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Browse our catalog online: Click on courses on the menu bar to the left. Browse by content area, or search by title, instructor, or dates. Full course descriptions, teacher biographies, directions, and other pertinent course information can be accessed by clicking on the dark green links. Request a catalog: Click on the catalog image in the top left to provide us with your mailing address and we will send you a catalog. Sign in: If you are new to our site, you will need to create a new student profile. Creating a profile will provide you with your own personal, password-protected account. Having an account will allow you to register online and track your course selections. Click on "sign in" on the menu bar to the left and follow the prompts. Items in blue are required information. Please choose a login that you will remember easily. The demographic information is optional, and is used by the College strictly for planning and statistical purposes. You will receive a copy of your profile via email. After you have created a student profile (and on subsequent visits when you sign in), you will notice additional menu options that will allow you to edit your profile, check your current registrations, and view your transactions. Register Online: Browse through the catalog and click the boxes next to the classes that you are interested in; then add them to your shopping cart. Follow the directions to complete your registration at our secured site with your credit card. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours. Contact us for more information: If you have any questions about using this site, please don't hesitate to contact us, by email or by calling 651-423-8612. Continuing Education offers four terms each year: the winter term runs January through March; the spring term runs April through May; the summer term runs June through August; and the fall term runs September through December. Class days, dates, and times are specified in the course descriptions and printed on email confirmations. What holidays does Continuing Education observe? Continuing Education is closed New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Specifics about scheduling are included with each course description. Classes meet at the main campus in Rosemount, at the IT Training Center in Eagan and at the Partners in Higher Education site in Apple Valley. Class locations and directions will be noted in the course description and on your confirmation. Who is eligible to take Continuing Education classes? Continuing Education welcomes people from all communities and of any race, color, sexual orientation, religion, and national or ethnic origin. Classes are open to people of high-school age and older, unless otherwise indicated in the course description. Registration opens 90 days before the start of a term and stays open until the first day of the class as long as space remains available. Many classes fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early. What are your policies for payment of fees? Full tuition must accompany your registration. Payment may be made by check, money order, cash, Mastercard, or Visa. No. On the internet: You can register for Continuing Education classes by clicking on the "sign in" link at left. Then click on the "courses" link to browse through our catalog. When you find classes that you want to take, add them to your shopping cart and then complete your order via our secure server. By mail: Mail your completed registration form with check or money order to: Continuing Education, Dakota County Technical College, 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. In person: You may register in person at the main campus in Rosemount, at the IT Training Center in Eagan and at the Partners in Higher Education site in Apple Valley. Can I sign up a friend or family member? When registering online, each person must have a student profile. If you are registering by mail, complete separate registration forms for each person. Can I purchase gift certificates? Yes. Share the magic of lifelong learning! Purchase a gift certificate for a specific class or for a dollar amount that can be applied to a class of the recipient’s choice. Click on "Buy eGift Card" on the upper right corner to purchase. How will I know if I get into a class? If you register yourself online, you will be able to see whether there is still space available in a class. Once you complete the necessary payment information, you are registered. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours. If you provide an email address when you register by mail or fax, you will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours after we process your registration. If you do not have email but would like a confirmation, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your registration. What happens if a course is full? If the course you select is full, you can request to be placed on a waiting list. If you paid by credit card, your account will not be charged. If you paid with separate checks for each course, your check will not be deposited. If you paid with one check for more than one class, you will have credit in your account. If space opens up in the class, we will advise you. Can a class be cancelled because of low enrollment? 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 at least two days before the class is scheduled to begin. If you need more notice, we suggest you call or email the office to check enrollment. If we have to cancel your class, you can request a full refund of your tuition or transfer to another course of your choice, space permitting. What if I cannot attend a course as planned? If you need to withdraw from a class and notify us at least five business days before the class starts, you will receive a credit or refund of the course fee. If you notify us fewer than five days before the class starts, and we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list, you will receive a credit or full refund of the course fee. No refunds will be made once a class has started, but you may request to be transferred to another class if space is available. What happens in case of inclement weather? For announcements of school closings due to inclement weather, please check our website, call (651-423-8612, or listen to WCCO 830AM. The Adult School will not issue refunds for classes that have been postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control. We will make every effort to reschedule such classes. Students may not make up absences by attending classes other than their own. If a class session is postponed by an instructor or due to extreme weather, a make-up will be scheduled. What if I am not satisfied with a class? We are proud of the quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied with a class, please contact us immediately and we will do everything within our power to address your concerns. How do I access my online class? If you registered for a class offered online through Ed2Go, you will access your class through this site by doing the following: Log into your account using your user name and password at http://dctc.augusoft.net/
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