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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register, or request changes to my registration?
What is the Student Login?
Are there special registration prices for UNC Charlotte Faculty and Staff?
Do I need to be a UNC Charlotte student in order to register for a continuing education program?
Can I earn academic credit towards a baccalaureate or master's degree by taking a continuing education program?
What types of Professional Credits are offered by UNC Charlotte Continuing Education?
How will I know if a program or class is cancelled because of snow or similar weather conditions?
Is financial assistance available for students in Continuing Education programs?
Are these programs approved for funding for dislocated workers under the Workforce Investment Act?
I am taking a continuing education course. What should I do if I need accommodations for my disability?
What are your Evacuation Procedures involving persons with disabilities?
Are Continuing Education courses eligible for a tax deduction?
Why do I only see recent courses in My Enrollment History?
What do I do if I started a certificate previously and the requirements are now different?
Are there any technical requirements to take online courses?

What is the Student Login?

The Student Login is a portal through which you can update your student profile, access your enrollment history, enroll, submit a request to drop or transfer a course. You may also view your account history, announcements, and upcoming events. In order to use the Student Portal, you will need to obtain a username and password.

New Students
If you are enrolling for the first time, your login information will be created during the registration process. You must provide an e-mail address.

Current Students
Current students can log in using the "Student Login" link on the lower left hand side of our site. Enter your username and password, then select the course in which you wish to enroll. From the course description, click the "Add to Cart" button below the course section information. Continue shopping if you wish to add more classes.

Previous Students
If you have taken courses with Continuing Education prior to 2009, you may have established a student account in our previous registration system. To utilize the new registration system on our current website and have access to the new enhanced features, please create a new account by clicking on the Student Login button on the left menu of our website. Then click the Create a free account button to get started.


Do I need to be a UNC Charlotte student in order to register for a continuing education program?

Absolutely not.  In fact, most of our programs are designed for other audiences, and UNC Charlotte students are not typically enrolled in them.


Can I earn academic credit towards a baccalaureate or master's degree by taking a continuing education program?

No.  Continuing education programs do not award academic credit.  However, many of our continuing education programs award other kinds of credit tied to the requirements of various professions.  For example, many of our programs offer CPEs, which are used by accountants to meet their annual continuing education requirements; other programs offer PDHs for engineers, CLEs for attorneys, PDUs for project managers, etc.  Almost all of our programs are approved to offer CEUs, or Continuing Education Units, which are a standard measure of instructional time and quality that is accepted in many contexts as satisfactory documentation of educational achievement.  The Office of Continuing Education maintains permanent records of the awarding of CEUs and other professional credits and can furnish a transcript to individuals who need to verify their completion of these programs.


How will I know if a program or class is cancelled because of snow or similar weather conditions?

If UNC Charlotte is closed, then the class will not be held.  You may confirm whether the University is closed by telephoning the University Weather Hotline at 704-687-2877.  This information will also be available through local radio and television stations.

Continuing Education will post a link on our homepage on days when weather conditions might make it unclear whether a class will be held as scheduled.  In general, if the University is open, then the class will be held.  Our Weather Information link will take you to any specific information on your program that is available.  In addition, you can always call our main office number (704-687-8900) and inquire about the status of your class.

Please note:  As a program participant, you should use your own best judgment as far as whether it is advisable to drive in snow or similar weather conditions that might be affecting the Charlotte area and/or the area from which you will be driving.  We will work with you if we do not cancel a class but weather-related driving conditions prevent you from attending.


Are Continuing Education courses eligible for a tax deduction?

An individual may be able to claim a tax deduction or a tax credit for the cost of attending this continuing education program.  Please keep a copy of your receipt and consult with your tax advisor about whether your payment meets the regulations that apply to tax deductions and tax credits.


Why do I only see recent courses in My Enrollment History?

With the move to a new registration system in August 2009, courses you have taken previously are securely stored in our previous registration system. Our registration specialists can access your prior records and assist you with transcript requests or any questions you may have. Please contact 704-687-8900 for assistance.


What do I do if I started a certificate previously and the requirements are now different?

Please contact our Registration Center at 704-687-8900 and our registration specialists can review your progress towards certificate completion and assist you with any necessary substitution requests.


Are there any technical requirements to take online courses?

Yes, technical requirements for online courses can be found at our Technical Specifications page.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 
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