What is Continuing Education?

Continuing Education is an organizational unit within Eastern Michigan University through which credit and non-credit programs are offered.


How do courses offered through Continuing Education differ from those offered by the University?

Since each course offered through Continuing Education must be approved by the EMU academic department offering the course, there is absolutely no difference in terms of academic credit or quality of instruction. There is, however, a difference in where, when, and how courses are offered. Most courses offered by the University are held on campus, Monday through Friday, and during the traditional 15- or 7 1/2- week term. Courses offered through Continuing Education, however, are offered in the evenings during the week, on weekends, at off-campus locations throughout the state, online, and in convenient compressed formats.


Are courses offered through Continuing Education for graduate students only?

No - they're for all students, including undergraduate and graduate, those who live on-campus or off-campus, and those who attend part-time or full-time.


Where can I take a course offered through Continuing Education?

On EMU's main campus in Ypsilanti, as well as at off-campus locations in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Brighton, Livonia, Monroe, Traverse City and Washtenaw County. Other select locations also are available at certain times throughout the year.


Does it cost more to take a course offered through Continuing Education?

The same University tuition and fees apply, with the exception of: - online courses, which have a $40 per credit hour program fee. - independent learning courses, which have a $20 per course program fee. - compressed-format courses offered during the spring/summer in Traverse City and during Winter Break in various northern Michigan locations, of which both have an additional program fee. A list of current tuition and fees is available on the EMU Registar's website.


Who teaches courses offered through Continuing Education?

Faculty, emeritus faculty, and lecturers from EMU's academic departments.


Do I need to be admitted to the University to enroll in a course offered through Continuing Education?

No.


How do I register for a course offered through Continuing Education?

1) Use the University's Web-based registration system at http://my.emich.edu.

NOTE: Registration for for Independent Learning courses must be done using the Independent Learning Registration Form, available as a downloadable PDF or by calling 734.487.1081.

OR

2) Complete and sign a Continuing Education Course Registration Form (click to download in PDF), also available in the back of the Continuing Education Course Bulletin or by calling 800.777.3521

How do I withdraw from a course offered through Continuing Education?

Cancellation of Continuing Education courses can be completed in one of two ways. Students who initially register through the Web-based registration system can also use it to drop a course during the dates specified by the Office of Records and Registration. Students who are not eligible to use the Web-based registration system should submit their cancellation in writing no later than seven business days (no later than four business days for Spring/Summer) past the first day of class for 100-percent tuition refund. After that time period, cancellation must be completed in writing; however, no tuition will be refunded. Courses of two weeks or fewer require written drop notification by the end of the first day of class to receive 100-percent tuition refund. Refer to the EMU Class Schedule for further details.The Course Cancellation form is available as a downloadable PDF (click to download).

I'm an instructor for a Continuing Education course. Where can I get information regarding my roles and responsibilities?

Continuing Education has produced an instructor's manual that is available at: www.ce.emich.edu/faculty.html

How do I ask a question if it's not included in this list of FAQs?

Call 800.777.3521, send an e-mail to Continuing Education, or stop by 101 Boone Hall on EMU's main campus in Ypsilanti.