Policies

PAYMENT: Payment is due at time of registration. Students will be withdrawn from course if payment is not received prior to the first class meeting. 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS REFUND POLICY: A full refund will be issued for a class that is dropped one week (7 days) before the class starts date. (less the cost of books/materials)

A 50% refund will be issued for a class that is dropped up to 6 days before the class start date. (less the cost of books/materials) 

No refunds will be issued once the class starts. 

MWCC reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment, to change times and locations when necessary, and to substitute materials and instructors, if needed. Full refunds are issued for classes cancelled by MWCC.

SENIOR CITIZENS: Senior citizens 60 and over, eligible for a tuition/fee discount, may register on a space-available basis. 

The following conditions apply: 

• Discount not available for courses marked “No Waivers” 

• Student registrations must meet the cost of delivering the course before any waivers will be accepted. 

• Qualifying courses will be reduced by 50% 

• Online courses are not eligible for a fee reduction 

• Any course materials are not eligible for a fee reduction 

• Waiver form must be submitted at time of registration with proof of age to apply fee reductions 

TUITION WAIVERS FOR COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYEES: Commonwealth of Massachusetts benefitted employees with approved tuition waivers, tuition remission, or tuition vouchers may register for the approved noncredit course with the Director of Workforce Development. 

• Tuition waivers, tuition remission or tuition vouchers do NOT apply to special programs or online courses 

• Individuals with tuition waivers are responsible for the cost of all materials, fees and/or books 

• Tuition waiver forms are obtained through Human Resources 

• It is the employee's responsibility to submit the waiver form allowing sufficient time for its processing. Waivers must be submitted according to the institution's regulations. (Forms MUST be submitted and approved at the time of registration. Colleges do not allow retroactive tuition benefit certificates. 

• Completed and approved tuition waivers must be applied to your student account by submitting it to the Students Account Office 

• Register within seven days prior to the start of a noncredit course 

• Waivers are not applicable on third party courses 

ENROLLMENT RECORDS: Noncredit courses, workshops and programs are designed for educational, vocational, personal interests and professional reasons. 

• MWCC does NOT maintain a permanent or official noncredit enrollment record unless there is a CEU or official exam. 

• The college can provide an attendance confirmation letter only during the term/semester that the course is taken 

• Students should contact 978-630-9525 or [email protected] 

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICY–ALL MWCC CAMPUSES: If the college decides to cancel or delay, every effort will be made to announce a decision for day classes, campus services, and/or activities by 5:30 AM or for evening classes, campus services, and/or activities by 2:30 PM via the following sources: 

* College homepage: mwcc.edu 

* facebook.com/MWCCAlerts/

* MWCC mobile app

* Television and/or radio

* Recorded message by calling 978-632-6600, option 8

WHO CAN REGISTER: Anyone 18 years of age and older unless otherwise stated in the course description. Please call the office for more information. 

DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability and may require accommodation(s) to participate fully in a program, please contact 978-630-9855. 

AGREEMENT: By finalizing payment for any noncredit course at MWCC, you acknowledge reviewing MWCC’s Code of Student Conduct (catalog.mwcc.edu/policiesrulesandregulations), and agree to abide by all policies and procedures as detailed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook.