sessions, students have access to:
Technical coaching*: If a student gets stuck on a problem that can’t wait until their next mentor session, Thinkful has a team of technical coaches to provide them with real-time support. Technical coaches are industry experts who will respond to students’ questions and issues via the Thinkful platform. *Note: not available for all programs
The expected response time between Thinkful’s electronic receipt of student assignments, projects, or capstones and the institution’s response or evaluation is 1 to 3 business days. In the event of a grading delay, Thinkful may notify affected students via email.
Thinkful reserves the right to remove technical and/or non-technical support from a student’s course experience due to lack of use, mis-use, and/or abuse. A student may willingly choose to opt-out of using technical and/or non-technical support at any time during their program. Please review all policies regarding potential implications. The removal of a resource will be communicated to the student and may be restored at Thinkful’s discretion. There are no financial reductions or adjustments to the owed tuition and fees due to the removal of technical and/or non-technical support.
Attendance & Progress Policy
The student understands and acknowledges that their Thinkful program is intense and requires consistent attendance and dedication. Students are required to attend the number of mentor sessions (if applicable) and complete the number of hours of study per week associated with the program in which they enroll.
Being absent for any part of the program can negatively impact your success.
Missed mentor sessions and assessments are reported to the Academic Success Management team by the mentor or assessor and missing or arriving more than ten minutes late to any of these sessions or assessments may be counted as an absence.
For accountability, students are asked to submit an absence notice a minimum of 24 hours in advance, if possible. This applies to meetings with mentors, evaluators for assessments, academic success managers, student success managers, technical coaches, and graders.
Students who do not actively participate in their program may be dismissed from the program. Active participation is defined as:
On time submission of lessons, as per the student’s grad plan
Attending scheduled mentor sessions (if applicable)
Attending scheduled assessments
Submitting capstones on time, as per the student’s grad plan
Completing all requirements necessary to graduate
Students who miss more than four cumulative mentor sessions, check-ins with a member of the Academic Success Management team, or scheduled assessment may temporarily lose mentorship benefit and/or may be dismissed due to excessive absences.
Monitoring Student Progress & Support
Students have access to a detailed lesson information that sets guidelines for each section of the course and the date by which each section should be completed. The Academic Success Management team uses these guidelines to guide student success, intervening when necessary. If continuous poor performance is demonstrated, students may be put on remediation plans intended to provide opportunity for improvement and eventual graduation. Continuous poor performance is defined for Flex/modular programs as students who has a lesson more than one month overdue per the student dashboard.
Satisfactory Progress
Students are expected to engage with the material, their mentors, and peers. Students who maintain satisfactory attendance and complete their course checkpoints, assessments, mentor sessions, and all other program requirements will continue in the program and be considered active students. Students who do not maintain satisfactory progress, as defined below, may be dismissed.
If a student falls more than two months behind pace based on the timelines set forth on their student dashboard, they may be dismissed from their program.
Re-Enrollment Policy- Same Program
Students sometimes leave Thinkful due to circumstances outside of the program. Below is Thinkful’s general re-enrollment policy for all programs.
Students that voluntarily withdraw from a program and would like to return at a later date must start from the beginning, regardless of what coursework they previously completed. Students will be responsible for paying the full tuition cost upon their return. Students will need to arrange a new payment method upon re-enrollment, and no tuition credit will be given for previously paid tuition.
Withdrawals are subject to our standard withdrawal and refund policy. When re-enrolling, the student would be starting payments from “Day 1” of their new program.
The student must have been in good academic and financial standing when they left the program, definitions for which are provided below.
Students will be assigned new mentors and Thinkful does not guarantee that re- enrolled students will have access to previous mentors. Re-enrollment must be approved by the Advanced Student Support team.
Where applicable, students will not be required to retake specific prep or technical evaluations required for program admission.
Students who have voluntarily withdrawn may only re-enroll into the same program once. Students who have voluntarily withdrawn and wish to enroll in a new program are considered new students and should refer to the admissions policies in this catalog. New programs include a new program version of the prior program, as approved by state regulators.
Students who want to re-enroll after withdrawing will need to re-apply. The student’s record will be reviewed to ensure good academic and financial standing at the time of withdrawal. Students who re-enroll will also need to choose a new payment plan.
Students who have been dismissed by Thinkful for any reason are not eligible for re- enrollment or admission into any Thinkful program. Thinkful reserves the right to refuse acceptance to any applicant. Re-enrollment may result in loss of eligibility for certain guarantees.
Good academic standing is defined as:
Not being on academic warning or probation,
Not being in violation of attendance policy or student code of conduct,
Not being more than two months behind on any checkpoint at the time of withdrawal,
and
Not having been dismissed from any program by Thinkful staff.
Good financial standing is defined as:
Not having a balance due to Thinkful, and
Being current on tuition payments at the time of withdrawal.
Program Transfer
General Policy
Occasionally a student will enroll in a program that is not a good fit, whether academically, professionally, or personally.
Students should consider their options carefully when opting to move from one program type to another. Each program structure has been carefully developed to support specific learning types. Thinkful wants all students to be successful, and all options should be considered before requesting a program transfer.
Students who would like to request a program transfer should contact success@thinkful.com.
Leaves of Absence
In the event of unexpected life situations and personal emergencies, students enrolled in Thinkful’s programs may be eligible for a Leave of Absence (LOA). Thinkful will review an LOA request and typically will only grant an LOA for extenuating or unavoidable circumstances, such as health or immediate family related emergencies. Requests for a leave of absence must be sent to success@thinkful.com. Not all requests for a leave of absence will be approved. Justification as to why the leave of absence was granted, acknowledged by both the student and Thinkful, will be placed in the student's permanent file.
Leave of absence requests that are denied will be discussed with the student. The denial will be documented and placed in the student’s permanent file. Students on an approved leave of absence will not have access to the course curriculum, lessons, support teams, mentors, grading or technical experts. Access to these services resumes when the student returns from their leave of absence.
Experience has shown many students do not return from a leave of absence. Thinkful’s programs are intensive and missing scheduled class time, mentor sessions, paired programming, or submission of lessons in a consistent manner has been shown to have a negative impact on a student’s ability to complete their program. There is no guarantee that a student who returns from an approved LOA will be able to re-enter their original program.
If a student does not return from a leave of absence at the agreed upon date, and they do not notify Thinkful, they may be dismissed, and a refund will be issued based on the last date of attendance or lesson submitted. Dismissed students are not eligible to re-enroll.
Students who are unable to return from their leave of absence, for whatever reason, should contact Thinkful (succcess@thinkful.com) and request to be withdrawn. The student will receive a refund calculated based on Thinkful’s refund policy and in compliance with state refund policy. If a student would like to apply for re-enrollment following withdrawal after a leave of absence, they should refer to the re-enrollment policy.
If approved, a student may only take one (1) LOA during their program enrollment. If approved, a leave of absence may be issued for a minimum of seven (7) consecutive calendar days and a maximum of fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days.
There is no guarantee that a student who returns from an approved LOA will be able to re-enter their original program.
Active-duty military members or reservists who are called to duty may be considered for a leave of absence if the student is required to leave the immediate area and will not have the ability to complete their coursework. If the period of time needed away from the program exceeds that which is allowed in the leave of absence policy above, the student must withdraw due to their service agreement. However, if the student returns within 30 days following the end of their service agreement, Thinkful will allow them to re-enroll with no fees.
Thinkful will retain the student’s lessons and when the student returns from their LOA, they are able to pick up where they left off. However, there is no guarantee that the student will retain the same mentor upon their return.
Students who do not resume their program or complete the next required lesson by the deadline listed on their updated timeline may be dismissed from the program and will receive a refund calculated in accordance with Thinkful’s refund policy and in compliance with state refund policy. Students must check in with the Academic Success Management team on their scheduled return date. This will be a scheduled appointment that cannot be cancelled. This is to ensure that the student’s profile is reactivated, and that the student understands their updated graduation plan.
Students who do not meet with someone from the Academic Success Management team on their scheduled return date will be dismissed.
Student Achievement & Graduation Requirements
To graduate from any Thinkful program, students must satisfy the following graduation requirements:
Complete each required reading
Complete each self-sufficiency exam (where applicable)
Pass each graded checkpoint
Pass each mock interview in the program
Submit and receive approval for each capstone project in the program
Create an online portfolio site to showcase projects (where applicable)
Receive an endorsement from their mentor certifying that they have achieved all program objectives (where applicable)
Maintain satisfactory attendance for all academic requirements
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Maintain good financial standing
Student Conduct Policy
Probation & Dismissal Policy
All Thinkful students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct may result in a written warning or immediate dismissal from the program, depending on the severity of the violation of the Code of Conduct. Conduct deemed sufficiently disruptive or severe—such as harassment of another student, staff member, or Thinkful community member—may result in immediate dismissal.
School officials will review each case regarding the student’s actions and status. If the student does not improve their conduct after receiving a warning, the student will be permanently dismissed.
A withdrawn or dismissed student will no longer be able to meet with a mentor*, submit work for review, schedule assessments or mock interviews, utilize technical coaching*, or utilize Slack/Discord*. Thinkful cannot guarantee access to their curriculum or any of Thinkful’s support services. *note: not available for all programs
If a student does not pass any technical evaluation, capstone, assessment, or mock interviews after two attempts, they will be dismissed and will not be eligible for graduation.
Students who do not submit lessons based on the expected lesson submission timeframe noted in their graduation plan or who fall over one month behind on any checkpoint may be subject to academic probation. Under academic probation, the student will be placed on a remediation plan outlining the conditions that need to be met to stay enrolled in their program. These goals will be determined in conjunction with the Academic Success Management team. Students under academic probation are subject to the terms of their remediation plan. Students may be dismissed if they fail to meet the goals outlined in their remediation plan or if they fall more than two months behind on any checkpoint, as per their student dashboard.
Students who are unable to complete their program within the maximum time to completion outlined in their enrollment agreement may be dismissed.
Disability Accommodation Policy
Thinkful does not discriminate based on disability. Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation to ensure that they have full and equal access to Thinkful’s courses and examinations, consistent with federal law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12182) (“ADA”), and state and/or local law.
Upon request, Thinkful will provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services for Thinkful courses or examinations to individuals with impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills unless a particular aid or service would fundamentally alter the measurement of the skills or knowledge an examination is intended to test, or fundamentally alter the course, or would result in an undue burden on Thinkful.
Requests for Accommodation
Thinkful will provide accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability provided that the accommodation does not pose an undue burden on Thinkful.
It is Thinkful’s policy to respond in a timely manner to requests for accommodations to ensure equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.
A disclosure of a disability or a request for accommodation made to any staff or personnel other than the Advanced Student Support Team will not be treated as a request for an accommodation. However, if a student discloses a disability to such an individual at Thinkful, that individual is required to direct the student to the Advanced Student Support Team.
In order to request an accommodation, individuals must complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation(s) form: LINKED HERE or email success@thinkful.com. We require documentation substantiating the need for the requested accommodation(s) completed by a medical provider within the past 6 months uploaded with the form specifying that a student has a physical or mental impairment and how that impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities. Thinkful may request additional documentation as needed. Thinkful will follow-up within 10 business days of receiving the form with a response.
Policy Against Discrimination & Harassment
Thinkful is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, Thinkful does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Thinkful also prohibits unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Unlawful harassment or discrimination may include but is not limited to offensive comments; slurs; derogatory remarks; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature; unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors; and stereotypes, jokes, images, posters, or cartoons based on race, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other legally protected categories. Sexual and disruptive language and imagery is not appropriate for any project or communication within the Thinkful community.
Thinkful cannot resolve matters that are not brought to our attention. If you believe you have experienced or witnessed discrimination or harassment of any kind, immediately report the incident to success@thinkful.com Thinkful will promptly and thoroughly investigate all complaints. Individuals will not be retaliated against for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment to the attention of Thinkful.
We expect students to follow these rules in class, at all class-related events, within program projects, on the Thinkful platform, in Thinkful Slack/Discord communities and other communities, and while representing Thinkful in any way outside of class. Thinkful staff are also subject to this policy against harassment. Students who violate this policy will be dismissed from their program.
Student Right-to-Know Act & Campus Security Act
Thinkful is not eligible to receive Title IV funds and therefore is not required to calculate completion or graduation rates of certificate-seeking or degree-seeking full-time students entering that institution or to disclose these rates to current and prospective students.
However, Thinkful does produce transparent reporting on employment outcomes. Thinkful provides a standardized system for measuring and reporting student outcomes and reports graduation rates and student outcomes based on our reporting model that can be reviewed here.
Thinkful does not have a physical campus and therefore does not have campus security measures or crime rates to report.
Statement on Plagiarism
I acknowledge that when using direct quotes, I must cite all sources used outside of any Thinkful education materials provided to me. I understand that while I can use materials on the internet to inform my work, I must submit the responses and materials in my own words. I understand that copying a source verbatim is not acceptable and will be addressed as a Code of Conduct violation.
Student Code of Conduct
Students enrolling in Thinkful programs agree to the following code of conduct:
I recognize that I am enrolling in a rigorous and demanding program. I will make learning and program participation a top priority while enrolled in this program.
I will attend all scheduled sessions, including mentoring sessions (if applicable) and, if appropriate, workshops, and group sessions. I will arrive on time and stay until the end of the session.
If I am late, need to leave early, or am unable to attend a session, I will provide Thinkful staff with a timely explanation and make up missed work. If I need to be absent, I will give at least 24 hours' notice, barring any unexpected illness or emergency. I understand that Thinkful will make every effort to ensure I am able to make up missed work and activities; however, Thinkful cannot guarantee that I will be able to make up 100% of the activities I miss by being absent.
I understand that a late arrival, early departure, or absence from a session will be considered an absence and may impact my ability to graduate (in accordance with my program's graduation qualifications).
I will actively and wholeheartedly participate in all sessions, workshops, assignments, activities, and assessments that are part of the Thinkful experience. This also includes being receptive to feedback and criticism.
I will be respectful and conduct myself professionally while at Thinkful or in the community (at meetups, hackathons, at other schools, etc.). I will show consideration for my fellow classmates, Thinkful staff, and mentors by respecting everyone’s backgrounds and not expressing sexism, racism, homophobia, ageism, ableism, or any other behavior inappropriate for a healthy learning and professional environment. I will not disrupt or obstruct the teaching, learning, or administration of Thinkful programs. I understand that violations of this policy will result in my dismissal from Thinkful, with or without a written warning.
I understand that Thinkful reserves the right to modify my course completion timeline, including requiring that I repeat a portion of the course, and to dismiss me from the program based on poor academic performance.
I acknowledge that all Thinkful educational materials provided to me, physically or electronically, are for my own personal use only. I will not reproduce, save, or copy any educational materials provided to me for any use other than my own personal study. I will not make public (e.g., by posting online) any such study workshops, materials, or curriculum provided to me by Thinkful.
I acknowledge that I must complete all the coursework myself and that no outside parties may use my student dashboard or submit work on my behalf. I will not share my account credentials with anyone or allow anyone to access the Thinkful platform with my account.
I will not commit any acts of falsity including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, forgery, or other acts of academic dishonesty. I will not misrepresent my education or experience to anyone.
I understand that failure to abide by the letter or spirit of any of the foregoing may result in personal liability, including dismissal from Thinkful. I may not hold Thinkful accountable for penalties or damages resulting from or as a result of my actions.
I will ask for help when I need it, whether it is technical or personal, and I will be mindful of my mental and physical well-being as it impacts my learning and that of my Thinkful peers.
Students who violate this Code of Conduct in any way will be informed by Thinkful via electronic correspondence that an investigation is underway. Students may request information about the status of the investigation at any time. Once the investigation is complete, Thinkful will determine the appropriate course of action which may include, but is not limited to, removal from the program, a behavioral improvement plan, or mediation. The course of action determined by Thinkful is not subject to appeal. Severe Code of Conduct violations will result in immediate dismissal without warning.
Students who are removed from the program due to a Code of Conduct violation will not be considered for readmission to Thinkful.
Thinkful Slack/Discord - Community Guidelines
Thinkful's Slack/Discord communities* are online communities for the learners, educators, and administrators of Thinkful. This is a protected and diverse environment to share experiences, gain and give support, ask questions, and make mentors and friends. *not available for all programs
In order to participate in Thinkful’s Slack/Discord space, all members must follow the group guidelines. Any group member consistently breaking guidelines or intentionally undermining our efforts to celebrate and support tech education will be removed.
Thinkful Slack/Discord Guidelines
We are helpful, not hurtful and understand that harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We ensure that what we add is respectful before clicking “send/post”.
We do not question or challenge the way someone self-identifies or self- expresses.
We do not make general statements or public assumptions about groups we do not belong to or know much about.
We are supportive! We will not tolerate threats of violence or personal attacks towards any individual or groups of people.
We understand that public advocacy for participants to be banned is not acceptable. Instead, we will email success@thinkful.com to address specific concerns.
We do not make unwelcome (or uninvited) comments or opinions regarding a person’s choices and lifestyle practices.
We do not make offensive or derogatory comments related to physical appearance, body size, age, race, language, national origin, ethnic origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, or lack thereof, or other identity markers, such as gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, mental health, and similar identifying traits.
We understand that Slack/Discord is a space for dialog and conversation, so we avoid sales pitches of any kind. If any member would like to sell something, we agree to speak with an administrator before we offer services.
We are mindful of the many voices in the community, and we ensure there is room for group members who may want to engage in the conversation as well.
If we read something that offends us, we explain why and move on. If we feel something is hurtful and/or violates the group guidelines, we know to email success@thinkful.com to address those concerns.
We do not send excessive direct messages (DMs) to anyone in our community, nor do we harass people who do not respond to messages.
Consequences
Participants in our Thinkful Slack/Discord channels who are asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior or violates any of the Slack/Discord guidelines, a Thinkful administrator may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including dismissal from all Thinkful channel spaces and/or removal from Thinkful programs.
Privacy
Remember, you’re on the Internet. All the information you don’t want to spread outside this group should not be posted to the group.
Use caution when sharing personal information.
Do not share members’ names, email addresses, or other personal
information with those outside of the group without prior consent.
This is a confidential and safe space. If any group members share personal information—including what other group members have written in posts or screenshots—outside of the group, they will be removed
Report Back
In the event of inappropriate behavior directed toward you or another individual on Slack/Discord, please email success@thinkful.com. If the inappropriate behavior is coming from someone on Thinkful’s staff, that team member will recuse themselves from investigating your incident.
About Moderation
Thinkful staff are here to help participants enjoy the channels, to keep the discussions productive, and to maintain honest dialogue. We hope to preserve and protect everyone’s thoughts and contributions, but we do reserve the right to move or remove any posting without notice or explanation, at our sole discretion. We invite members to email success@thinkful.com if you think we need to address a disrespectful post or comment on Slack/Discord.
Student Inquiry Policy
Thinkful encourages students to bring all inquiries about academic situations to its attention. Many questions or concerns that students may have can be resolved simply through discussion.
A student may present an inquiry through the following dispute resolution procedures. Thinkful will investigate all inquiries fully and promptly, and students will not receive any punitive action or unfair treatment if they file an inquiry against Thinkful or any Thinkful staff.
An inquiry is defined as a student’s written expression of dissatisfaction concerning conditions of enrollment or treatment by mentors, other students, or staff. Inquiries may include misapplication of Thinkful policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, or unfair treatment.
The student should submit their inquiry directly to success@thinkful.com with the title “Student Inquiry: Student Full Name.” The student should include an outline of the inquiry as well as any relevant evidence that pertains to the specific situation.
State-specific Inquiry Policies
District of Columbia
Students located in the District of Columbia who may have exhausted Thinkful’s Inquiry process without a satisfactory outcome may file a complaint with the Washington DC Higher Education Licensure Commission ("HELC"). The HELC does not, however, mitigate grade complaints or financial disputes. The HELC should be considered the agency of last resort.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education Higher Education Licensure Commission
810 First St. NE, Second Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-6436 53
Utah
To file a complaint under Section 13-34a against a postsecondary school that holds a certificate from the division, a person shall submit to the division:
a completed complaint form as provided by the division; or
a letter, signed by the complainant, and including:
all documentary evidence related to the complaint; and
contact information for the complainant.
Utah Department of Commerce Division of Consumer Protection
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Texas
This school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The TWC-assigned school number is: S5628.
The school’s programs are approved by TWC. Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the inquiry process outlined in the school’s catalog. Schools are responsible for ensuring and documenting that all students have received a copy of the school’s inquiry procedures and for describing these procedures in the school’s published catalog.
If, as a student, you were not provided with this information, please inform school management. Students dissatisfied with this school’s response to their inquiry or who are not able to file an inquiry with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well as with other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable. Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s website at https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/career-schools-colleges-students.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location
All Thinkful programs are offered remotely. No classes are offered in-person. Thinkful headquarters is located in New York, NY.
Hours of Operation
Thinkful is an online distance learning program that does not have set hours of operation or a calendar of semesters or holidays.
Thinkful reserves the right to change these dates and will provide ample notice to all students and applicants.
Holiday Schedule
New Year’s Day (31st and the 1st)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Winter Break – the week that Christmas Day falls on
Facilities & Equipment
Thinkful does not have any physical classrooms or locations, as its programs are entirely online. There is no physical campus.
Thinkful programs require a computer with high-speed internet access and video capability, including a webcam, a microphone, and speakers. Computers must be available prior to the first day of class. Please note that due to the limitations of a Chromebook allowing access to certain programs and platforms used in Thinkful programs, Thinkful programs cannot be completed on a Chromebook. Thinkful programs cannot be completed on a tablet or smartphone. Thinkful does not provide computers to students, and every student must own or have access to a personal computer with the following basic computer system requirements to ensure a successful student experience:
Storage:
256 GB hard drive or higher (solid state drives will be faster)
Students can supplement with a 500 GB external drive for backup purposes
Memory:
16 preferred GB RAM or higher; (8 GB RAM required)
Processor:
2.0 GHz Intel or AMD processor or faster (GPUs are not a requirement)
Operating System:
Windows 10 or MAC OS 10.10 or newer
Browsers:
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome 86+, Firefox 48+, Safari 11+
Monitors:
1024 x 768 display resolution (1920 x 1080 recommended), minimum 13”
Other required equipment:
Computer microphone and speakers (or a good, comfortable headset)
Web camera
High-speed stable Wi-Fi connection obtained either at home or at school, or wherever you can study and communicate with your mentor in a quiet environment.
Your support team will recommend any software packages that may be required for your particular program (e.g., Microsoft Excel, etc.). Smartphones are also required in the Digital Marketing program.
Graduate Licensure
The goal of Thinkful programs is not licensure and the professions, occupations, trades, or career fields for which Thinkful equips graduates do not require licensure.
Notice Concerning Transferability of Credit & Credentials
The transferability of credits earned at Thinkful is at the complete discretion of the institution to which the student may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the Certificate of Completion earned at Thinkful is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which the student may seek to transfer.
If the Certificate of Completion that earned at Thinkful is not accepted at the institution to which the student seeks to transfer, the student may be required to repeat some or all coursework at that institution. For this reason, students should make certain that enrollment at Thinkful will meet their educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which the student may seek to transfer after attending Thinkful to determine if the Certificate of Completion will transfer. Thinkful is not a degree- granting institution.
Articulation Agreements
Thinkful has entered into an agreement with Southern New Hampshire University to apply a Thinkful certificate of completion for up to 18 credits towards specific degree programs at Southern New Hampshire University. More information can be found at Southern New Hampshire University’s website.
Disclosure Statement Regarding Bankruptcy
Thinkful does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition in bankruptcy within the preceding five years, and has not had a petition of bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C Sec. 1101, et seq.).
Intellectual Property
Thinkful programs and all intellectual property related thereto, including but not limited to the curriculum, are the exclusive property of Thinkful, unless otherwise noted. This includes all coursework, project descriptions, exercises, learning experiences, solutions, example projects, material stored in Thinkful’s private git repositories, or other training material. By enrolling in a Thinkful program, permission is granted to any student to use the material while partaking in the program, and students grant Thinkful permission to use any material they submit in the program for any purpose. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damage, or other liability to students.
Media Release Policy
Upon enrollment, students grant Thinkful (including its and its affiliates’ employees, partners, and anyone authorized by Thinkful) the right and unrestricted permission to use and/or reproduce any photograph/print, film, video footage, quotes, or other reproduction of a student, his/her likeness, personal property, and/or audio reproduction of their voice and use of name to identify the student and/or their property (“the Material”) taken or made on behalf of the institution or its partners.
Students agree that Thinkful has complete ownership of the Material and can use it for any purpose, including without limitation advertising and promotion in any and all media, including web-based publications and all social media platforms. Students will not receive compensation, now or in the future, regarding the Material.
Students agree that all Thinkful branding, marketing materials, and the use of the Thinkful name is property of the institution and use of said logos, branding, etc. requires prior permission from Thinkful’s Marketing and Design teams prior to use by any means.
Personnel Qualification Information
The minimum requirements to serve as a mentor or technical expert for all Thinkful programs include
3+ years of relevant industry experience
Demonstration of genuine student advocacy and empathy for beginners
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Thinkful collects weekly feedback from students and staff on program curriculum, projects, and overall student experience in order to evaluate the quality of each program. In addition to student experience, Thinkful also considers industry demand for particular skill sets and success rates with each program in order to look for areas of improvement.
