Policies
Cancellation policies differ by program. Please review our policies carefully and contact our office as soon as you become aware that you will not be able to attend a scheduled program.
We are sorry, but no refunds or substitutions are available for online courses or certificate programs. Participants may transfer to a future program within one year of the original program with no penalty, with program advisor approval. Transfers are limited to one occurrence and must be a program of identical format (online to online; classroom to classroom).
For professional education courses, cancellation requests must be received in writing at least ten business days in advance of the event begin date. Cancellations received at least ten business days in advance of the event are subject to a 20% processing fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received less than ten business days in advance of the program start date.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certification Program
Email cancellations received seven (7) or more days before a course begins will receive
the course fee less a 20% administrative fee. There will be no refunds issued for
cancellations made less than seven days before the course begins. There will be no
credits or refunds for class time or exams missed by a participant and refunds will
not be given for “no‐shows."
Participants may transfer once to a future course or exam within one year of the original
program if they notify our office in writing with thirty (30) days notice. Transfers
are limited to one (1) occurrence per course or exam. If notice is not received 30
days prior to the start date of the course or exam, participants must re‐register
and pay for their selected course or exam.
Cancellation requests must be received in writing at least ten business days in advance of the event begin date. Cancellations received at least ten business days in advance of the event are subject to a 20% processing fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received less than ten business days in advance of the program start date. We are sorry, but no refunds or substitutions are available for online courses or certificate programs.
Cancellation requests must be received in writing at least ten business days in advance of the program. Cancellations received at least ten business days in advance of the event are subject to a 30% processing fee. For online courses, if the course materials are not returned cancellation requests are subject to a 50% processing fee. Cancellation request are limited to one occurrence. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received less than ten business days in advance of the program start date.
Transfer requests must be received in writing at least ten business days in advance of the program. Participants may transfer to a future program within one year of the original program with no penalty on a space availability basis, with program advisor approval. Transfers are limited to one occurrence and must be a program of identical format (online to online; classroom to classroom).
Retaking a University Test Prep course
Students who wish to retake a University Test Prep course can pay a discounted rate of 50% of the course fee on a space availability basis, with program advisor approval. This offer is available for only one year after completing the original course and only once per student. Supplement course materials including textbooks and workbooks are not included. If you wish to retake a course, please email testprep@mailbox.sc.edu or call 803-777-9444. Online registrations are not accepted for this request.
Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series
Application and course fees are nonrefundable. Course fees are refunded only if the course is not offered by USC or if the applicant is not accepted. If full course payment is not received by May 22, 2021, the student’s space in the class will be released, and any prior payments will be forfeited. Balance of course fees are non-refundable, but payment may be transferred to an alternate CMS Adventures Series course. Transfer requests are subject to a 20% processing fee. No transfers will be made less than 45 days prior to the start of each course. Please send such transfer requests in writing to: CMS Adventures Series, University of South Carolina Continuing Education and Conferences, 1705 College Street, Suite 591, Columbia, SC 29208. The liability of University of South Carolina is limited to the registration fee and the university will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants or their families, including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits. The University of South Carolina reserves the right to cancel and refund all registration fees for any course due to circumstances beyond our control, including insufficient enrollment.
Duke TIP Academic Adventures
Application and course fees are nonrefundable. Course fees are refunded only if the course is not offered by USC or if the applicant is not accepted. If full course payment is not received by the due date stated in the student’s acceptance forms or at least two weeks prior to the program date, the student’s space in the class will be released and any payments made prior to this time will be forfeited. Cancellations will result in forfeiture of payment except in cases of illness (with doctor’s note on letterhead) or death of an immediate family member. Transfer requests are subject to a 20% processing fee. The liability of the University of South Carolina is limited to the registration fee, and the university will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants or their families, including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits. The University reserves the right to cancel and refund all registration fees for any course due to circumstances beyond our control, including insufficient enrollment.
The University of South Carolina offers a variety of courses that provide continuing education units. Continuing education units, or CEUs, provide the framework for documenting your efforts to update or broaden your knowledge and skills through non-credit educational options. CEUs are accepted by many employers and professional agencies as evidence of your commitment to career advancement and the maintenance of professional competence. Courses granting CEUs do not offer academic credit. Because various licensed professions are known by different names, you should check with your licensing board for your profession to ensure that the course you plan to take meets their education requirements. Terminology examples include: CMEs or Continuing Medical Education for medical professions; CLEs or Continuing Legal Education for legal professions and PLUs or professional learning units for teaching professions.
Program and event locations vary by course. Details will be provided in your registration confirmation email and in reminder emails leading up to the program. Please be sure to check your registration confirmation and reminder emails for the most up to date program information.
We offer discounts to USC students, faculty and staff as well as members of select partner organizations. Verification may be required at the time of registration or at any time prior to or during the course for which the discount is applied. Those individuals who are unable to provide verification may be asked to pay the balance due or be removed from the program without refund, substitution, or re-admittance, in compliance with the University's Academic Integrity policies. Discounts are not cumulative and may not be combined with other offers or promotions unless otherwise indicated.
| Discount | Discount Notes and Requirements | Discount Amount | Promo Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Faculty & Staff | Current university faculty and staff and their immediate family members | 10% | FACSTAFF |
| USC Alumni Association Members | Current members of the USC Alumni Association - include your member ID in special needs field when registering | 10% | ALUMNI |
| Current USC Students | Current full and part time USC students enrolled in classes in the current semester, based on Registrar data | 10% | USCstud |
| Members of the US Military | Active duty and reserve and members of their immediate family | 10% | Military |
| Individuals 62 and above | Individuals aged 62 and above | 10% | 62PLUS |
Four or more individuals from the same organization registering in the same professional education course may be eligible for a discount. Please call our office at 803-777-9444 for additional details. Multi-person discounts are not eligible for any programs other than professional education.
In case of inclement weather, we will make every effort to cancel courses and events with as much advanced notice as possible. Notification will be sent via email once a decision to close or delay opening has been made. You may also call us at 803 777-9444 for a recorded message about cancellations or program delays. In all instances, we will follow the university's cancellation decisions. Visit the University's Emergency Information Network or call 803-777-5700 for additional information.
We reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, therefore we encourage you to register early.
The Office of Continuing Education and Conferences follows the university's privacy policy.
Refunds take four to six weeks to process.
We welcome you to our classes and hope your experience with us is a pleasant one. Early registrations are encouraged to ensure adequate enrollment and space availability. Many of our most popular courses fill well before the class begins.
If your check is returned:
- We will charge you a $30 fee.
- You will need to pay your balance due and the returned check fee by cash or cashier's check.
- We will put a hold on your account until the returned check and returned check fee have been paid.
If you are an individual who may require assistance or accommodation or if you desire more information on disability access, please contact 803-777-9444 for more details.