Continuing Education

Continuing Education Registration Form (PDF) - print & complete this form if paying by mailing in a check or if paying in person.

Student Sponsorship Form (PDF) - print & complete this form if your employer is to be billed (as well as the registration form above). Mail sponsorship form & registration form to the address listed on top of the CE Registration Form. If more than one person per employer is attending, they can all be listed on one Sponsorship Form, but each attendee must complete at CE Registration Form.

Johnston Community College provides an array of courses through continuing education designed to provide:

  • Basic skills education for adults
  • Opportunities to achieve the adult high school diploma or high school equivalency
  • Short-term training and skill enhancement to prepare individuals for new career opportunities or currently employed advancement - Computer and Trade Skills
  • Job search and application preparation training - Employability Skills Training
  • Cultural and community opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities (as available)

There are several scholarship opportunities available for some continuing education programs through the following:

Golden LEAF Scholars Program (PDF) - no funds currently available
State Employees Credit Union (PDF) - no funds currently available

Registration Information

Preregistration for Continuing Education classes is a necessity. Space may be limited for some classes, advanced registration is required for all Continuing Education courses with the exception of Basic Skills. All Continuing Education 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 pre-registered, you may not receive notice of changes.

  • Students must register and pay at least five calendar days prior to the class start date. Students may pre-pay registration fees in one of the following methods:
    • Visit the Student Success Center on main campus in the Tart Building to complete the registration form.
    • Payment can be made at the Cashier's Window near the JCC Barnes & Noble Bookstore in the Wilson Building. Hours for registration and payment are: 
      • Spring & Fall Semesters 
        • Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
        • Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
        • Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
      • Summer Semester
        • Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
        • Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
        • JCC is closed on Fridays during the Summer.
    • Complete the Continuing Education Registration Form (PDF) and mail to the Continuing Education Division along with appropriate registration fee(s) to the address listed at the top of the registration form.
      • Once you are registered, call the Business Office at (919) 209-2165 to leave a message with your name, phone number, and student ID.
    • Fax registrations to be paid with a MasterCard, VISA, American Express, or Discover credit card to (919) 209-2189 Attention: CE Registration 
      • Once you are registered, call the Business Office at (919) 209-2165 to leave a message with your name, phone number, and student ID.
    • Register online, using Self-Service.
      • In Course Code box, type the name of the class you are interested in taking (i.e. Notary)
      • Click 'Search' at the bottom of the page
      • Click 'Select' button next to the class you wish to attend, then Add Section (class will be added to cart)
      • Click 'Next' and follow prompts from there to complete registration and make payment .
      • Please be advised that payment must be made using a credit card when registering through Continuing Education Instant Enrollment.
    • If a company/agency is planning to pay for tuition/fees, this Student Sponsorship Form (PDF) must be printed on company letterhead, signed and submitted. This form must be submitted to the registrar’s office with the registration form.
    • If the company/agency is planning to pay for books or supplies, the company/agency must contact JCC Barnes & Noble Bookstore at 919-209-2104.

*** Please be advised that Out-of-state, Woodforest National Bank, and starter checks are not accepted forms of payment for continuing education classes. ***

Please note: Students who are 16-17 years old and interested in registering for Continuing Education classes during regular public-school days and times, must submit a Joint Approval for Concurrent Enrollment (PDF) form with all required signatures prior to the beginning of class start date.

Registration Fees for Continuing Education classes

Listed below are registration fees for Continuing Education Occupational Extension classes. Fees are based on the length of the class.

CE Class Total Hours Class Registration Fee CAPS Fee *Non-Refundable* Total Fees due at time of registration
0-24 hours $70 $5* $75
25-50 hours $125 $5* $130
51+ hours $180 $5* $185

*Non-Refundable Fee

Continuing Education Refund Policy

  • A student who officially withdraws (in writing) from a Continuing Education course prior to the first class meeting is eligible for a 100% refund of the class fee upon request.
  • A student may be eligible to receive a 75% refund of the class fee if the student officially withdraws (in writing) from the course after the class begins but prior to the census date.
  • A student would not be entitled to receive a refund if he/she withdraws after the census date of the course.
  • Courses offered as self-supporting with a course code beginning with SEF 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 cancelled by the College.