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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-03-13, Page 32Important Information REGISTRATION Eligibility For Admission All adults who are Canadian citizens and/or Permanent Residents are eligi- ble to apply for admission to courses and programs. „Persons who are not Canadian citizens and/or Permanent Residents may become eligible d spe- cial permission is granted by Canada Employment -and Immigration. Applicants under 19. years of age may be eligible for courses under certain conditions. Contact the nearest Contin- uing Education office for further details. Admission Requirements Unless prerequisites and/or admission requirements are specifically stated in a course description, all courses are open to those who have a real interest in continuous learning. Persons who have some concern about the level of their experience or their ability to learn something of a particular interest are encouraged to telephone the Continuing Education representa- tive at any, College Campus for advice, prior to the start of the course. Registration For Part -Time Courses Class sizes are limited! An early regis- tration including payment of fee will help to guarantee you a place in the course of your choice. Full payment of cdurse fees must be made at the time of registration, whether by mail or in person. Payment can be made by personal cheque, cash or money order. Fees quoted include a $5 registration charge which is retained by ttie College unless the course is cancelled. Registration For Part -Time Programs There are admission criteria for Part - Time Programs (e.g. Industrial Engi- neering Program - Level I). In addition to the Application/Registration form on the back cover of this catalogue, candidates applying tor Part -Time Pro- grams must complete a special 'Appli- cation for Part -Time Program'. Can- didates for. Part -Time Programs will be advised of their acceptance by the College Registrar. For each Program the College will specify the time frame in which a student must complete the Program. Where a student wishes to take a course in a Program with no intention of completing the Program, it will not be necessary to complete the special application form. SPECIAL DETAILS Safety And Housekeeping Students are expected to follow normal safety practices, to observe housekeep- ing regulations and to wear required protective clothing. In courses involving 4 the, use of equipment, specific safety regulations will be followed. Textbooks And/Or Supplies Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, the cost of textbooks and/or supplies required for a course is not included in the tee. Your. teacher will advise, you at the first class whether you Will need to purchase a textbook and/or supplies and ere they rhay be ob- tained. Sales tax where applicable will be charged on student supplies. Textbooks are reserved for registered students. Income Tax Receipts Course Tuition Fees (any number of courses) totalling more than $100 are deductible for income tax purposes. An income tax receipt will be distributed in class or mailed to you at the end of your course. The pink Student Receipt which you receive at registration is NOT the receipt to use for income tax purposes. If a student requests a duplicate receipt or a verification letter, a $2 charge will be made to defray administrative costs. Course Cancellations The College reserves the right to cancel, postpone, reschedule or combine classes and to limit registration or change instructors. If your course is cancelled, you may either transfer to another campus or course, or receive a full refund. Every effort will be made to inform you at home or at work before the start date if your course is cancelled, postponed or changed. Remember, early registrants help us establish a class that might otherwise be can- celled. Refunds If the College decides a course cannot be given, the full amount of the fee paid will be refunded. ' If a student decides to withdraw, he/she must notify the Continuing Education Office before the start of the third scheduled class, otherwise there is no refund. If the student notifies the Continuing Education Office (1) before the first scheduled class, the fee less a five dollar ($5.00) registration charge will be refunded; (2) before the start of the third scheduled class, the student will receive the amount paid Tess, ten dollars ($10.00). Note: In the Real Estate Pre -Registration Program Intensive courses, each 3 hour session is deemed to equal one class. Therefore, you must request a refund before the. seventh hour of classes begins. In the Home Study courses you must request a refund before the start of the third week. For seminars, workshops, two -semester courses and motorcycle courses, refund conditions and deadlines are specified in the promotional literature.. • in the Registered Nurse Refresher Program, refunds will not be granted after the fourth scheduled student contact. Prior to that time, students may apply for a full refund less a $50 non-refundable portion. A transfer of fees, if applicable, will be arranged by the Registrar. Reduced Fees For Senior Citizens The College has implemented a practice which allows personss age 60 or over to take most courses fpr a tuition fee of $10. These students must pay the additional cost of supplies or equipment and this cost is sometimes built into the fee. Students must meet course en- trance prerequisites. Note: Reduced fees do npt apply to,, seminars or some specialty courses. SERVICES Students .are encouraged to use these College facilities and services. Learning Resources Centre Each of the major campuses has a Learning Resources Centre containing reference books, periodicals and audio- visual materials. Staff are available to assist students in utilizing this informa- tion. Doon Campus Hours 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fri- day. Guelph Campus Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Fri- day. Stratford Campus Hours The Learning Resource Centre is ac- cessible during class hours. These hours vary with each semester. Waterloo Campus Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fri- day. Conestoga Centre Located at the Doon Campus,' the Conestoga Centre is a multi-purpose athletic, recreational and educational facility. It houses a gymnasium with two full-size basketball courts, one of the largest ice surfaces in Canada, a fitness gym equipped with universal and loose weights, and two American squash courts. Outdoor facilities in- clude a fitness/jogging trail with 13 exercise stations, a baseball diamond and four lighted tennis courts. The building was especially designed for' use by disabled participants and spectators. Conestoga Centre hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days per week. Non-members can utilize the Centre„for a $2.00 day fee. 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