CEWD Frequently Asked Questions

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, 4^th floor) during our business hours.

Pre-registration is required and is on a first-come, first serve basis. 

Three ways to register: 

1. In-Person: Visit the Continuing Education office during business hours.
2. By Phone: Call 612-659-6500
3. Online: Visit our website for registration details. (Available for classes starting after Jan 1, 2019.)

You MUST bring the following items with you on test day:

• Two forms of signature-bearing identification, one must have a picture. 
• Social Security Number 
• A pencil
• A watch with a second hand
• An application (if recently completed a training course): Testers who have completed an NA or NA/HHA class within the last 2-years must bring an application with section 4 or sections 4 and 5 completed by a training instructor from your school.

Online registration closes two days before a class begins, but you may still register by phone up until the day of class provided space is available.

We encourage you to register as early as possible. We determine if we have sufficient enrollment to run a class about a week in advance.

Please note: If you register fewer than three days before a class starts, we may not be able to provide a book for you until the second class session.

Yes! When registering online, you can create a learner profile for someone else. Each learner must have a separate profile.

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.

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.

In most cases we require at least five students for a class to run. If we have to cancel a class due to low enrollment, we will notify you by email and phone at least 24 hours before the class is scheduled to begin. If we cancel a class, you will receive a full refund of your tuition.

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?

Yes. A third party can pay your course fees directly at the time of registration, or we can bill them provided we receive an authorization for payment.

Authorizations must contain the following information:

• Your name
• The class(es) you're taking
• The total fee authorized for that registration
• The address to which we can send an invoice

Authorizations can be emailed to continuing.education@minneapolis.edu or delivered in person. Authorizations must be accompanied by your complete registration information (your name, address, phone, email).

Continuing Education classes are non-credit, so they do not qualify you for financial aid. Minneapolis College does not currently have any scholarship programs for non-credit courses.

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.

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. 

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:

• Four Seasons Dance Studio
• St Louis Park Community Education
• St. Paul College
• Learning Journeys

Minneapolis College has a parking ramp located across Hennepin Avenue from the main campus, connected by skyway.

It requires a \$5 payment upon entry. Each entry lane is equipped with an auto-cashier that accepts cash, Visa, or MasterCard. Discounted parking (\$2.50 per entry) is available by purchasing parking vouchers in the Minneapolis College Bookstore. Tell the cashier you are a Continuing Education student.

Metered street parking is also available around campus, payable with quarters or a credit card, or via the City of Minneapolis parking app.

When visiting Minneapolis College from out of town, there are many hotel options near the Minneapolis College campus.

Below is a listing of nearby options:

• Residence Inn by Marriott. 45 So. 8^th St. Minneapolis, MN 55402. 612.677.1000
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites. 225 S 11th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612.341.3300
• Double Tree Suites – Minneapolis. 1101 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612.332.6800
• Hilton Minneapolis. 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612.376.1000
• Millennium Minneapolis. 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612.332.6000
• Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612.370.1234

When visiting Minneapolis College’s convenient downtown location, you will find a wide variety of food options on and off campus. 

Below is a listing of nearby options:

On campus dining:

• Visit our dining webpage.

Coffee Shops:

• Caribou Coffee. 1201 Hennepin Ave. 

Near campus dining:

• Subway. Deli. 1260 Hennepin Ave.
• Eli’s. American. 1225 Hennepin Ave. 
• Buca di Beppo. Italian. 1204 Harmon Pl. 
• Butcher & the Boar. American. 1121 Hennepin Ave. 

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.

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.

We can provide certificates of completion for individual classes or for certificate/series programs upon request. To request your certificate of completion, call or email our office and we will mail you one, deliver it to your next class, or you may pick it up at our office. 

In order to qualify for a certificate of completion for an individual class or a certificate/series, you must complete all required coursework and meet attendance requirements (as verified by instructor attendance records). Your hours attended will be reflected on your transcript and certificate of completion.

Most classes we offer can be tailored to your needs and delivered at your work site for a group of employees. Contact our Customized Training Representatives to find out more.

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.

Minneapolis College is committed to protecting your privacy online. We do not sell or trade your personal information to others.

If you have any additional questions, please connect with us at 612-659-6500 or continuing.education@minneapolis.edu.