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Administrative Policies Information on Auditing, Dropping,
Refunds and More
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Minimum and Maximum
Enrollment: Some continuing education courses
are offered contingent on a minimum number of learners.
If the minimum enrollment for a course is not met,
the course may be cancelled. Tuition and fees are
fully refunded when a course is cancelled. Enrollment
may be limited and applicants will be notified if
not accepted into a course.
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Auditing a Course: Requests
to audit a course are only accepted through the second
week of the course and must be approved by the instructor.
Students must submit their request to the instructor.
If approved, the student and the instructor should
contact the registration coordinator
at 406-994-7027 or ContinuingEd@montana.edu regarding
any change of status. Please note that there are no
reduced tuition rates for students auditing courses.
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Graduate Level
Course: Courses numbered 500 and above are
considered graduate level courses. Students wishing
to take a graduate level course must be a graduate
student (degree seeking or non-degree seeking) or
must petition the Graduate Office if an undergraduate
student. The petition must be filed in the Graduate
Office prior to registering for the course and petitions
could be denied due to the student's ineligibility.
A student failing to follow these requirements will
not receive credit for the course.
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Materials Policy: Most
courses will not provide a refund on materials.
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Registration and
Fees: Course prices vary by program. Full
payment is due at the time of registration. Financial
Aid may be available; please check with the financial
aid office. Extended University courses do
not qualify for staff, faculty, or veteran fee waivers.
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Dropping from a
Course: Drop and drop with a W (withdraw)
dates are dependant on course length. See chart below
Drop Policy
^ |
Drop with no
grade |
* |
Drop with W (withdraw)
on the transcript* |
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No Drops or Withdraws |
Length of Course in Weeks
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of Completed Instruction |
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or less |
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*Instructor approval needed for all
drops with a W
Drop requests should be submitted to
the Extended University registration coordinator
at 406-994-7027 or ContinuingEd@montana.edu.
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Refund and Cancellation
Policy: All drops will be assessed a minimum
$50 administrative fee. Refunds are dependent on
course length and are calculated according to the
following chart. Occasionally courses have special
refund policies which are stated on the course description.
Refund Policy
x |
Refunded 100%
of tuition* |
y |
Refunded 75% of tuition* |
o |
Refunded 50% of tuition* |
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No Refunds |
*All drops will be assessed a minimum $50 administrative
fee.
Length of Course in Weeks
Week
of Completed Instruction |
1
or less |
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Course
registration to start date |
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Week
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Registration
Priority for Sponsored Courses: Registration
priority for sponsored online courses may be given
to students who have never taken a sponsored course.
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Refunds for Military/Emergency
Service Extended University will
abide by the Montana State University policy regarding
students who are called to military and/or emergency
service. Under extraordinary circumstances and with
appropriate documentation, Extended University will refund 100%
tuition to students who are delayed or disrupted
by their official/emergency duties from attending
classes as scheduled.
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Questions: Contact
the Extended University registration coordinator
at 406-994-7027 or ContinuingEd@montana.edu for
any questions about the administrative policies.
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