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44 Winter/Spring 2019 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd e English Language Center (ELC) offers three types of English classes: Basic English as a Second Language Classes • Pre-beginning to intermediate • Free except for materials fee • English for life skills and work readiness Intensive English as a Second Language Classes • Beginning to high-advanced • Tuition-based • Academic skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, pronunciation, spelling and test preparation) Professional English Classes • Advanced classes for business professionals • Tuition-based GENERAL INFORMATION: • A placement test is required for all new students. • e placement tests will be given during the times on the chart at the top of the next column in Room 200 of the Hickory Ridge Building on the Howard Com- munity College campus. No appointment is necessary. Children are not allowed in testing rooms. • Testing is NOT required for returning students in most situations. • Students must be 16 or older to register. • To register for an online class, please email elc@howardcc.edu for instructions. • All students pay the listed prices. Fees are not eligible for waiver. • Only ages 60+ are eligible for tuition waiver. BRING TO REGISTRATION: • Payment for pay classes • Materials fee ($50) for free classes • Credit card, cash or check for payment • Advising sheet from previous semester (for returning students only) For additional information, please visit howardcc.edu/ elc, call 443-518-1680, or email us at elc@howardcc.edu (assistance in other languages available). If you are interested in a noncredit Continuing Education Professional English certificate, please see page 51 or visit howardcc.edu/professionalenglish for more information on this program. Our English Institute (EI) offers a full-time program for F1 international students and U.S. residents. Study 18 hours a week, receive special advising and support, and take part in many exciting activities. Visit howardcc.edu/EI or call 443- 518-1681 for additional information about this fast-track English program. All classes are held in the Hickory Ridge Building unless otherwise noted. Books are included in the tuition unless otherwise noted. Winter 2019 Course Schedule (January 2-24) (A placement test is required for new students. See registra - tion times.) College Closings (No Classes): • January 21 (Monday) for Martin Luther King's Day. • April 15-April 21 (Monday-Saturday)for Spring Break. ere will be no Saturday classes on April 20. Saturday classes will resume on April 27. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Over 2,200 students from 80 different countries have decided that HCC is their place to learn English. Whether learning English is a personal goal or an employment necessity, HCC's English Language Center can help you. REFUND POLICY Transfer or refund requests must be made in person in Room 200, of the Hickory Ridge Building. CLASS TYPE BEFORE CLASS BEGINS UP TO 7 DAYS AFTER CLASS START* AFTER 1 WEEK* Basic ESL (grand funded) Full refund Full refund with return of book No refund Intensive ESL (pay classes) Full refund Full tuition minus $90 fee. No refund *Calendar days, including holidays and weekends, not student attendance, are used to determine refunds. PLACEMENT TESTING & REGISTRATION INFORMATION WINTER 2019 December 4 Tuesday 10am-11am December 10 Monday 5:30pm-7pm December 12 Wednesday 10am-11am Winter classes begin on January 2! Register early! Students may register for Spring classes during Winter registration sessions. SPRING 2019 January 9 Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm January 12 Saturday 10am-11am January 15 Tuesday 10am-11am January 17 ursday 5:30pm-7pm January 22 Tuesday 5:30pm-7pm January 25 Friday 10am-11am Most classes begin the week of January 29! Register early!