Please read this page thoroughly before contacting instructor with a question. Participants in non-credit classes agree to follow all established policies when enrolling. If you have other questions that are not answered here, please contact instructor.

Enrollment | Fees & Payments | Withdrawals & Refunds
Equipment | Miscellaneous

Members of the Wesleyan community are eligible to enroll in non-credit classes. This includes currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students (including GLSP), employees, retirees, alumni, and their spouses/partners. As these classes are designed for adults, minor children may enroll only at the discretion of the instructor. 

How do I enroll?

You may enroll by attending the first class session and completing a paper Enrollment Form. Forms will be provided by the instructor. The Enrollment Form confirms your enrollment in a particular class, indicates how you intend to pay the fee, authorizes instructor to charge your student account (if applicable) and serves as an injury waiver. It is considered a commitment to pay for and attend the class.

I want to enroll in a class but it started a couple weeks ago. Can I enroll late?

Not all instructors allow late enrollments; their decision is final. Instructor contact information can be found on the individual class information pages.

Can a class be cancelled?

Yes. If sufficient enrollment levels for a section are not met (usually a minimum of 8-10 people), the class may be cancelled at the instructor's discretion. Individual class information pages will be updated to reflect any cancellations.

My academic class ends at the same time the non-credit class begins. Can I be late?

Instructors have the discretion to close the doors of the class to latecomers at a designated time. Plan to arrive before or as close to the scheduled start time as possible to maximize your experience and that of your peers; rooms are typically open a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Arriving later than the stated class time disrupts the class, especially if the enrollment is large and space is limited.  In addition, without a proper warm-up, your risk of injury is greatly increased. If you are late and the instructor has closed to doors, you will not be refunded.

Fees & Payments

As of February 2011, current classes begin the week of 2/1 (unless otherwise specified under specific class information) and fees are as follows

Wesleyan students may charge their student accounts, but check with instructor for details. Students may also pay by cash/check.  Wesleyan employees, retirees, alumni, or spouses/partners may pay by cash/check at the first class attended. A paper Enrollment Form must be completed at the first class attended to confirm your enrollment and indicate your preferred payment method.

When is my student account charged for the class fee?

Your student account will be charged after instructor processes all enrollment forms for your class. It is the student’s responsibility to notify their parent or guardian of any student account charges incurred for non-credit classes, if applicable.

Individuals who can not afford to pay the full fee are encouraged to discuss a scholarship or reduced fee with the class instructor directly; WesWELL does not handle these decisions. You are NOT required to provide a reason for your request nor should the instructor ask for one. However, be sure to discuss this with your instructor before completing your paper Enrollment Form at the first class attended; they will need to sign your form. If you wish to contact them in advance of the class, instructor contact information can be found on the individual class information pages or you may talk to them at the first class you attend.

Your instructor has the discretion to reduce (pro-rate) your fee according to how late you are joining the class. Be sure to discuss this with your instructor before completing your paper Enrollment Form at the first class attended; they will need to sign your form. 

All class fees are paid directly to the class instructor.
 

Generally speaking, fee reductions/refunds are given if you can no longer attend the class due to an injury, ongoing or chronic illness, or leave/withdrawal from the University. Fee reductions/refunds are not given because you simply stopped attending the class and wish to have your money back. In any other situation, the instructor determines whether a reduced fee/refund will be given or not and their decision is final.

If your student account charge has not been processed by instructor...
Your fee can be reduced based on the number of classes you have attended. Typically this runs about $12 to18 per class attended, depending on the full class fee.

If your student account charge has been processed by instructor OR you paid by cash/check...
Refunds are negotiated directly with the instructor. It is recommended you stop by the class to discuss a refund in person with the instructor. Instructor contact information can be found on the individual class information pages or stop by the next class session they are teaching. 

How much of my fee will I get back?

Reduced charges/refunds are calculated based on the original class fee and the number of classes you attended.  Typically this runs about $12 to $18 per class attended, depending on the full class fee.

Equipment

What equipment do I need?

Each class website lists the equipment required or suggested by the instructors. Bringing a bottle of water is always recommended when engaging in physical activity.

Do WesWELL have a yoga mat I can borrow?

WesWELL has a number of yoga mats available to borrow. Stop by WesWELL, located on the second floor of the Davison Health Center, to sign one out for the semester. A $20 mat replacement fee will be charged to a student's account for mats that are not returned by the last day of final exams. You are strongly encouraged to wash the mat before returning it so it is clean for the next user (see next question).

My yoga mat smells like feet. Is it washable?

Yes! To wash a yoga mat, place the mat in the washer with a small amount of mild detergent and run it through a cold wash cycle. Do NOT allow the mat to go through the spin cycle. Allow several days for the mat to air dry (do not use a tumble drier or radiator) and avoid folding or using your mat until it is completely dry. You can roll your mat up with a towel and squeeze excess water out to speed up the drying process. You can also use a damp cloth to wipe your mat clean after each use. Do not wash the mat unnecessarily, as the more worn a mat becomes, the better its grip.
 

Miscellaneous

It is important to compensate our instructors for the time and energy it requires to be trained, create a curriculum, and teach the classes. If classes were free, the cost of paying the instructors a fair wage would supplant virtually all other health education outreach offered each academic year, including safer sex supplies, student wages and other program costs. Therefore, costs must be passed along to class participants in order to offer these classes at all. 

Why can't these classes be offered for credit?

As a non-academic department, WesWELL does not have the ability to offer credit courses. Until the day that these classes are available for credit through Physical Education or other academic department, WesWELL is committed to supporting Wesleyan community members in engaging in activities which contribute to their overall health and well-being.

Our fees are generally set at a level lower than those offered off campus and are more conveniently located. For example, yoga classes outside Wesleyan often cost approximately $15 to $20 per class; ours are approximately $12 per class. Also, due to our low administrative costs, instructors receive a larger portion of the fee than they would teaching in off-campus venues.

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revised 02/02/2011