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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions, or Things You Should Know!

Please read the following information carefully before completing the Continuing Education Registration Form. 

When To Register:  Register EARLY!  Registration is now available and should be completed early to guarantee a space in the class. Late registration may be accepted if the class is not full. Class fees will not be pro-rated.

5 Ways to Register

  • On the internet: You can register here at CSU Continuing Education's website. Please remember to read the entire "Things You Should Know" section before proceeding. If you have any questions, email us.
  • In person: CSU Continuing Education is located on the Campus of CSU at the corner of East Lindsay and College Drive. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. No cash is available after 4:30 pm. After 4:30 pm please have the exact change or plan to pay by check or credit card.

Make checks payable to Columbus State University.

 

  • By mail: Send your check or money order to:

CSU Continuing Education

4225 University Avenue 

Columbus, GA  31907

 

  • By fax: Fax the completed registration form with your Visa/MC/American Express card information to 706.569.3113.

 

  • By phone: Use your Visa/MC/American Express to register between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm each day at 706.507.8070.

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Transfers/Credits/Refunds: If you cannot attend a course as planned, you may receive a CSU Continuing Education class credit. You must notify Continuing Education three business days prior to the first class meeting. Credits may be applied toward the cost of any future Continuing Education course within one year from date of issue.

 

 If you choose to withdraw from a class, please notify us before 5:00 pm at least three business days prior to the class start date. A full refund will be issued, minus a $15 processing fee. If you withdraw after the three-business-day deadline, but before the class begins, you will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after a class begins.

Continuing Education is self-supporting and all costs are covered through student registration fees. In the event of cancellation or changes of times and dates, we will attempt to notify you at least two business days before the course begins.


 Classroom Policy: Continuing Education reserves the right to change class locations, schedules, fees, instructors when necessary.

Please no audio or video tape recording during classes without prior permission from the instructor. CSU Continuing Education is pleased to welcome and admit students of any race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin to all classes.

Our classrooms can sometimes be too warm or cool. For your comfort, we recommend that you dress in layers or bring a light jacket with you to class.

 


Dates Closed: 2009 (Dates change annually)

New Years Day - January 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 19

Memorial Day - Monday, May 25

Fourth of July - Friday, July 3

Labor Day - Monday, September 7

Thanksgiving - Thursday-Friday, November 26-27

December Holidays - Tuesday-Monday, December 21-27

 


 Inclement Weather:  Columbus State University will not issue refunds for classes which have been postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.We will make every effort to reschedule such classes. Listen to local radio or television stations for information about closings.


Where Classes Meet:  Most Continuing Education classes meet at the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center on the CSU main campus or the Rankin Arts Center in Uptown Columbus. Specific directions are sent with your course confirmation tickets. Summer Camps will meet as specified on your course confirmation ticket.

 Directions:

The Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center is conveniently located on the corner of East Lindsay Drive and College Drive in the main CSU Campus. Directions/Campus Map

 The Rankin Arts Center and Ballet Conservatory are located on the second floor of the Rankin building in Uptown Columbus. The entrance to the Rankin Arts Center is located at 1004 Broadway, on the east side of the street, just north of the corner of 10th Street and Broadway. Enter under the balcony and take the lobby elevator to the second floor.Directions and Map from the Rankin Arts Center site. Free parking with a two-hour limit is available on the street. Parking is also available in the city-owned parking garage which is located on Broadway directly across the street from the RiverCenter.  - .


 

Continuing Education Units (CEU): The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized measurement of non-credit course work. One CEU (1.0) may be awarded for each ten hours of participation in an approved program. We keep a permanent record of participation in selected programs, issue a certificate to acknowledge successful completion of the program, and provide official transcripts to you and your employer. All requests for transcripts must be in writing


Students with Disabilities - Our facilities are designed to assist people with disabilities. We provide electronic doors, wide sidewalks, a spacious elevator, and handicap restroom areas. Also, our facilities have braille labeling. View ADA compliance statement


Military - Many Continuing Education certificate courses are approved for funding by the Department of Veterans Service. Check with your Veterans Affairs Representative to see if you are eligible for Financial Aid. For further information or to inquire about a specific certification course, call 706.507.8070.

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