Continuing Education General Information

Great care has been taken to provide accurate information about the courses in this schedule. Occasionally, an error may occur. Information is subject to change and/or correction. Enrollment in Continuing Education classes and programs is limited to persons 18 years and older except where otherwise noted. Registration for classes closes three business days before class start date unless otherwise noted in course description.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many questions you may have can be answered in our Continuing Education FAQs.

Online Classes

Students registering for online classes must have a valid email address and reliable internet connection. A link to your online class will be emailed to you two business days before the class start date. If you do not receive this, please call 314-984-7777 during business hours. More information on our online classes can be found on the Support for Online Classes webpage.

Registration closes three business days prior to class start date unless otherwise specified in the course description.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

All students are responsible for adhering to college policies and procedures. Please refer to the Student Conduct Rights and Responsibilities page.

Class Changes/Postponement/Cancellation

Any course changes in dates, times or locations will be emailed to students using the email address provided during course enrollment. Because Continuing Education (non-credit) classes are self-supporting, the decision to run a class is based on the number of students enrolled. The College reserves the right to cancel if sufficient enrollment is not achieved. For changes and cancellations due to low enrollment, students will be notified by email. Full refunds will be issued for classes canceled by the College unless noted otherwise in the catalog. Please call 314-984-7777 with any questions.

Inclement Weather

Occasionally, Continuing Education classes are canceled due to inclement weather. Location closings will be posted at stlcc.edu. To sign up for automated SMS notifications of STLCC campus closures or emergencies, visit stlcc.edu/alerts. When St. Louis Community College cancels classes, online and off-campus classes are also canceled. In addition, when a particular host school district or institution closes, the Continuing Education classes at that location will not meet. Find out more about STLCC's inclement weather and emergency communication process.

Health and Safety Guidelines

Classes offered in-person may be rescheduled, canceled or transitioned to an online format. Students are required to follow all health and safety directives by St. Louis Community College and local health protocols.

Credit Card Processing Fee

A 2.75% third party processing fee will be added for class registrations made via debit and credit cards. This fee is nonrefundable. Payment may alternatively be made via check through mail-in registration.

Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy

If you wish to withdraw from a class, you will receive a full refund for most classes if the class is dropped three business days before the first meeting. See the course schedule for classes (such as day trips) that require notice of more than three business days for cancellation and eligibility for a refund.

Requests for withdrawals must be submitted in writing to a Continuing Education office by email at CEdropbox@stlcc.edu or via mail to: 3221 McKelvey Road, Suite 250, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Calculation of refunds will be based on the date the request is received via email or the postmarked date.

Time of Withdrawal	Percentage Refund
Three business days prior to the first class meeting. Must be submitted in writing.	100%
Two business days prior to the first class meeting or after the class has begun.	None

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For some special programs and classes an earlier withdrawal deadline may apply. This deadline will be in the course description.

A student may receive either a full or partial refund for exceptional circumstances. For exceptional circumstances, refunds requests must be submitted in writing (email or mail) within 10 business days after the class start date to be considered. Supporting documentation may be required.

Fee Reduction for Individuals Age 60 and Older

At the time of registration, individuals age 60 and older may enroll in select courses for a reduced fee. Class costs are provided in each catalog course listing and online course description. Contact the CE office for questions regarding the reduced rate. Reduction will be calculated at check-out.

Senior Citizen Scholarship

For information, please call 314-984-7777.

Unattended Children

Students are not permitted to bring children to class, nor should children be left unattended in the halls, offices, library or common areas. The College reserves the right to protect the safety and welfare of unattended children. If students leave children unattended, College will institute disciplinary action.

Textbooks

Unless otherwise noted in the course description, textbooks can be purchased either at online retailers or via web order through the STLCC online bookstore for home delivery or on-campus pick-up (on-site STLCC campus bookstore textbook purchase not available). Most online STLCC bookstore orders are filled and shipped within three business days. Visit stlcc.textbookx.com and select the arrow under "View your course items." On the next screen, select “Continuing Education” at the first down menu for options to find your specific course. At the checkout page, select guest and enter your email to get started.

Safety and Program Guidelines for Youth Classes

All children under the age of 16 who are enrolled in programs through the St. Louis Community College Office of Continuing Education must be accompanied and signed in by a responsible party at the beginning of each program session. In addition, a responsible party must also meet the participant at the end of the session and sign them out. Appropriate behavior is expected. Students may be dismissed for misbehavior.

Firearms on College Property

No person (except for licensed police officers) shall possess or carry any firearm, visible or concealed, on College property (including College buildings and grounds – leased or owned by the College – College athletic fields and parking lots) or in any College vehicle or at College sponsored events on or off College property.

Non-Discrimination

St. Louis Community College is committed to creating inclusive, welcoming, and respectful learning and working environments focused on the needs of our diverse communities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. The College’s nondiscrimination policies apply to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission, or financial aid programs, and all of its educational programs or activities.

For information or concerns related to discrimination or sexual harassment, contact Director for Community Standards/Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Nicholson, MS, LPC, at 314-539-5345.

Protection of Intellectual Property

The content of each course consists of intellectual property of the College and the faculty member. Recording of course lectures, discussions and materials, or distribution/transmission of the course content, is prohibited. The reason for this policy is to protect the intellectual property of the College and faculty member, to protect the copyright interests in course materials and to protect the privacy interests of students participating in this course. Public distribution or transmission to publicly accessible web environments may constitute copyright infringement and may subject the student to disciplinary action under applicable College policies.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in any program or activity, please contact the Access Office at stlcc.edu/disability as soon as possible in advance of the program for consideration of your request. A student may submit this application at any time during their enrollment, but the College recommends submitting the application as early as possible to allow time to make any necessary arrangements.

Environmental Health and Safety

Some Continuing Education courses involve work with materials and products that require special handling. Please refer to STLCC’s Environmental Health and Safety page for additional information.

Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability

* Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability must be signed at first class.

St. Louis Community College assumes no liability for accidents or injuries that may occur while participating in Continuing Education classes and programs and provides no funds to cover medical costs or expenses. Students are reminded that participation is voluntary. A signed waiver is required for participation in select courses and participants must be age 18 or older. It is strongly recommended that all students have their own health insurance. St. Louis Community College Continuing Education seeks to provide courses that are academically interesting and create opportunities for members to broaden their scope and interests. The material presented in these courses is for informational purposes only, and the views and opinions expressed in class are strictly those of the instructor.

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