Lifelong Learners Program

Requirements and Limitations

Requirements:

• 55 years of age or older at the date of the first class meeting (no exceptions).
• Limitation of one course (regardless of credit hours) per semester.
• Admission as non-degree seeking student.
• Must meet any pre-requisites which have been established for the course. Admission to courses with pre-requisites may require submission of transcripts or secondary school records.
• Enrollment only in courses which have space(s) available for additional students. (Registration is not open until the Wednesday prior to the add/drop week.)
• Coursework transcripted as per standard procedures.
• Course requirements must be satisfied; performance graded as per standard University procedures.
• Students must pay any and all fee (materials, laboratory, et. al.) associated with the course in which they are enrolled.
• Students may enroll for summer courses only after regular registration for the session has closed and the final summer instructional schedule has been established.
• The academic departments may identify specific courses in which senior enrollment is not allowed.
• Senior students enrolled as par-time students at reduced tuition rates, are entitled to all of the privileges and benefits of other part-time students.
• Senior students must complete application information which will enable institutional reporting for internal and external purposes. Application is to be made to the University Registrar’s office.

Limitations:

• No refunds for withdrawal.
• No changes in schedule (switching courses) after the start of instruction.
• No enrollment in independent study or tutorial courses.
• No enrollment in private lessons.
• No enrollment in courses which have yet to attain a minimum enrollment necessary for offering.
• No enrollment in graduate courses.
• No enrollment in Access/Online courses.
• No enrollment in courses conducted in the adult degree completion programs.
• No enrollment at off-campus instructional center or venues.
• No enrollment in study abroad.
• No enrollment in internship.
• No enrollment in Century Scholars multicultural component
• Not eligible for cross registration programs with Westminster College or MMACU.

Getting Started

To begin the enrollment process in the Life Long Learning Program, please contact:

Shannon Beshears
Assistant Registrar
William Woods University
(573) 592-1148
[email protected]

Resources:

• Academic Calendar
• Check Course Availability (Change the term and the division to match your search criteria)
• Registrar’s Office