CEWD Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
How do I register?
Online: Visit our Continuing Education Course Schedule
- Browse for classes by category or search by class name and number.
- Find the class you're looking for and add it to your cart.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a new account or retrieve your existing account.
- Complete your registration on our secure site with a credit card payment. You'll receive an receipt/confirmation of your purchase by email.
By phone: Call us during business hours at 612-659-6500 to register and pay with a credit card.
In-person: Visit our office located in suite T.4900 (Technical Building, 4th floor) during our business hours.
When can I register?
Online registration for most classes closes three days before a class begins, but you may register by phone up until the day that class begins provided space is available. Registration for some classes closes earlier. The registration cutoff date is found in course details on the online registration page.
We encourage you to register as early as possible. We determine if we have sufficient enrollment to run class about one week in advance.
Can I sign up a friend or family member?
Yes! When registering online, you can create a learner profile for someone else. Each learner must have a separate profile.
How will I know if I get into class?
If you register online and complete the checkout and payment process, you are registered. You will receive an automatic email confirmation.
If you do not provide an email address, you will not receive a confirmation. You are welcome to call us at 612-659-6500 to confirm your registration.
What happens if a course is full?
If you’re registering for a course and it is full, you can request to be placed on the waiting list. If space opens up in the class, we will contact the first person on the waiting list by email. You will have 24 hours to register (preferably online) before we move to the next person on the list. You cannot be placed on a waiting list if you don’t provide an email address.
Can a class be cancelled because of low enrollment?
Classes without sufficient enrollment will be cancelled. If we cancel a class, we will notify you by email and provide a full refund of registration fees.
Payment
What are your policies for payment of class fees?
Full payment must accompany your registration. Payment may be made by check, money order, cash, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.
Checks returned to the College for insufficient funds will result in a $25 charge.
Can a third party (employer, workforce agency) pay my fees?
If your employer or other agency is covering your registration fees, download the Third Party Contact Form and have the sponsoring employer or agency return the completed form to continuing.education@minneapolis.edu.
Can I use financial aid? Do you offer scholarships?
Participation in Continuing Education classes result in CEU award, but not college credit. Because participation does not result in college credit award, you may not use financial aid for Continuing Education classes. Minneapolis College does not currently offer scholarships for Continuing Education classes.
How do I cancel or transfer my registration? What is your cancellation/refund policy?
Please call us at 612-659-6500 to cancel or transfer your registration.
Our refund policy: If you need to cancel your registration and do so at least three full business days before the class starts, you will receive a full refund. No refunds will be granted for cancellations requested fewer than three full business days before a class starts.
Are there any discounts?
There is a discount for seniors. Call 612-659-5000 for more information.
We occasionally run discount promotions. Join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn to receive them.
Attending Classes
Where do classes meet? How do I get there?
Most Continuing Education classes meet at our downtown campus. Getting to Minneapolis College is easy.
Some classes meet at our community partners’ sites, in which case those locations will be noted in the class description and on your confirmation. You can find details about those locations on our partners' websites:
Where do I park at Minneapolis College?
Minneapolis College has a parking ramp located across Hennepin Avenue from the main campus, connected by skyway.
It requires a fee for entry, however, most CEWD class incorporate parking fees within the fee for the class. Please reference the CEWD class description and your registration confirmation email for information about parking.
Metered street parking is also available around campus, payable with quarters or a credit card, or via the City of Minneapolis parking app.
Are classes ever cancelled?
Due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances, a course may be cancelled. You will be notified by email and/or phone at least 24 hours in advance of the class start date.
In the event of inclement weather, please stay tuned to local media sources for Minneapolis College closure notices, or check the Minneapolis College website.
Other Questions
Where can I find information on Accessibility Resources?
Minneapolis College is committed to providing equal access to education for all students. Students who have a disability, or believe they may have a disability, are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Resource Center as soon as possible to determine eligibility and/or request reasonable accommodations. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Accommodations are not provided retroactively, so it is essential to discuss your needs early. All accommodation discussions will remain confidential. Additionally, only accommodations approved by the Accessibility Resource Center will be provided.
Can I get a certificate of completion that shows my contract hours/CEUs?
Certificates of completion for individual classes and/or for certificate programs are available upon request. Contact Continuing Education at 612-659-6500 or continuing.education@minneapolis.edu to request a certificate.
In order to qualify for a certificate of completion for an individual class or certificate program, you must complete all required coursework and meet attendance requirements as verified by instructor attendance records. The total hours attended will be noted on the certificate of completion.
How do I schedule training to be offered onsite at my business?
We help businesses solve complex problems by working alongside them to develop and deliver training that is customized to their specific business needs and talent development goals. Contact our Customized Training Representatives to learn more.
I'd like to teach a class for you. What do I do?
We're always looking for new course ideas, and welcome proposals from instructors. Please download our course proposal form, complete, and return along with your resume and class syllabus.
What is your privacy policy?
Minneapolis College is committed to protecting your privacy online. We do not sell or trade your personal information to others.
I have a question that wasn't listed above - who do I contact?
If you have any additional questions, please connect with us at 612-659-6500 or continuing.education@minneapolis.edu.