Community Development & Lifelong Learning Registration Information

The Community Development & Lifelong Learning Division offers a diversified and flexible program for those individuals who elect to attend class on a less structured basis than that which is required for curriculum study. Community Development & Lifelong Learning courses include instruction designed for self improvement, updating and upgrading to meet increased job demands, plus a variety of general interest offerings. For information, call the Continuing Education Division at 919-209-2168.

All Community Development & Lifelong Learning classes/instructors provided are subject to change due to specific circumstances and low enrollment may result in class cancellation.  All registered participants will be notified in either event.  Please refer to the Community Development & Lifelong Learning Refund Policy below.

TBA on the schedule indicates that information is forthcoming. 

Enrollment

Enrollment in Community Development & Lifelong Learning courses is open to anyone age 18 and over on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration

Courses are listed under the program area links on the left side navigation or a PDF version of the printed fall schedule is available. Please note that some course information may have changed since publication of the PDF version.

Preregistration is a necessity!  Because space may be limited for some classes, advanced registration is required for all Community Development & Lifelong Learning courses with the exception of Basic Skills.  All Community Development & Lifelong Learning classes/instructors provided are subject to change due to specific circumstances and low enrollment may result in class cancellation. All preregistered students will be notified in advance of any changes to classes.  If you are not preregistered, you man not receive notice of changes. 

Students must register at least five calendar days prior to the class start date. Students may prepay registration fees in one of the following methods:

• Come by the Community Development & Lifelong Learning office in the Elsee building Monday - Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm and Friday from 8 am to 1 pm and complete the registration form along with payment.
• Complete the Community Development & Lifelong Learning Registration Form (PDF format requires the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader) and mail to the Continuing Education Division along with appropriate registration fee(s) to the address listed at the top of the form.
• Fax registrations paid with a credit card using MasterCard or VISA to 919-209-2189 to the Attention:  Registration

Students attending the Cleveland Center may prepay registration fees by calling the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 for times available to register.

Students attending courses at the Workforce Development Center may prepay registration fees from 8 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday.

Locations

Johnston Community College offers numerous courses on the main JCC campus in Smithfield as well as at its off campus centers in Cleveland, Kenly, and Benson. JCC also offers unique training opportunities at the Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center in Four Oaks, and the Workforce Development Center in Clayton.

JCC also offers training at various Fire Departments and EMS Stations throughout the county.

Bookstore Operations

Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies and/or text material as needed prior to class and to be paid separately from registration fees. For information regarding store hours, books, or book prices please call 919-209-2104 or e-mail bookstore@johnstoncc.edu.

Teacher Renewal Certification

Teachers and teacher assistants seeking renewal certification credit should contact their employing agency or the N. C. Department of Public Instruction for approval prior to taking any course.

Community Development & Lifelong Learning Refund Policy

• A student who officially withdraws (in writing) from a Community Development & Lifelong Learning course prior to the first class meeting is eligible for a 100% refund upon request to the Community Development & Lifelong Learning Division.
• A student may be eligible to receive a 75% refund of the registration fee if the student officially withdraws (in writing) from the course after the class begins but prior to the 10% census date (10% of total course hours).
• A student would not be entitled to receive a refund if he/she withdraws after the 10% census date (more than 10% of total course hours. 
• Courses offered as self-supporting, denoted by (SS) beside the course title, are not eligible for a refund as these programs are funded by registration fees collected.
• Students are eligible for a 100% refund if the class is canceled by the College.

Course Repetition Policy

A special provision of the State General Assembly concerning course repetition became effective July 1, 1993. 

• Students who take an occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period shall pay their cost for the course at a rate based on current contact hour value. Students shall be primarily responsible for monitoring course repetitions; however, the College shall review records and charge students full cost for courses taken more than twice.
• Senior citizens who are legal residents of North Carolina and who wish to enroll in an occupational extension course will not be required to pay for taking the course twice.
• Senior citizens who take an occupational extension course more than twice within a five-year period shall pay their cost at a rate based on current contact hour value.
• Students may repeat occupational extension courses an unlimited number of times if the repetitions are required for certification, licensure, or recertification.

Minors on College Property Policy

Underaged persons as minors shall not be left unattended in vehicles or on the main campus or on an Off-Campus Center, and shall not be brought to class by students or employees.

The practice of bringing minors to campus, such as for class, shall be considered as a potential disruption for others and shall be understood to place the College in a position of liability.

Minors may accompany parent or guardian students to the main campus during registration and other appropriate times; however, unattended minors shall not be permitted on College property while parents/guardians are attending class.

An Important Message for North Carolina Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens (age 65 or older), who are qualified as legal residents of North Carolina, do not pay registration fees for one course of occupational instruction per academic semester. This does not include self-supporting courses. Senior citizens are required to submit a registration form, to pay any required technology fees, and to buy any required supplies or textbooks.