In order to ensure maximum benefit to all participants, the following policies will be strictly adhered to.
Please read them carefully (we strongly suggest you print a copy for your records).

Schedules

Early registration is strongly advised to secure your place in the writing class of your choice, and to allow the earliest possible confirmation of class schedules.

While every attempt will be made to adhere to posted schedules, we reserve the right to adjust workshop schedules, combine classes, or assign alternate instructors as necessary. All registered students will be notified of any changes or cancellations as soon as possible. If your writing class is cancelled or rescheduled, you may request transfer to another workshop or full refund (no administrative fees will be assessed on refunds for classes cancelled by us).

 

Registration Cut-off Date

The registration cut-off date for each workshop is indicated on the workshop schedule. Unless otherwise stated, the cut-off will be three (3) calendar days after the first day of the writing class. Any class that appears on the schedule is open for registration. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire required textbooks by the writing class start date. Registrations received after the cut-off date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Tuition Payment

For immediate online registration, tuition is payable in full with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. The transaction will take place over a secure Internet connection; your personal information and credit card number will be encrypted so it cannot be read by anyone.

The charges on your credit card statement will be from Active Interest Media or AIM.

 

Cancellations & Refunds

We’re absolutely confident that you will enjoy and benefit from your online workshop experience, and your paid registration guarantees a place for you. Because of the digital nature of our courses and the fact that your place cannot be filled after the registration cut-off date, if circumstances do force you to withdraw, the following refund policies apply:

• If you cancel before the start of the workshop, or if we cancel or reschedule a course, you are entitled to a full refund.
• No refunds will be given after the start of the course.
• In order to cancel your registration, you must notify us by email at [email protected]; refund calculations will be based on the date/time the email is received by us. Your email message must include: your full name, registered email address (if different from the address you are emailing us from), and the name and date of the course you wish to un-enroll.
• Failure to submit assignments or “attend” the course DOES NOT constitute an official cancellation. Notifying the instructor will also not result in a withdrawal. You must contact our customer service team using the email address above.
• Refunds take 4-6 weeks to process, and will only be given via the same form of payment you used when registering.

 

Program Software Requirements

The Writer's Digest University interface has been designed for ease of use. In order to participate fully in all workshop areas and activities, you will need a current Internet browser, version 6.0 or higher of Internet Explorer (version 5.0 for Mac users), version 7 or higher of Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple’s Safari (we do not recommend using AOL’s built-in browser or any other Internet Service Provider’s proprietary browser, as certain functions may be restricted). Because we regularly upgrade the site and add features, we recommend always using the most current browser version available for your system to make sure that you can take advantage of enhancements as they are made. If you need to upgrade your browser, go to your browser manufacturer’s website and click on the free download. You will also need an email account to receive registration confirmations and workshop announcements. For your writing assignments, you can use any word processing software or the text editor provided in the system.

 

Workshop Confirmation

You will receive email notification of acceptance of your registration as soon as your registration is processed, with notification of the activation of your user account and details regarding use of the “Kajabi” interface. IMPORTANT: You will not be able to access your workshop on the Writer's Digest University interface until the workshop start date. If you have any issues or do not receive your confirmation email please email us at [email protected].

 

"Attendance" and Assignments

These are not academic classes; you will not be graded on either your attendance or your writing assignments. However, you will get the most out of your workshop if you participate fully. This means doing all of the assigned textbook readings, “attending” lectures and participating in all group discussion areas. A certain amount of flexibility is an element of the asynchronous design of these workshops. There is no set time that you need to be online to take part in any of the scheduled activities; you can log on at 3:00am if that’s the best time for you. You will be given ample time to do all of the readings and assignments, but within each session of the workshop there will be certain deadlines that must be adhered to.

 

Degree Credits

These online workshops are not graded, and we do not confer any type of academic credit. However, many colleges and universities do accept non-accredited distance education course work on a case-by-case basis. This decision is solely at the discretion of the undergraduate program to which you apply and inquiries should be directed to that program’s administrative staff.

 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Credit for our workshops may be granted by many professional organizations or by local, state or national licensing boards (we recommend you contact your own board or organization to verify its requirements).

A Continuing Education Credit (CEU) is defined as “ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.” In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, you must complete and submit all send-in assignments associated with your workshop.

 

Tax Information

Current U.S. tax law permits certain deductions for tuition, books, supplies and similar expenses incurred to maintain and improve professional skills. Tuition payments may also be eligible for Lifetime Learning tax credits. For current tax information, always consult your local tax professional. (Please note that these are non-vocational workshops and are not intended to provide instruction that results in the acquisition of occupational skills or professional certification).

 

International Students

Proficiency in English is required for all online workshops. The “First Steps” workshops are good refreshers of basic English grammar and usage, but they are not intended to meet ESL requirements. There are no additional charges for students outside the U.S., but tuition must be paid in U.S. funds (all prices posted on our website are in U.S. dollars).

 

Student Services

For more information on administrative policies, or to contact our administrative or technical support staff, registered students should visit the Support section.