Frequently Asked Questions

How can I order a brick or paver?
What is the cost of a brick and paver?
Are bricks and pavers tax deductible?
Will I own the Brick or Paver?
How can I be sure that the text on the Brick or Paver will be correct?
What payment options are available?
What does the money from the Bricks and Pavers Campaign support?
When will engraved bricks and pavers be installed on Founders’ Commons?
If I order a brick or paver and change my mind, can I cancel the order?
Can I join with my friends or other alumni to place a group order?
Can I share the purchase of a brick with someone else?

How can I order a brick or paver?

You may have received information including an order form in the mail, or you can call Felicia H. Murphy-Phillips 202.274.5319, or order online by clicking here www.udc.edu/bricks.

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What is the cost of a brick and paver?

Bricks are $1600, Pavers $5000 and Student Bricks $160.

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Are bricks and pavers tax deductible?

Yes, Bricks and Pavers are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  All gifts are made payable to the UDC Foundation, Inc., a 501©3 non-profit organization.       

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Will I own the Brick or Paver?

You are making a gift to the UDC Foundation, Inc.  The bricks and pavers will belong to the University of the District of Columbia and remain in Founders’ Commons on the Van Ness Campus.

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How can I be sure that the text on the Brick or Paver will be correct?

When you place your order, you will receive acknowledgment that includes a verification of the engraved text.  If something is spelled or listed incorrectly, you will have an opportunity to correct it, in writing, before the engraving takes place.

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What payment options are available?

You may pay in full by check or credit card, utilize monthly payments for a maximum of two years or through payroll deduction (for active current employees).  Payments can be made on-line at www.udc.edu/bricks.  If you choose to pay over a two year period, the amount paid within the calendar year is tax deductible.

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What does the money from the Bricks and Pavers Campaign support?

These funds support University programs, students, operations and ten percent are contributed to the UDC Foundation Annual Fund. 

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When will engraved bricks and pavers be installed on Founders’ Commons?

There will be a Ribbon Cutting Event in the Spring, 2012 and the first set of bricks and pavers will be installed.  Once sections have enough bricks and pavers to fill the corresponding area, they will be installed throughout the year.

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If I order a brick or paver and change my mind, can I cancel the order?

All brick and paver order sales are final and orders cannot be cancelled or refunded.

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Can I join with my friends or other alumni to place a group order?

Alumni or donors who want to make brick and paver donations as a group may contact Felicia H. Murphy-Phillips at 202.274.5319 or f.murphy-phillips@udc.edu for inquiries. For group orders of 10 bricks or more, the bricks under the same group will be clustered and installed together .  A free brick bearing the name of a group/class donating 30 bricks or more will be installed among its bricks as a token of our appreciation.

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Can I share the purchase of a brick with someone else?

Due to the limited space for characters on each brick, please purchase one brick per person. There are convenient payment options by check, credit card, and payroll deduction (active UDC employees only) and payments may be made over a two-year period.

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