Policies

Courses offered through Workforce Training and Continuing Education are self-supporting through tuition and fees. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Minimum enrollment age is 18 for most courses. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and remains open until class maximum is met. Registrations are not accepted without payment in full. We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards, as well as checks and money orders.  We cannot accept cash.

Attendance Policy
In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, students must attend 75% of the scheduled classes and meet the grading criteria set by the course instructor. All participants receive a grade based on their performance in the class.

Cancellation of Class
The college reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or for other appropriate reasons. When a class is canceled by the college, registered participants will be notified and given the option of attending another section of the same class (if available) or a full refund.

Locations

• Hampton Campus, Hampton III Building, Suite 103, 525 Butler Farm Road, Hampton
• GWTC Greater Williamsburg Training Center, 5235 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg
• LAHI Lafayette High School, 4460 Longhill Road, Williamsburg
• PWDC Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton

If the location for a class is marked “TBA,” please call 825-2937 for location. Signs are posted at the WTCE entrance of Hampton III (suite 103) on the first evening of class for the Hampton locations.

Parking
Free parking is available at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, or you may purchase a parking permit for the Hampton III Building and other campus student parking lots.  Please call 825-2937 for details. Please check signs regarding parking at other locations.

Refunds
Participants may withdraw in person or by phone up to three business days before the class begins and receive a refund or transfer to another class. No refunds are issued after the first class. All refunds are issued via check through the state treasurer’s office and generally take four to eight weeks. Books are purchased separately and are not included in refunds.

Regulations and Disclaimers
The college reserves the right to change any provision or requirement in order to provide better service in the interest of the college and its students. The college further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw when it considers such action to be appropriate.

Senior Enrollment Policy
Virginia residents, 60 years of age or older, who have been domiciled in the state for one year, are eligible to enroll in non-credit courses on a space-available basis at no charge.  Students must meet all prerequisites and course requirements.  Books must be purchased from the college bookstore, and paying students will be accommodated first.

To qualify for senior enrollment, participants must present proof of age in person at the Office of Workforce Training and Continuing Education. Once proof of age is on file, qualified seniors should contact the Office of Workforce Training and Continuing Education no more than two business days before the class is scheduled to begin. If space is available in the class, registration will be taken at that time.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any buildings at TNCC. Outdoor smoking areas are identified at designated buildings.

Special Needs and Accommodations
Thomas Nelson Community College operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are seeking accommodations based on a disability, please call (757) 825-2833 or TDD (757) 825-2853.

Textbooks
A booklist is distributed to students at the time of registration if there is a required textbook. There are three ways to purchase books from the Thomas Nelson Bookstore:

• Online at the bookstore website: www.efollet.com. Once on the website, select textbooks, Virginia, Thomas Nelson Community College and the course code.
• In person at the college bookstore, located in Griffin Hall, Room 215. Please contact the bookstore at 757-825-3847 to obtain business hours.
• Via phone with a charge card by calling 757-825-2864.

What is a CEU?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a nationally recognized means of recording noncredit study. Many employers and relicensure agencies accept them as evidence of your serious commitment to career advancement and the maintenance of professional competence. One CEU is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience, under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.

When Tuition Is Paid By An Employer Or Organization
Students who desire TNCC to bill their employer for tuition may do so by submitting a letter of authorization. This letter must be on original employer letterhead, contain an original signature, and include the following information for each participant.

• Name
• Social Security Number
• Company Billing Address
• City, State & Zip Code
• Company Federal Tax ID Number
• Approved Courses

This letter must be provided at the time the participant registers for a course.

A separate letter is needed if the employer agrees to pay for the textbooks. The letter should contain the same information as noted above and include the course(s) each student is taking. Please send the letter to: