Graduate and Continuing Studies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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1. I have never taken classes at DWC before? How do I sign up?

2. Does Daniel Webster College award credit for prior learning?

3. How can I use my previous college courses at this school? Some of these courses I took 15 years ago!

4. Can I take just one course in Continuing Studies without declaring a major?

5. Does DWC offer online courses?

6. How do I register Online Registration

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1. I have never taken classes at DWC before? How do I sign up?
   Applying to DWC and registering for a class is very easy. Simply fill out a short application form (no application fee), parking permit form, and a student ID form. Then complete a registration form each term you wish to take classes. Students may complete an application on-line, by mail or in person. Student IDs and parking permits need to be arranged in person at the Office of Continuing Studies. Students may register for a course by phone, by mail, by fax, or via the web. Students can register for classes up until the day class begins, but you should sign up as early as possible to reserve your space in the class. Payment is due by the first class. For students receiving tuition reimbursement, delayed payment plans may be arranged.
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2. Does Daniel Webster College award credit for prior learning?
   Students at Daniel Webster College who believe they have mastered the content for a required course may petition to satisfy course requirements and receive academic credit by passing an examination produced by college faculty. Students may also put together a portfolio assessment that demonstrates prior learning in the areas of professional training and personal experience. The college will award up to 30 credits for prior learning.
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3. How can I use my previous college courses at this school? Some of these courses I took 15 years ago!
   The major that you choose may be a factor when considering the number of credits you have to transfer. For example, the curriculum of a course in English Composition or Principles of Management has not drastically changed in the last 15 years. Credit for those courses should transfer if your grade was a C or better. On the other hand, if you have lots of dated computer programming courses, you may want to look at one of our EXCEL Bachelor degree completion programs. The number of general electives ranges from 37 to 45 depending on the major. There is, obviously, much more flexibility when you choose a major with a larger number of general electives. The best way to make these evaluations is to set up an individual appointment with a GCDE advisor.
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4. Can I take just one course in Continuing Studies without declaring a major?
   Yes. A student may apply as a Course Work Only (CWON) student. The student may then register for any course(s) they wish. The student is encouraged to take identified prerequisites into consideration when registering for a course.
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5. Does DWC offer online courses?
   Yes. DWC does offer a variety of online courses. In fact, students may choose from courses that are offered completely online or a hybrid version, which are held 50% in the classroom and 50% online. Please refer to the online section or the hybrid section of the course schedules to learn which courses are offered in these formats.
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6. How do I register Online Registration

   Online Registration

• Login to SOAR

• Select Register For Classes.

• Pick the correct semester using the table below.

• Once a course is in the basket you are registered for the class, regardless if you pay or not.

• To pay for your course(s), click on Pay after you place the course(s) into your basket.

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