Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What are the operating hours of the Office of Continuing Education?
A:  The Office of Continuing Education is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Q:  My employer is paying for my tuition. Do I have to submit the payment up front?
A:  Not necessarily, but you will have to submit a billing authorization letter from your employer which states that the institution will pay for your tuition. The letter must state the total amount that your employer is responsible for paying. If you are paying a portion of your tuition, you must pay your portion upon registration.

Q:  Can I submit my registration form without payment?
A:  No. Full payment of tuition and fees is due open registration. Incomplete registrations will be returned without having been processed.

Q:  What is the tuition?
A:  As of Fall 2007, all credit courses in the Office of Continuing Education cost $510 per course.  PRAXIS preparation courses are $300 each.  There is a $10 lab fee for all computer classes.

Q:  What can I submit to prove that I have earned a Bachelor's degree or higher?
A:  You may submit one of three documents: a copy of your FINAL transcripts, diploma, or your teaching license IF your teaching license CLEARLY states the degree that you hold.

Q: I can't attend one of my classes. Can I still register?
A: No. Due to the intensive nature of the courses offered through the Office of Continuing Education, students must attend all class meetings. Students who do not attend all classes will receive a lowered grade, and may fail the course.

Q:  Can I register for a class that has already started?
A:  No. Students must attend all class meetings. Under no circumstance may a student register for a class after it has begun.

Q:  Is it okay if I am late to class?
A:  No. Due to the intensive nature of the courses offered through the Office of Continuing Education, students must attend all classes for the duration of the scheduled meetings.

Q:  How do I register?
A:  Submit a completed and signed registration form and full payment to the Office of Continuing Education. Full payment is due upon registration. Students who have not previously earned credit from Trinity must submit documentation showing that they have earned a Bachelor's degree or higher. One of only three forms of documentation are accepted: copy of diploma, final transcripts, or teaching license (teaching license must clearly state that the student has earned a Bachelor's degree or higher). New students must submit one of these three documents to be registered.  If your employer is paying a portion or the full amount of the tuition, please submit either a check or billing authorization letter from your institution. Billing authorizations must be submitted each time you register. All registration materials must be received no less than seven calendar days prior to the first day of class, otherwise the student will owe a $50 late registration fee.

Q:  How many credits are the classes worth in the Office of Continuing Education?
A:  With the exception of the PRAXIS I test preparation courses, all courses are worth 3 hours of graduate credit. The PRAXIS I test preparation courses are non-credit classes.

Q:  How do I get a transcript?
A:  To order a transcript, visit the Registrar's Office website to download a transcript request form.  To speak with someone in the Registrar's Office, call 202-884-9200. Mail or fax your request to:    Registrar's Office
                    Trinity (Washington) University
                    125 Michigan Avenue, NE
                    Washington, D.C. 20017 
                    Fax: 202-884-9210

Q:  Why do I have to pay a late fee?
A:  All registration materials (registration form, full payment, and documentation of Bachelor's degree for all new students) are due no less than seven calendar days prior to the first day of class. If materials are received after the seven day point, students will have to pay a $50 late registration fee.

Q:  When is the registration deadline?
A:  Classes remain open for enrollment until the first day of class unless the enrollment reaches capacity. When registering less than seven calendar days prior to the first day of class, students must pay a $50 late registration fee.

Q:  Do I have to provide my Social Security Number and birth date?
A:  Yes. For tax purposes, Trinity is required to have on record the Social Security Numbers and birth dates of all students. If you are uncomfortable writing either on your registration form, you may give it to us over the phone by calling 202-884-9300.

Q:  Where are classes held?
A:  Classes are held on Trinity's campus, Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland, and at THE ARC in southeast Washington, D.C.

Q:  My colleagues and I are interested in taking the same class. How can we arrange a special session to be held at our school?
A:  To hold a class at an off-site location requires a minimum of 15 students. Please have the principal or business manager at your school contact the Director of Continuing Education at 202-884-9313.

Q:  How do I learn my instructor's name and contact information?
A:  We do not provide adjunct faculty's information to students prior to the first day of class.  Our Adjunct faculty work on a contract basis and begin working at the start of each course.  They will provide contact information at the beginning of the first class meeting.

Q:  What credit cards does the Office of Continuing Education accept?
A:  We accept VISA, Discover, or Mastercard.

Q:  Do I need a parking permit?
A:  You will need a parking permit to park on Trinity's campus. You may purchase one for $5 at the time of registration. There is no parking pass required for Parkdale High School or THE ARC.

Q:  Do the courses in the Office of Continuing Education count toward a degree at Trinity?
A:  Trinity degree programs have a set curriculum of courses that are not offered through the Office of Continuing Education.  In rare cases, students who need to meet general education prerequisites are able to take Continuing Education courses to meet these requirements; however, students wishing to use these credits for their degree program should get approval from their advisor prior to registering to ensure the Continuing Education course will meet their curriculum requirement.

Q:  How can I find out if a class will count toward my recertification or certification requirements?
A:  The Office of Continuing Education does not offer degree completion programs, therefore, they do not offer academic advising.  To be sure that you are taking the classes that you need to meet your certification requirements, please contact the staff development or certification office in the county or district where you work.