Registration Policies

General

Admission to individual courses is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly recommended as class sizes are limited to ensure a quality educational experience. Please note that no registrations are accepted after a course has started. Unless otherwise indicated, students of Continuing Studies (CS) courses must be at least 16 years old by the course start date.

Registration Deadlines

Courses often fill long before the start date, so students are encouraged to register far in advance. However, registrations may be accepted up to one day prior to the first day of class, if space permits.

Wait Lists

If seats are no longer available in a class, students can be added to a wait list. If a seat opens in the class, the student will be contacted by the CS office to assist with enrolment into the class. There is no cost to be added to the wait list, and no obligation to register if a space becomes available.

Students on wait lists are asked not to attend classes unless they have been contacted in advance by the CS office. Instructors do not admit students to the class on the first day.

Cancellations

We reserve the right to cancel a course up to five days prior to the course start date, if there is not sufficient registration in that course. Should a course be cancelled by Emily Carr Continuing Studies for any reason, a full refund will be processed and sent automatically to all registrants.

Transfers

No transfers of fees will be granted within seven days of the course start date. A transfer of fees, minus an administrative charge of $35, will be issued if the request for transfer is received no less than seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course the student is leaving. Students must pay any additional fees at the time of transfer. Students may transfer from one course to another by phone, fax, or email.

Withdrawals

No refund will be given for withdrawal within seven days of the course start date. Exceptions are made on compassionate grounds. In such cases a written request for refund, accompanied by appropriate documentation from a third party (e.g. medical note), must be submitted. A refund of fees, minus an administrative charge of $35 per course, will be issued if notification of withdrawal is received no less than seven calendar days prior to the course start date. Students may withdraw from a course by phone, fax, or email. Under no circumstances will refunds be granted for requests received after the end of a course or workshop.

Fees

The tuition fees apply to the tuition portion of your fee and in some cases may include materials supplied to students, studio assistance, and models. Fees are payable at the time of registration. Post-dated cheques are not accepted. NSF cheques must be replaced with a certified cheque or cash; a charge of $25 will be levied for each NSF cheque. Registration information and fees must be received together.

Discounts

Seniors | A discount of 10% is available to all seniors aged 60 or older at the time of registration, with identification.

Alumni | A discount of 10% is available for those who have completed an Emily Carr diploma or degree, or the Design Essentials programs (some limitations apply).

Registration Confirmation

Your registration confirmation/receipt lists any supplies required for your course(s). This information, including room, days, and times of your course, will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration form and processed payment. You must present your registration confirmation/receipt to the instructor at the first class.