Continuing Education

4 Ways to Register*

Internet:

Submit Online Registration Form
(On-line registrations require Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.)

Fax:

Fax the Printable Registration Form and payment to (901) 333-4519. (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or Company Billing Authorization)

Mail:

Mail Printable Registration Form and payment to:
(Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or Company Billing Authorization)

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Continuing Education
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134

In Person:

Bring Printable Registration Form and payment to:
(Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or signed Company Billing Authorization)

Southwest's Continuing Education Office
5983 Macon Cove
Farris Building, 2nd Floor, Rm 2001
Memphis, TN 38134
(Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

*Students should read the important registration information below. Students wishing to enroll in credit classes should pay special attention to the sections concerning tuition, prerequisites and hepatitis awareness requirements before submitting their registration. If you have any questions, please call (901) 333-4455.

CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENT
A Continuing Education student is a student who is enrolled in credit or non-credit courses as a non-degree student. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or veteran’s benefits. Application of credit courses towards a degree can occur only after the student has received approval of the department head and has made application for and met all the requirements for admission to the degree program.

PREREQUISITES
Some classes have prerequisites and/or special testing or admission requirements. Prerequisites are listed with each course description. Students should make sure they have met the required prerequisites or have a signed Prerequisite Waiver Form from the department chair prior to submitting their registration. If prerequisites were met at another college, students may need to provide official transcripts.

HEPATITIS AWARENESS/WAIVER FOR NEW CREDIT STUDENTS
Students who are registering for credit classes for the first-time must also complete and submit a Hepatitis Awareness Form with their application. Vaccination is not required.

TUITION AND FEES FOR NON-CREDIT CLASSES
Students pay stated fee and any additional fees outlined in the course description. Application, technology, activity, International Education, and late fees do not apply to non-credit classes. Prices are subject to change. Students will always have the choice to enroll or not enroll when tuition and fees are increased.

TUITION AND FEES FOR CREDIT CLASSES
Click here to see tuition tables:http://www.southwest.tn.edu/cashier/tuition.htm. Prices published in the Continuing Education Brochure are based on In-State Residency Classifications. Credit Pricing is determined by the Tennessee Board of Regents and is subject to change. In some cases, prices printed in our brochure may not reflect the latest increase. Students will always have the choice to either enroll or not enroll when tuition and fees are increased.

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION WAIVERS FOR PART-TIME CREDIT STUDENTS
Persons employed full-time in Tennessee and enrolling part-time are eligible for in-state tuition. Residents of Marshall and Desoto counties in Mississippi and residents of Crittenden and Mississippi counties in Arkansas enrolling part-time may request an Out-of-State Tuition Fee Waiver. A large number of slots are available for students from these counties. Some Visa types for non-US citizens may dictate out-of-state rates.

PAYMENT METHODS:
Registrations must be submitted with payment. (Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or signed Company Billing Authorization.)

RETURNED CHECK FEE
If a check is returned for insufficient funds, a $30 penalty is assessed and the student is withdrawn from school. For reinstatement to class, the student must redeem the cheek and pay the $30 penalty fee (in cash) within 10 banking days. All other retained checks are to subject to a $30 penalty fee.

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Textbooks are required for most classes and may be purchased in the campus bookstores. Call the Macon Cove Campus Bookstore at (901) 333-4227 or the Union Avenue Campus Bookstore at (901) 333-5452. Do not write in or unwrap your books until the first class meeting. Be sure to keep your receipt and familiarize yourself with bookstore policies.

MAPS AND LOCATIONS
Southwest offers classes at several locations. Please familiarize yourself with the maps.

PARKING
Parking is free on all of Southwest’s campuses. Students attending one of the main campuses are required to register their vehicles with the Campus Police Office and obtain a free decal to display in their cars. In addition, students who are enrolled in course(s) at other locations who wish to use the services of the main campuses are also required to obtain the free decal. To pick up decal, take tuition receipt to the Campus Police Office. Students will also need to know tag, make and model of vehicle. Students enrolled in computer seminars through the Computer Resource Center may print out a parking pass from the web at www.southwest.tn.edu/crc/parking.htm.

DAYS OF THE WEEK
Southwest uses the following legend to represent days of the week.

M = Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Fridays, S=Saturdays, U=Sundays, MW=Mondays & Wednesdays, TR=Tuesdays & Thursdays, SU=Saturdays & Sundays, etc.

CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES
Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, postpone, limit enrollment, split or combine classes, and change instructors and class locations when necessary.

CREDIT REFUND POLICY
Southwest will refund 100% of fees if the class is canceled by the college. To withdraw from a credit class with 100% refund, the student must officially withdraw before the first day of the semester term. If student officially withdraws during the first day of the fall or spring semesters through the 14^th calendar day, students will receive a 75% refund. If a student withdraws during the 15^th calendar day through 25% of the semester term, the student will receive a 25% refund. After the 25% refund period, students will not receive a refund. The 75%/25% refunds for the shorter summer semester will be prorated. Check the academic calendar for specific dates.

NON-CREDIT REFUND POLICY
A full refund of non-credit course fees will be granted if requested at least two business days prior to the course start date. There are no refunds thereafter. If you need to cancel your registration, call the Continuing Education office during normal office hours [8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] at (901) 333-4207 or the Computer Resource Center at (901) 333-4277. If for any reason the college cancels the class or is unable to fulfill your registration request, you will receive a full refund of non-credit course fees four to six weeks from the date the payment was processed. Any exceptions to this stated refund policy must be submitted using the refund appeal process stated in the College Catalog.

SENIOR CITIZENS AND/OR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (CREDIT COURSES ONLY)
Tennessee residents who are 60 years of age or older or permanently disabled as defined under T.C.A. section 49-7-113 can audit credit courses without paying maintenance fees. Students will be still be assessed a $5 application fee (if not previously paid) and a $10 campus access fee. Tennessee residents who are 65 years of age or older or permanently disabled can take one or more classes for credit at a reduced rate of $75 per semester, a $5 application fee (if not previously paid) and a $10 campus access fee. Students seeking discounts under this category must register during late registration on a space availability basis. See Calendar for specific dates. Discounts do not apply for non-credit classes.