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Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of most commonly asked questions:

How do I create a new user account?
What courses do you currently offer?
How do I register for a course?
When/how do I pay my tuition?
Which methods of payment do you accept online?
When are my fees due?
How do I pay tuition?
What is the cancellation policy if I am unable to attend?
How do I cancel a registration?
What do I do if I've lost my password?
How can I find out what courses I'm registered in?
When will I get my VCU credit?

How do I create a new user account?

In order to register for courses online, you must have an account with VCU Summer Workshop Series. Creating an account gives you online access to enroll in courses, view your registration history, change your address and more.

You can go to our Sign up page to create a new account. Note: you must have an email address to set up an account with us.

What courses do you currently offer?

Select one of the Lookup Courses links (in the left navigation bar) to see the list of courses we currently offer.

How do I register for a course?

To register for a course:
  1. Look Up Course - look up the course you want to enroll in on our Course Listing page.

  2. Add to Enrollment Card - click the Add to Enrollment Card button on the Course Information page to start the registration process.

  3. Logon - log on to the system. Note: if you're already logged on, this step will be skipped.

  4. Select Course Fees - select the course fee options (i.e. select registration fee, add optional fees).

  5. Add More Courses - if you are enrolling in other courses, click the Add More Courses button and repeat steps 1, 2, and 4. Otherwise, continue to step 6.

  6. Register for Selected Courses - once you have added all the desired courses to your Enrollment Card, click the Finish Registration button to continue the registration process.

  7. Supplemental Data - some courses require additional registration information (i.e. T-Shirt size, meal preference, etc.). If the course you enrolled in has additional registration information requirements, the Supplemental Data page now opens for you to enter your information. Click the Submit button after entering the information to continue.

  8. Make Payment - enter your payment information then click the Submit Payment button*** (or the Bill Me button if selecting the Invoicing option).

  9. Registration Confirmed - the Registration Confirmation page now opens notifying you that you are enrolled in the course(s). A confirmation email with the registration specifics is also sent to your email address. At this time, you can safely log off the system.
***There is a $100 program fee and a $50 non-refundable deposit. ***Important Note for those paying by Credit Card

The Wait page will be displayed to you while the system is waiting for credit card approval. DO NOT move away from this page (click your Back button, select another URL, etc.) until the process is completed. If you do, the approval process is aborted and you WILL NOT be enrolled in the course.

When/how do I pay my tuition?

Tuition is billed separately through VCU Student Accounting. You pay through your eServices account, SWS staff, or your instructor will help you out with this.

Student Accounting

Which methods of payment do you accept online?

All major credit cards are accepted.

When are my fees due?

All fee balances are due by the first day of class.

How do I pay tuition?

VCU Student Accounting will bill you directly in August. Tuition is $550 per course, regardless of state residency. You will pay your bill through your e-services account which your instructor and the SWS office will help you set up

What is the cancellation policy if I am unable to attend?

May cancel up to the Friday before your class. All money will be refunded except the $50 non-refundable deposit. Please contact Eleanor Sharp 804-828-8831 esharp@vcu.edu

How do I cancel a registration?

You cannot cancel a registration online. To cancel a registration, you must contact:

Eleanor Sharp
804-828-1322
ocpe@vcu.edu *

*Please include your full name and address, registration details for the course you want to cancel (i.e. course code, title, and dates) and a day time phone number where we can contact you.

What do I do if I've lost my password?

You can send a request for your password to be sent to your email address on our Lookup Password page.

How can I find out what courses I'm registered in?

To see a list of courses in which you are enrolled, visit the Registration History page then click the appropriate button:
  • Upcoming Courses - view a list of your upcoming courses with dates and location
  • Completed Courses - view a list of completed courses with the hours/ceus/grades earned

When will I get my VCU credit?

Credit will officially appear on your VCU transcript at the close of the fall semester in December. Unofficially, you can see your grade through your online transcript via your e-services account. Your instructor and the SWS office will help you set this account up. Please talk to your instructor about your grade if it is not visible online in a timely fashion.