Q. This is my first time at Montgomery College, can I register on the web?
A. Yes you may, but only if you pay with a credit card, however some exceptions apply:
You should not register via the web if you:
a). Have a tuition waiver. Examples: senior citizen, disability or National Guard.
b). Are under 16 years of age. To register you must first get permission to take the class by contacting the Program Director associated with the class you wish to take.
c). Are applying for any of the following WD&CE classes:
English As A Second Language
ESOL
Pathways to Success
Q. How can I register for a class?
A. You may register in person at the campus locations listed below, Fax a registration, or register via the web (if applicable) at http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/registerops.html
Q. Can I register by phone?
A. No.
Q. What are your office hours and locations?
A. Hours for WD&CE customer service and registration offices are:
Customer Service Phone Number is: 240-567-5188
Gaithersburg Business Training Center (GBTC)
12 S. Summit Ave., Suite 400, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
8:30am - 9:00pm, Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm, Saturday.
Phone: 240-567-1863, Fax: 240-567-1877
Germantown Campus
Room 245 Humanities and Social Sciences Building
20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20876
8:30am - 12:00pm and 12:30pm - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Phone: 240-567-7872
Fax: 240-567-7871
Rockville Campus
51 Mannakee Street, room 220 Campus Center, Rockville, Maryland 20850
8:00am - 7:00pm, Monday - Thursday; 8:00am - 5:00 pm Friday; 8:30am - noon, Saturday
Phone: 240-567-7932, Fax: 240-567-7937 or 240-567-4225
Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus,
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, room CF230
930 King Street., Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
8:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday
phone: (240)567-5627 / 5503, Fax: (240) 567-5615
Westfield South
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 306, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
8:30am - 9:00pm, Monday - Thursday; 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday; 9:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday
Phone: (240) 567-8841, Fax: 240-567-7860
Registrations are also accepted at the following MC Admissions Offices:
Germantown Campus, Science and Applied Studies Building, room 138, (240)-567-7823
20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20876
8:30am - 7:00pm, Monday - Thursday; 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday
Rockville Campus, Student Services Building, room 105, (240)-567-5000
51 Mannakee Street, , Rockville, Maryland 20850
8:30am - 7:00pm, Monday - Thursday; 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday
Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus, Student Services Pavilion, rooms 128-134
7600 Fenton Street, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
8:30am - 7:00pm, Monday - Thursday; 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday
Note: Cash payments must be made at a Cashier's office in Rockville, Germantown, or Takoma Park/ Silver Spring campus between 8:30am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Q. How do I pay for classes?
A. Montgomery College accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, Personal Check and Money Orders. *Cash payments may only be accepted at a Cashier's office on the Germantown, Rockville, or Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus.
Q. Can I register to save a seat and pay later?
A. No, payment must be made at the time of registration. *There are some exceptions for certain Health Sciences Institute programs, see the Health Sciences Institute FAQs page for details on payment plans.
Q. Are scholarships or financial aid available ?
A. Workforce Development & Continuing Education programs are non-credit courses and do not qualify for federal student loans. Pending available funding, WD&CE may have a limited number of career related scholarship opportunities available. See WD&CE Scholarships for information about possible scholarships and the deadline for applying.
Q. Is there a deadline for registering for a class?
A. You have to be registered by the time class starts or before the class is full. Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q. What if it snows?
A. Learn more about the inclement weather policies, and emergency notifications. You may also sign up for ALERT Montgomery to get alert notices on your cell phone. Learn more.
Q. Do I need a parking permit?
A.
Students parking a vehicle on any campus of the College while attending a program or class lasting less than 30 days will receive a temporary parking permit with their class confirmation materials. If you register via the web your printed confirmation or registration history will serve as a parking permit until you receive the WD&CE Student Temporary Parking Permit. To obtain a temporary parking permit, call 240-567-5188, or stop by any WD&CE Customer Service location. This parking permit will enable students to park in designated student parking areas on campus.
Students attending a program or class lasting longer than 30 days must obtain a student parking permit. The parking permit/ hang tag is free to students. In order to obtain the permit and register their vehicle, students need to log into MYMC, click on the “Order MY Parking Permit” link on the “My MC Quick Links” tab. Permits normally arrive in five business days after order is placed. Please note that if the tag is lost there is a charge of $10 for a replacement.
If you have questions, please call Customer Service at 240-567-5188
Q. Can you get into a class that has already started?
A. Only with the approval of the Program Director.
Q. What should I do if I have a disability?
A. If you need support services due to a disability, please follow these steps:
1. Register for a class.
2. Call 240-567-5188 or e-mail us at wdce@montgomerycollege.edu at least four weeks prior to the start of class to arrange for accommodations and/or assistive technology.
If this procedure is not followed, services may be delayed.
Q. Do I have to use my Social Security Number (SSN)?
A. No, use your Montgomery College ID number which starts with M2.... If you do not have one, the College will assign one to you.
Q. How can I get my GED?
A. The GED program, formerly part of Montgomery County Public Schools, is now part of Montgomery College, visit the GED website http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/aelg/ged.htm for more information.
Q. Can I get a tuition waiver?
A. Only noncredit courses designated "tuition waiver applies" will be available for tuition waiver. This statement appears in each applicable course description. To be eligible you must be a resident of Maryland, and at least 60 years old, or retired and disabled as defined by the Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Act. If you are currently a member of the Maryland National Guard and are enlisted for at least a 24 month peroid, you are eligible for a 50% tuition waiver. You must submit proof of such from the adjutant general's office. Only tuition is waived; required fees must be paid by the student.
Q. After I register for a course, can I transfer from one CRN# to another?
A. To transfer from one CRN# to another, you must submit the request in writing to any campus location before the beginning date of both courses.
Q. If a course is cancelled, will I get a refund?
A. A one-hundred percent refund of tuition and fees is granted if a course is administratively cancelled.
Q. If I withdraw from a class, will I get a refund?
A. If a student notifies the College of his/her withdrawal of registration, in writing, by the day prior to the official refund deadline date a 100% refund will be made. The refund deadline date is equivalent to 6% of the number of times a course meets. The refund date is listed on the student's registration confirmation. Students may notify the College of their withdrawal in either of two ways:
1. By completing a withdrawal form in person at any of the three campus Admissions, Records, and Registrations Offices, or
2. In writing to: Montgomery College, Workforce Development & Continuing Education, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Regardless of the option selected, all requests must be received in writing by the day prior to the course refund deadline date. Exceptions to this policy include: illness of student or immediate family member (send physician's note); death of student or immediate family member (send copy of death certificate); involuntary entry into active duty in the armed forces(send copy of draft notice); involuntary transfer/ change of work hours by the student's employer (send letter from employer).For exceptions, appeal to: Montgomery College Continuing Education, Refunds, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Students must state their name, Montgomery College ID Number, course title, CRN number, and reason for withdrawal.
A stop-payment on a check does not constitute withdrawal from class!
Questions?
WD&CE Customer Service 240-567-5188