Continuing Education: General Information / FAQ

Last updated: April 27, 2007

 General Information

1.  All Continuing Education Students will register at the first class meeting, unless it is a Pre-Pay designated class.

2.  The present registration system (as of July 1, 2007) requires the assignment of a separate student identification control number for student accountability and to receipt/credit of all the applicable tuition/fees/money (cash, checks, credit cards, scholarship funding, etc.).  This is NOT a substitute Social Security Number, only a computerized identification control number for individual student records.

3.  Registration fees for Continuing Education Occupational courses vary, based upon the actual total hours of the course; Community Service course fees vary; and Adult Basic Education and Adult High School courses are free (all are subject to change by State legislation). Senior citizens, 65 years of age and older, who meet North Carolina requirements as a resident for tuition purposes, may enroll in any course free of charge, unless the course is designated as "self-supporting". There is no registration fee for job-related courses for law enforcement, firemen, and rescue personnel. Self-supporting registration fees vary. There are NO fee exemptions for self-supporting classes.

4.  Payment for registration fees may be provided by cash, personal or company check, or Master Card/VISA/Diner's Club credit cards. Verification of identification may be requested. If payment is to be provided by company purchase order or request on letterhead company stationery, the original should either be provided to the college's Business Office prior to the convening date of the class or hand-carried in the possession of the student(s) registering. The purchase order or letter must state the total amount authorized, the names or number of students authorized, the complete billing address of the company involved, a telephone number of the company, and a typed name and original signature of the authorizing company official. A copy of the purchase order or letter is not sufficient for authorization and the student(s) will not be allowed to register or attend the class.

Registration Procedures

TO PRE-REGISTER: To pre-register for a specific course, contact may be made either in person or by telephone to provide the required information to save you a spot in a class. No further action is required until the first class meeting, at which time the registration fees will be collected and the registration forms completed. The primary telephone numbers are 252-638-7248 at the New Bern Campus.  For classes originating from or at the Havelock Campus, the number is 252-444-6013 (Havelock Campus on Cunningham Blvd.) 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.  The phone number aboard MCAS Cherry Point is 252-444-6000.

TO PRE-PAY: For ONLY those classes so designated, this is to allow the student to complete the payment and registration procedures PRIOR to the first class meeting. The initial pre-registration may be completed by telephone, but the actual signing-up for the class must be accomplished at the Continuing Education Administrative Offices located in Building G on the main Campus in New Bern; at the Havelock Campus aboard MCAS Cherry Point, Building 4335, Room 109; or at the Havelock Campus at 305 Cunningham Blvd. in Havelock. All registration forms and payments (as applicable) must be completed two days PRIOR to the first day of class to ensure that sufficient enrollment is present to convene the class. Individuals who have not completed their Pre-Pay registration at this time will have their class seats made available to those on the waiting lists. If there is insufficient enrollment at that time, full refunds will be processed for those who have pre-paid. For those individuals who are "Fee Exempt", e.g., individuals 65 years of age and over, the registration forms must still be completed two days prior to the first day of class.

PRE-PAY (PHONE / E-MAIL / FAX) ONLY:  Students who desire to register for a Pre-Pay Class by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail may do so.  Students who desire to pre-register over the telephone must provide their credit card numbers (MC, Visa, Diner's Club only) and enough information to complete the pre-registration process.  The actual documentation to register for the class, i.e. Student Registration Form, CE Student Class Roster, etc. must also be completed at the convening of the first scheduled class.  Please remember that your seat in the class is not guaranteed for a Pre-Pay Class until your class tuition fees are paid.  All the Student Registration, Student Class Roster, and CE Credit Card forms are provided for your use in MS Word at the following links:

Student Registration form (MS Word 2003 doc file)

Student Class Roster form (MS Word 2003 doc file)

Credit Card Authorization form (MS Word 2003 doc file)

They cannot be completed on-line at this time, but must be downloaded, printed, and completed in black pen ink/typed.  Students who do not have internet access and who cannot come to our offices also can request that the actual registration forms be faxed or mailed to them and either faxed or mailed back to our offices with the appropriate payment(s), if required. 

REGULAR REGISTRATION: Will be accomplished at the first scheduled class meeting. At this time, the students will complete the appropriate registration forms, pay ALL fees (as applicable), and all appropriate signatures obtained. Class cannot commence until these items are completed.

5.  UNDER-AGE STUDENTS: Students ages 16-17 years must have a signed release form PRIOR to enrolling in class. Students who are 18 years old and still attending High School must obtain a release from the school. Students less than 16 years of age may NOT enroll.  The form is provided below at the following link.  It cannot be completed on-line at this time, but must be downloaded, printed, and completed in black pen ink/typed.

UnderAge Release Form (MS Word 2003 doc file)

6.  CANCELLATIONS: The college reserves the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment or attendance.

7.  TRANSCRIPTS:  Craven Community College holds all student records in confidence.  Placement credentials, transcripts, and other pertinent information will be made available only upon request of the student.  The student must sign a statement authorizing release before a transcript will be sent to the student, other colleges, employers, and/or other agencies.  Transcripts will not be released by e-mail or by facsimilie (FAX) requests.  Federal law requires all schools to obtain the student's original signature prior to release of such records.  The first official transcript is free.  All subsequent or additional copies are $1.00 each.  Checks should be made payable to Craven Community College.  The form is provided below at the following link.  It cannot be completed on-line at this time, but must be downloaded, printed, completed in black pen ink/typed and mailed with an original signature to the below address.  This Transcript Request does not pertain to Curriculum (degree completion) records and that must be a separate request.

Transcript Request Form (MS Word 2003 doc file)

The Transcript Request for Continuing Education may be mailed or delivered to:

By Mail:  Craven Community College               
             Continuing Education
             800 College Court
             New Bern, NC 28562
             252-636-7248

8.  HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES) - subject to modification:

The Campus, specifically Continuing Education, is closed on these days. No classes will be held on these dates without the express approval of the Associate Vice President for Instruction.

9.  Class schedules are subject to change, without prior notification, due to instructor or classroom availability.

10.  For further information concerning courses, call 252-638-7248 (New Bern Main Campus) or 252-444-6013 (Havelock Campus), between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Mondays through Friday.

All other course fees are varied, e.g., self-supporting, community service, etc.

Refund Policy

Only students in the WORKFORCE/OCCUPATIONAL CLASSES may request a registration fee refund by filling out an official withdrawal/refund request form in the Continuing Education Division office in or at the main or Havelock campus offices.

1. The student will be eligible for a 100% refund if he/she officially withdraws from the class(es) PRIOR TO the first class meeting.

2. The student will be eligible for a 100% refund if an applicable class fails to "make" due to insufficient enrollment.

3. The student will be eligible for a 75% refund if the student officially withdraws from a class that has begun, if the official withdrawal from the class is PRIOR TO OR ON the 10% point of the scheduled hours of the class.

4. The student will be eligible for a 75% refund if the student officially withdraws from a contact hours class PRIOR TO OR ON the 10th calendar day from the first class meeting.

5. All registration fee(s) for the semester/term may be refunded to the estate of the deceased if the student, having paid the required registration fee for a semester/term, dies during that semester/term (prior to or on the last day of examinations of the semester/term).

6. Students in all other Continuing Education classes WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE for refunds unless the class fails to "make" due to insufficient enrollment.

Repeat Policy

A student who takes the same occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period shall pay their cost for the course based on the amount of funds generated by a student membership hour for occupational extension multiplied by the number of actual hours the class is taught. There is no fee waiver for senior citizens taking an occupational extension class for the third time. This provision is waived if the course repetition is required for certification, licensure, or re-certification.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, please check with your local television or radio station. Every attempt is made to notify students promptly by college personnel of closings or cancellations.

If YOU cannot attend a class for which YOU have pre-registered,
PLEASE call and let US know.
SOMEONE is waiting to take your place!

For more information: Call 252-638-7248 or 252-638-7368

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