Course Registration Information

The Continuing Education Division offers a diversified and flexible program for those individuals who elect to attend class on a less structured basis than that which is required for curriculum study. Continuing Education courses include instruction designed for self improvement, updating and upgrading to meet increased job demands, plus a variety of general interest offerings. For information, call the Continuing Education Division at 919-209-2168.

All Continuing Education classes/instructors provided are subject to change due to specific circumstances and low enrollment may result in class cancellation. All registered participants will be notified in either event. Please refer to the Continuing Education Refund Policy below.

TBA on the schedule indicates that information is forthcoming.

Enrollment

Enrollment in Continuing Education courses is open to anyone age 18 and over on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration

Preregistration is a necessity! Because space may be limited for some classes, advanced registration is required for all Continuing Education courses with the exception of Basic Skills. All continuing education classes/instructors provided are subject to change due to specific circumstances and low enrollment may result in class cancellation. All preregistered students will be notified in advance of any changes to classes. If you are not preregistered, you man not receive notice of changes.

Students must register at least five calendar days prior to the class start date. Students may prepay registration fees in one of the following methods:

Come by the Continuing Education office in the Elsee building between 9 am and 6 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and complete the registration form along with payment.
Complete the Continuing Education Registration Form (HTML or PDF) and mail to the Continuing Education Division along with appropriate registration fee(s) to the address listed at the top of the form.
Fax registrations paid with a credit card using MasterCard or VISA to 919-209-2189 to the Attention: Registration

Students attending the Cleveland Center may prepay registration fees by calling the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 for times available to register.

Locations

A map and written directions are available to the Cleveland Center. The Clayton Center is located in the Clayton Cultural Arts Center, Clayton NC.

Bookstore Operations

Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies and/or text material as needed prior to class and to be paid separately from registration fees. For information regarding store hours, books, or book prices please call 919-209-2104 or e-mail bookstore@johnstoncc.edu.

Teacher Renewal Certification

Teachers and teacher assistants seeking renewal certification credit should contact their employing agency or the N. C. Department of Public Instruction for approval prior to taking any course.

Continuing Education Refund Policy

A student who officially withdraws (in writing) from a Continuing Education course prior to the first class meeting is eligible for a 100% refund upon request to the Continuing Education Division.
A student may be eligible to receive a 75% refund of the registration fee if the student officially withdraws (in writing) from the course after the class begins but prior to the 10% census date (10% of total course hours).
A student would not be entitled to receive a refund if he/she withdraws after the 10% census date (more than 10% of total course hours.
Courses offered as self-supporting, denoted by (SS) beside the course title, are not eligible for a refund as these programs are funded by registration fees collected.
Students are eligible for a 100% refund if the class is canceled by the College.

Course Repetition Policy

A special provision of the State General Assembly concerning course repetition became effective July 1, 1993.

Students who take an occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period shall pay their cost for the course at a rate based on current contact hour value. Students shall be primarily responsible for monitoring course repetitions; however, the College shall review records and charge students full cost for courses taken more than twice.
Senior citizens who are legal residents of North Carolina and who wish to enroll in an occupational extension course will not be required to pay for taking the course twice.
Senior citizens who take an occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period shall pay their cost at a rate based on current contact hour value.
Students may repeat occupational extension courses an unlimited number of times if the repetitions are required for certification, licensure, or recertification.