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Persons eighteen years of age, or not yet eighteen who have completed high school, may be admitted to continuing education courses. In extenuating circumstances and upon the approval of the appropriate public school superintendent, persons under eighteen years of age may be admitted to continuing education courses. Prior to the beginning of each term, a course schedule is published and made available to potential students upon request. Courses which begin between terms are announced through local news media. Registration is Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Names are taken on a first come, first served basis until classes are filled. Please call 838-6203 or 838-6207.
Pre-registration only assures a person a space in the class if that person is on time for the first class meeting. Registration will be completed at the first class meeting when students pay fees (unless otherwise required). Classes without a minimum number of paying students physically present and on time to register at the first class meeting will be canceled. A student may not register for someone else. Fees are not refundable for community service and self-support classes. Self-support classes have a registration fee for all participants. There are no exemptions. Late registration is permitted through the second class meeting.
Continuing Education fees vary depending on the course classification, Some programs such as Basic Skills and Human Resources Development are free of student fees. Books and supplies are the responsibility of students and may be purchased from the College Bookstore.
A registration fee refund shall not be made except under the following circumstances:
Action taken by the 1993 term of NC Legislature requires that students taking an Occupational Extension class more than two (2) times within a five year period will be required to pay the full cost of the course beginning with the third (3) repeat.
The above provision is waived if course repetition is required by standards governing the certification or licensing program in which the student is enrolled.
Many adult education courses and services are provided on the college campus. Other courses and services are provided at off-campus locations in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties.
Effective with the Fall Quarter 1974, approval was given by the president and Board of Trustees for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) to be awarded in accordance with guidelines published by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. A Continuing Education Unit is defined as: "Ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction." The Continuing Education Unit may be used for the measurement, recording, reporting, accumulation, transfer, and recognition of participation by adults in programs which in the past have not been recorded in any formal or systematic way.
Regular attendance and participation are essential to effective teaching and learning. Adult students are expected to be regular and punctual in attendance. A minimum attendance of 80% is required to receive CEU’s and/or award. Some re certification or licensure programs require 100% attendance.