Continuing Studies / Professional Development
Hamline University School of Education
policies + procedures
registration & course information
Who May Register
School staff members (teachers, counselors, etc.) and other professionals who work with young people. You do not have to be admitted to a degree program at Hamline, but you must have completed a bachelor’s degree. Students currently enrolled in any Hamline degree or licensure program should contact your program office if you have questions about which section to register for.
How to Register
NEW! REGISTER ONLINE: Beginning Summer 2007 term, Continuing Studies students can register online. Information can found here.
Or complete the form in this catalog, clip and mail, or fax to 651-523-2585 along with a nonrefundable deposit of $60 for each course listed. Or, register in person at the Student Administrative Services Office, East Hall 113 (formerly Law and Graduate Schools building), Monday– Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–12:00pm. Courses fill quickly; please register early.
Adult Special Status
Students not admitted to a degree or licensure program may take an 8000-level graduate course for credit. To do so, students need to apply for Adult Special status at the Office of Graduate Admission. For more information, phone 651-523-2900.
Confirmation of Registration
Within 2 weeks of Hamline's receipt of your registration, a letter is mailed containing your Hamline ID, PIN, and instructions for access to Piperline, our secured website. Through Piperline, you have acces to your class schedule and grades; paper copies of these items will not be sent to you. Once you have received this letter, log into the Secure Area and confirm your schedule on Piperline. Print a copy of your class schedule for access to library services. Any course changes (schedule, location, instructor) will be noted in Piperline; check www.hamline.edu/classschedules as your course start date approaches. Students admitted into a degree or licensure program do not receive these letters. Phone 651-523-2600 if you have questions about obtaining your course information via Piperline.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is expected at all classes. Students who need to miss a class must contact the instructor in advance.
Course Cancellation
If registration has not reached the minimum, the course will be cancelled 7 days prior to the first class session and students will be notified via e-mail. Your deposit will then be refunded or held at your request for another course.
Course Numbers
All courses numbered 6000 and above are available for graduate credit. 6998 and 7998 course numbers indicate a content and focus to a course which is unique to that term. Courses with a 6998 and 7998 may be taken more than once by an individual within a term as well as across terms.
Credit/Audit
Courses listed in this bulletin are given in semester credit hours. You may register for an audit, but you must still pay full tuition unless otherwise noted.
Credit Transfer & Use
Graduate credit may be used by students enrolled in a Hamline graduate program in partial fulfillment of degree requirements. Such credit is usually transferable to other colleges and universities as well, but the decision rests solely with that other institution.
Accreditation
Hamline is fully accredited at the masters and first professional degree level by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Education is accredited by NCATE, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Grades
You usually have the option of choosing a grading system: letter grade or Pass/No Pass. Students currently enrolled in any Hamline degree or licensure program must opt for letter grades. You must identify your preference at the first class session. Grades are normally mailed out four weeks following the last class session. Once a final grade is posted, that grade cannot be changed unless an instructor or clerical error has occurred. You may appeal a grade within one month of receiving it by writing to the Registrar, Student Administrative Services Office.
Incompletes
A grade of “incomplete” must be completed within four months of the last class session or you will receive a No Credit (N) grade.
Transcripts
At your signed request, an official transcript will be available from: Hamline University Transcripts, MS-A1750, 1536 Hewitt Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284. Transcript information: 651-523-2345. There is a $5 charge per transcript. Do not request a transcript until you have received an official Hamline University grade mailer for all coursework. No transcript or grade will be released unless all financial obligations to Hamline have been met.
Course Enrollments on Piperline
To check the current enrollment in any course, go to www.hamline.edu/piperline and click on the Class Schedule icon on the right side of that page. Follow the links to “Graduate Professional Development.” If you would like to obtain a PIN to enter the Secure Area in Piperline, you may call the Student Administrative Services Office at 651-523-3000 or send a written request with your signature and address to: SAS, MS A-1750 at Hamline’s address.
tuition & payment information
Tuition and Payment
Tuition: Tuition for general coursework is $220/semester credit. Tuition for coursework leading to licensure and some certificates is $302/semester credit. Additional fees may be included for materials or other course expenses. See the course listings for the specific tuition.
Payment
Course confirmations will include tuition and fees for each course. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Payments can be made in person, or by mail, fax, or phone to:
Student Administrative Services
East Hall 113 (formerly Law and Graduate Schools building)Phone 651-523-3000; Fax 651-523-2585
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Mail payments to Students Accounts, MS-A1770 at Hamline’s address.
A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
Refunds/Drops
To drop a class, call the Student Administrative Services Office at 651-523-3000. The effective date will be the date the student notified SAS. Deposits are not refundable, but may be applied to another course registration in the same term. Prior to the first class session, the remaining tuition is 100% refunded. For withdrawals after that time, materials and fees are nonrefundable and a grade of “W” is assigned. No refunds are issued for courses of one session. Otherwise percent of the tuition refunded is based on the number of sessions that have already met: 1 class session—66%; 2 class sessions—33%; 3 class sessions—0%. For online classes, 1 week is equal to 1 day when calculating tuition refunds.
Late Payment
In the event that payment for the course is late, a finance charge of eight percent per year is incurred on the balance due. Grades and transcripts will also be put on hold. When payment is received, the holds will be released.
other information
Textbooks & Course Packets
If a course requires a textbook or a course packet, you will be notified on the confirmation of your registration. For on-campus courses, course packets and textbooks will be available in the bookstore the first day of class. For bookstore hours, see www.hamlinebookstore.com. For off-campus and online courses, students will be notified how to obtain course materials.
Campus Services
Bush Library:
available to registered students. You will be asked to provide your confirmation of registration for verification of student status. For hours, see www.hamline.edu/bushlibrary.
Dining Service:
available in Sorin Hall Cafeteria for full meals and in the Hub (basement of Student Center) and Klas Center for a la carte food services. For Dining Service hours, see www.hamline.edu/dining.
Parking:
In all lots, permits are enforced M–F, 8 am–5 pm, September–May. You may register your car with the Safety & Security Office at 651-523-2100.
Services for Students with Disabilities:
Hamline University is committed to ensuring all qualified students equal access to academic and extra-curricular programming. Hamline is obligated to make reasonable accommodations in programs and activities to provide equal access to qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified person with a disability is a person who can satisfy academic and technical standards requisite to admission or participation in the recipient’s educational program or activity. For further information, contact Disability Services at 651-523-2204.
Our Mailing List
To receive our bulletins and mailings, call 651-523-2900. To change your current mailing address, call 651-523-3000.
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act Statement
The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, was designed to protect the privacy of education records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Hamline University intends to comply fully with the Act. Students who have questions or wish to take action with respect to any of the FERPA statements below should do so with the Registrar. For Hamline University’s complete FERPA statement, consult www.hamline.edu/ferpa. FERPA affords student certain rights regarding their education records that include the right to: (1) Inspect and review their education records within 45 days of Hamline University receiving the request. (2) Request an amendment to education records that they believe are inaccurate or misleading. (3) Limit disclosures of personally identifiable information (known as Directory Information) contained in their education records. (4) File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Hamline University to comply with the rights of FERPA. As required by FERPA, Hamline University designates the following categories of student information as public or Directory Information: Name, address, email address, telephone number, dates of attendance, class, full-time or part-time status, photographs taken and maintained by the University for various purposes, previous institutions attended, major and minor fields of study, awards and honors (including dean’s list), degrees and dates conferred, past and present participation in officially recognized sports and activities, athlete physical factors (height, weight), date and place of birth. Hamline University may disclose such information for any purpose at its discretion. Under FERPA, currently enrolled students may withhold disclosure of Directory Information by notifying the Registrar. Student non-notification to withhold Directory Information indicates individual approval for disclosure. Education records are released only upon written request of the student or in those cases that are mandated by law.
