Continuing Education FAQ

What about parking?
College owned parking lots are available at all TCC campuses. Students who attend classes at these campuses and/or satellite locations where parking is provided are assessed a parking fee based upon the number of hours in which they are enrolled. This fee is included in the course cost.

Do I need a parking permit?
All TCC campuses require parking permits. You will receive a temporary parking permit in the first class session to display in your car. Even though you won’t have the permit before class, go ahead and park in a campus lot.

What will I need for class?
For most Continuing Education classes, you will receive handout materials and/or a training manual, plus any other supplies needed for the course, when you arrive for class. Costs for these materials are included in the course fee unless stated otherwise in the course description.

What happens if I sign up for a class and later find I cannot attend?
100% refund will be given if a written, telephoned, faxed, or in-person request is made to the Continuing Education office at least 2 business days before the first scheduled class meeting. Refunds cannot be issued for non-attendance. All fees will be refunded if class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds may require up to 14 days to process. The Continuing Education Department reserves the right to amend this policy for specialized events and programs.

Who should take non-credit computer courses?
Any individual wanting to acquire computer skills for the workplace, small business or home use. Our courses are short-term with hands-on training. Class size is small to ensure more individualized attention.

What is a prerequisite and how do I know if I need to take it?
All individuals are expected to have a working knowledge and experience in basic computer operations before enrolling in software specific courses.

1. Proficiency in mouse usage: click, double-click, drag, using the right and left mouse button
2. PC hardware, including: an understanding of storage devices (floppy, hard drive, CD-ROM); memory terms (RAM/ROM); peripherals; printing devices
3. Understanding differences among word processing, spreadsheet and database software
4. Understanding of directories and subdirectories
5. Proficiency in Windows: disk formatting, use of recycle bin, copying files, deleting files, creating new folders

If you lack skills listed in items 1, 2 & 3 above, you should enroll in Intro to Personal Computers. If you lack skills listed in items 4 & 5, you should enroll in Windows XP Basics. If you already possess the skills described above or you have completed the recommended courses, you are ready to enroll in most of our other courses.

Is there a senior citizen discount?
Continuing Education classes are intstructionally self-supporting, so no discounts are offered.