Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this website?
Sign in: Our online registration is now on a new site and you will need to create a new student profile on your first visit. Creating a profile will provide you with your own personal, password-protected account. Having an account will allow you to register online and track your course selections. Click on "sign in" on the menu bar to the left and follow the prompts.
Profile items in blue are required information. Please choose a login that you will remember easily. The demographic information is optional, and is used by the School strictly for planning and statistical purposes. You will receive a copy of your profile via email.
After you have created a student profile (and on subsequent visits when you sign in), you will notice additional menu options that will allow you to edit your profile, check your current registrations, and view your transactions.
Browse our catalog online: Click on courses on the menu bar to the left. Browse by content area, or search by title, instructor, or dates. Full course descriptions, teacher biographies, directions, and other pertinent course information can be accessed by clicking on the gray links.
Register Online: Browse through the catalog and click the boxes next to the classes that you are interested in; then add them to your shopping cart. Follow the directions to complete your registration at our secured site with your credit card. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.
How do I know if there is space available? If a class is already filled, the box will be red and you will not be able to check it. You will be able to select an option of being placed on a waiting list.
Can I register a friend or family member? For some classes you can register a guest at the same time that you register yourself. When registering for these courses, you will be prompted for how many spaces you want. For some courses, your friend or family member must create their own account and register with their own profile.
Contact us for more information: If you have any questions about using this site, please don't hesitate to contact us, by email or by calling the site offering your class. Phone numbers and emails can be found in the Contact section.
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When do classes meet? Minneapolis Community Education offers three sessions each year: the fall session runs from early October through early-December; winter session runs late January through late March and the spring session runs from early April through the end of May.
Classes meet for as few as one or as many as eight sessions. Individual site program days and times vary. Most classes meet weekday evenings. Class days, dates, and times are specified in the course descriptions and printed on email confirmations.
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What holidays does Community Education observe? We will be closed on President's Day, February 16. Specifics about scheduling are included with each course description.
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Where do classes meet? Classes meet throughout the city. Some classes may meet offsite from the sponsoring location. Class locations and directions will be noted in the course description and on your confirmation. See Contacts for program locations.
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Who is eligible to take classes in Community Education? The adult classes welcome people 16 and older from all communities and of any race, color, sexual orientation, religion, and national or ethnic orientation.
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When can I sign up? Registration opens January 3 and stays open as long as space remains available. Many classes fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early.
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What are your policies for payment of fees? Full tuition must accompany your registration. Payment may be made by check, money order, cash, Mastercard, or Visa. Online registration requires a credit card - Visa and Mastercard only.
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How do I register on the internet: You can register for Community Education classes by clicking on the "sign in" link at left. Then click on the "courses" link to browse through our catalog. When you find classes that you want to take, add them to your shopping cart and then complete your order via our secure server.
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Can I sign up a friend or family member? For many classes you can register a guest at the same time that you register yourself. When registering for these courses, you will be prompted for how many spaces you want. For some courses, your friend or family member must create their own account and register with their own profile.Return to top
Can I purchase gift certificates? Give the gift of learning to family and friends by purchasing an eGift Card. You can give in any amount by clicking the Buy eGift Card link in the banner above. You can choose to send the gift as an email note or request that a letter be sent. The recipient gets your personal note, plus a redemption code to use when registering for the class. Enrich someone’s life today!
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How will I know if I get into a class? If you register yourself online, you will be able to see whether there is still space available in a class. Once you complete the necessary payment information, you are registered. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.
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What happens if a course is full? If the course you select is full, you can request to be placed on a waiting list. If you paid by credit card, your account will not be charged. If space opens up in the class, we will advise you.
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Can a class be cancelled because of low enrollment? In most cases we require a minimum number of students for a class to run. If we have to cancel a class due to low enrollment, we will notify you before the class is scheduled to begin. If you want to check on class enrollment, we suggest you call or email the office of the location offering the class. Contact information.
If we have to cancel your class, you can request a full refund of your tuition or transfer to another course of your choice, space permitting.
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What if I cannot attend a course as planned? If you need to withdraw from a class and notify the site offering the class at least three business days before the class starts, you will receive a credit or refund of the course fee less an administrative fee of $5.
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Are your classes handicapped accessible? Community Education is committed to making its classes accessible whenever possible. For questions about accessibility please call or email the site offering the class. If we are not able to accommodate your accessibility needs, we will refund your payment.
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Where do I park and which doors do I enter? Call the site offering the class for more information or see location information listed with the class.
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What happens in case of inclement weather? For announcements of school closings due to inclement weather, please check our district website, call 612-668-1129, or listen to WCCO radio and TV.
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Can I make up missed classes? Students may not make up absences by attending classes other than their own.
If a class session is postponed by an instructor or due to extreme weather, generally a make-up will be scheduled.
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What if I am not satisfied with a class? We are proud of the quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied with a class, please contact the site offering the class immediately and we will do everything within our power to address your concerns.
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