How do I find what offerings are available? You may browse or search for offerings such as courses or conferences without having to sign in. Click on "All Classes" on the menu bar to the left and browse by subject area listed under each category. By default all course offerings display. Click on the "Show only online courses" button if you are only interested in training offered online. Click on the "Exclude online courses" if you are only interested in training offered in the classroom. You may also want to search offerings by title, instructor, or dates by clicking on "Search Criteria" on the menu bar to the left. Full course descriptions, teacher biographies, directions, and other pertinent course information can be accessed by clicking the course title links. Back to Questions How do I register for an offering? Sign in:
How do I know what type of profile to create? There are two types of profiles, “Student” and “Household”. The Student Profile should be used for single, individuals users (both personal and professional) who wish to register for offerings such as enrichment classes, conference events, professional training, etc. This person would not likely be responsible for signing up other family members for classes.
What type of information is required for my profile? Fields marked with a red asterisk are required information. In order to provide consistency, we recommend you use your first and last names together as one word as your username (i.e. johndoe). If you get the error, username already exists, then add a number behind your name (i.e. johndoe1). The demographic information is optional and is used by NIACC strictly for planning and statistical purposes. Social security numbers and birthdates are requested in connection with the college system, reporting requirements and accountability reports, including performance and accountability measures for workforce development and workforce training programs. Disclosure of social security number is not required. You will receive your Username and Password in two separate emails. After you have created a student profile (and on subsequent visits when you sign in) you will notice additional menu options that will allow you to edit your profile, check your current, registrations, and view your transactions. Back to Questions What if I forget my password? You may reset your password if you know your Username and the email address you have on record for your profile. If you do not know this information please contact our registration staff at 641-422-4358.
How do I update my profile or change my password? You may edit or update your student profile any time. After signing in, access the link on the left menu bar entitled “My Profile” to change any information. Click “Edit” at the top of the page. You may then edit any of your profile fields, including password. When you are finished with your edits, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Submit”. Back to Questions What is your Privacy Policy? NIACC is committed to protecting your privacy online. All personal information is kept strictly confidential and will NEVER be shared with a third party for any reason. We may use the information collected to contact you regarding course information, promotional updates, new course information, or upgrades to the website. We do not store your payment information on our website. Back to Questions Can my student profile be changed to a household profile? Yes, your existing student profile can be converted to a household profile so you may register other members in your household. Contact our registration staff at 641-422-4358 with your request. Back to Questions How do I know if there is space in the class? If a class is already filled, there will be a “Waiting List” button rather than an “Add to Cart” button to the right of the class listing. If you choose do be put on the waiting list and an opening becomes available, a staff member from NIACC will contact you. If you register for a different offering date, you can be transferred. Back to Questions When does registration begin? As soon as a course is published online or in print, you may register. Registration for continuing education courses is an ongoing process as new courses are beginning all the time. At any given time, there will be a number of classes for which you can register—and in many cases up to the day before the class starts. Many of our classes are popular and fill quickly, so the sooner you register, the better. Back to Questions What are the ways I can register? On the internet: To register for a NIACC continuing education offering you must sign in. If you are new to our site and would like to register for an offering, you will need to create a profile. If you already have a profile, click on "Sign In" on the menu bar to the left and follow the prompts. Click on the "All Classes" link to browse through our offerings. When you find classes that you want to register for, add them to your shopping cart. When you are done shopping, click "Checkout" on the shopping cart (right side of screen) and then complete your order via our secure server. How to Register By mail: Mail your completed registration form with check or money order to: NIACC Continuing Education, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401 In person: You may register in person. The Continuing Education office is located in the NIACC Activity Center, room 110, accross from the food court and next to the NIACC Bookzone bookstore. The office hours are Mon-Fri 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order or credit card. Back to Questions What are your policies for payment of fees? Full tuition must accompany your registration. To guarantee placement in the course, online payment may be made by Visa, Discover, Mastercard or personal check through our secure electronic payment site. How To Pay Online If your registration will be paid by an employer or other agency, please contact our registration staff at 641-422-4358. ??????? Back to Questions How are check payments processed? When you provide a check as payment you authorize us either to use the information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. Electronic fund transfer means we electronically send information from the check (but not the check itself) to your bank or other financial institution, and the funds are transferred to our account. Your financial institution may be unable to give you a duplicate copy of your checks, so it’s important to keep your receipt, especially if you need proof of payment. Contact our registration staff at 641-422-4358 with any further questions. Back to Questions What if someone else (a third party) is paying for my class? We do accept third party payment. Companies must contact our registration staff at 641-422-4358 to let us know if they are paying for an individual's class. Back to Questions How will I know if I get into a class? If you register yourself online, you will be able to see whether there is still space available in a class. Once you complete the necessary payment information, you are registered. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours. If you register by mail or call in, you will receive confirmation after we process your registration. Back to Questions What is an online course? Online courses are conducted over the Internet and typically do not have regular meetings in a physical space. NIACC offers online classes through Ed2Go and World Education. World Education classes show up in our class list. To register for Ed2Go classes please go here. Back to Questions How do I access my Ed2Go class? New classes begin the third Wednesday of each month. To start your training, sign in using the same Username and Password as when you registered for the class. Click on your Dashboard link and select the "current registrations" tab. Locate your class and click on the active "Go To Class" link. This link will not be active until the class begins. Back to Questions Can a class be cancelled because of low enrollment? If we have to cancel a class due to low enrollment, we will notify you as soon as possible before the class is scheduled to begin. You will receive a full refund of your tuition or transfer to another course of your choice, space permitting. Back to Questions What if I cannot attend a course as planned? If you need to withdraw or change your registration in a class, you must call our registration staff at 641-422-4358 at least two business days before the class starts. You will receive a refund according to the refund policy of that class and through the same method in which the class was paid. There are no refunds or transfers allowed if you notify us fewer than two business days before the class starts. Back to Questions What happens in case of inclement/severe weather? Announcements regarding closings are broadcast on Mason City radio and television stations. We will make every effort to reschedule such classes. 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