FAQs

We offer a 10% “Early Bird Discount” on certain classes in our catalog if we receive your registration at least three weeks before the start of the class. The discount doesn’t apply to special community classes, trips or travel opportunities (including field trips) unless specified, or online and credit classes.

Yes, in addition to the Early Bird Discount, we offer a Silver Dollar Discount, which is an extra 5% off for anyone over 62. The discount doesn’t apply to special community classes, trips or travel opportunities (including field trips), or online and credit classes. To receive this discount, you must enter your date of birth in the online registration system. You can also get this discount if you register over the phone, by mail or in person.

Class details are provided in our online catalog along with the class description. You will receive an email confirmation with your class location about a week before the start of the class. You can also call the Waukesha office at 262-521-5460 for course information.

If you did not receive a confirmation for your course and it is less than seven days before the start date, please call the Waukesha office at 262-521-5460 for assistance.

Directions to the Waukesha campus and a campus map will be included with your class confirmation about a week before the start of your class. Parking passes are not required at Waukesha after 4 p.m. on weekdays or weekends. Check with the Waukesha campus to learn more about parking rules.

All participants will be notified via email about any course cancellation. If you do not have an email address, you will need to contact our office or check for a weather bulletin on the homepage to find out if classes have been canceled. All canceled classes will be rescheduled. If students elect to not attend because of weather, no voucher or refund will be given.

We understand that sometimes life happens. If you cancel 8 days prior to the start of your class, we are happy to issue an account credit/voucher to you. If you do not provide an 8-day cancellation notice, you will not be eligible to receive a credit/voucher*. For Continuing Education to continue to provide the community with the outreach programming that we have, all cancellations will be assessed a 6% administrative fee.

*Please remember, vouchers are not issued for and cannot be used towards online or credit courses.*

Yes! All donations are appreciated and go to Continuing Education’s program fund. We rely on donations to help us provide quality programs for the community. You can easily add a donation in our online registration system during checkout. If you have any questions, please call our office or visit our Support Continuing Education webpage.

Continuing education units (CEUs) may be awarded upon completion of a class, either on campus or online. Ten class hours is equivalent to 1.0 CEU. If you would like to request CEUs, please contact the Continuing Education office before the start of your class. A $15 fee is charged per class to process CEU requests.

Textbook and supply information can be found on the Continuing Education registration website within the course description and will be sent via email with the class confirmation about a week before your class starts. Students are responsible for purchasing course materials before the first day of class. Texts can be purchased at a local bookstore or through an online vendor.

Yes! Continuing Education is always looking for highly qualified and passionate instructors to join our team. Whether you are a professional trainer or an individual with a strong passion for a subject area, we would love to hear from you! Adult courses run September through December and February through May.

Please fill out this Course Proposal form and submit to continuing-ed@uwm.edu.

We will continue to offer high quality programming throughout the upcoming fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters at the Waukesha campus. We are also working with UWM’s School of Continuing Education to provide future professional development opportunities and personal enrichment programs in Waukesha and Washington Counties beyond spring of 2025.

Yes! All trips scheduled for fall 2024 and spring 2025 will take place Please continue to make your scheduled payments as noted at: https://ce.uwm.edu/waukesha/catalog

Please visit our website. 

For updated information. You may also email us at continuing-ed@uwm.edu.

Yes, UWM’s School of Continuing Education is southeastern Wisconsin’s largest provider of professional development and personal enrichment programs. The School plans to offer programming in Waukesha and Washington Counties after the closures.