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Questions
Who can enroll in a Continuing Education class?
Do I have to be admitted to WTCC as a student?
Does Continuing Education award any type of credit?
What is a Continuing Education Unit (CEU)?
What if I have questions about a class or program?
Who teaches the course or workshop?
Answers
Continuing Education provides quality instruction in non-degree and non-diploma educational activities for area adults. Continuing Education courses do not earn aca-demic credit. These courses are designed to provide specific knowledge and/or up-grade skills. Programs of instruction are designed to lead some students to achieve basic skills proficiencies and enable them to obtain their high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED). A variety of courses are offered to meet vocational, avo-cational, cultural, intellectual, social, and recreational interests. Other programs are designed to provide occupational training for existing, new, and expanding industries and individuals at all levels of employment.
Who can enroll in a Continuing Education class?
To be eligible to enroll in Continuing Education courses, students must be 18 years of age, or secure their principal’s permission if they are 16 or 17 years of age and enrolled in high school. Note: Some programs have age requirements for admittance set by external agencies (i.e. Nurse Aide I and II, Fire Academy, EMT, BLET).
Do I have to be admitted to WTCC as a student?
No. You do not have to be admitted as a Wilson Community College stu-dent to take continuing education courses.
Does Continuing Education award any type of credit?
Continuing Education courses do not earn academic credit, however, some award continuing education units (CEUs). In addition, the Division of Continuing Education awards certificates of completion for many of its courses.
What is a Continuing Education Unit (CEU)?
The Continuing Education Unit is used as a basic unit of measurement for an individ-ual’s participation in Continuing Education non-credit classes, courses and programs. The college awards CEUs to individuals who successfully complete a course which has been organized to provide unified and systematic instruction in occupational courses.
What if I have questions about a class or program?
If you have questions about a specific course or program contact the Division of Continuing Education at (252) 291-1195.
Who teaches the course or workshop?
Classes are taught by qualified experts in the area of instruction. Instructors may be Wilson Community College faculty members, professionals, or someone with advanced experience in the topic of instruction. In some cases the college partners with regional and national training providers.
Usually the entire registration process is completed in the classroom, lab, or shop during the first scheduled meeting. You may also register during the week of early registration. Note: registration for some courses is by application and/or early registration only. Courses requiring an application or that require early registration are indicated in the class schedule. No registrations are accepted after the 10% date of the class.
Is there any type of financial assistance available?
While there is not any financial aid available, some classes are tuition free, other classes are free for qualified students, and some outside agencies offer financial assistance. Contact the Division of Continuing Education at (252) 291-1195 for infor-mation on your specific area of interest.
What is the cost to take a Continuing Education class?
| PROGRAM | COST |
|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education | Free * |
| GED | Free * |
| Adult High School | Free * |
| English as a Second Language | Free * |
| Compensatory Education | Free * |
| Community Service | $40, Seniors 65+ are exempt * |
| Occupational Extension | $50-$65/class Seniors 65+ are exempt ** |
| Small Business Seminars | Free |
| Self-Supporting | Student pays a pro-rata share of the cost of instruction. Each fee is shown with course listing. |
Note:
- There are no fee exemptions for self-supporting classes.
- * $2.00 Security Fee required for on-campus classes.
- ** $2.00 Security fee and $5.00 Technology fee are required for on-campus classes meeting 16 hours or more.
- There are no exemptions from college fees.
- Seniors must be residents of N.C.
Faculty and Staff Intranet
Wilson Community College
P.O. Box 4305 • 902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: (252) 291-1195 (Voice/TDD)
Fax: (252) 243-7148