Continuing Education - Policies & FAQs

Registration / Refunds / Class Cancellations & Changes / Inclement Weather / FAQ

Pre-Registration is required for all courses and must be accompanied by full payment at least two business days prior to the start of a class.

Although students may choose to withdraw from a course at any time, no partial refunds are issued for non-credit, Community Education courses.

· A 100% refund will be issued if a Community Education class is cancelled due to low enrollment.

· A 100% refund will be issued if a student withdraws at least two business days prior to the first class session.

· Students who cancel a registration less than two business days, but before the start of class may receive a credit voucher to be used toward a future Community Education course. Vouchers must be utilized within one year of the date issued and are not redeemable for cash.

· No refunds or credits will be issued for withdrawal after the start of class.

To cancel a Community Education registration, please contact the Community Education Department at (304) 367-4913 or via email at ksteele@fairmontstate.edu.

Pierpont C&TC Community Education reserves the right to cancel any class if the minimum enrollment is not reached; to make changes in course dates, times or times; or to substitute instructors when necessary due to emergency / unforeseen circumstances. In the event that a course you select is cancelled, you will receive a full refund.

The Community Education Department makes every attempt to provide accurate, up-to-date information to students via the Community Education website. Currently registered students will be contacted via email (when provided) in the event of scheduling changes. If your class is cancelled you will be contacted by email and phone no later that the business day prior to the scheduled start of class.

Community Education classes are cancelled due to inclement weather only when Pierpont Community & Technical College has been officially closed. If the college has not been officially closed, then Community Education classes will meet as scheduled. Fairmont State announces official closings through its website, phone service, and local television and radio stations. Full details of Fairmont State’s severe weather policy, see Procedures for Emergency Closings/Cancellations.