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Continuing Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison; Professional Development & Applied Studies

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Refunds

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to participate in a group class or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not participate, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692. No refund is given for cancellation of an Independent Study class. Exceptions to this policy will be determined by CPM program staff on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Cancellation of classes

Noncredit classes are cancelled if other classes on the UW-Madison campus are cancelled due to weather or other emergencies. Madison-area radio and TV stations announce cancellations. If a single program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Please include your daytime and evening phone numbers on the registration form.

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Times and place

Check individual listings and your confirmation slip for registration and workshop times. Be sure to allow yourself time to park and register.

Most workshops are held at the The Pyle Center, 702, Langdon St., UW-Madison campus. Check your registration confirmation slip for the exact location. The Pyle Center is near Lake Mendota (the Center overlooks the lake) and the historic Memorial Union, with two cafeterias, a lakeshore terrace and a scenic jogging-bicycle path that winds around the lake to Picnic Point.

Bicycle rentals, food, books, clothing and souvenirs are available on State St - the six blocks of specialty stores and restaurants that link the University and the State Capitol.

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Other locations:

  • Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue
  • Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St
  • Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St.
  • Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St

Fees

Program fees include instruction, printed program materials, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), refreshments, and $20 non-refundable administrative fee.

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Parking

You receive parking information with your enrollment confirmation. Day-long parking permits are available for enrollees on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking ramps and surface lots are located within a few blocks of the Pyle Center.

Additional parking and transportation information (including parking maps) can be found on the Getting Around page from UW-Madison Visitor Information. Visit: http://www.visit.wisc.edu/gettingAround.php

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Credit types

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. Provider #5990.

Continuing education units:
The continuing education unit (CEU) is a measure of participation in continuing education programs. It is a nationally recognized way of recording your participation in professional development. Check individual listings for number of CEUs awarded for each program. Many CEUs can be transferred to other educational institutions. Transcripts of continuing education work completed with UW-Madison or UW-Extension are available for $4.00 each. Write: Student Records, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison 53706. For more information, call (608) 262-1953.

Social Work Credit:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies (provider #1042) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (800) 225-6880 through the Approved Continuing Education program. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies maintains responsibility for the program.

Continuing Legal Education Units (CLEUs):
Participating attorneys may be eligible for continuing education legal units.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) accepts Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered by the University of Wisconsin campuses as part of the activites included in Professional Development Plans (PDPs).

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Overnight accommodation

We'll send a complete list of hotels and motels with your registration confirmation. Several hotels are within a few blocks of the the Pyle Center and campus. Recommended places to stay when visiting UW-Madison:

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Access for people with disabilities

If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us when you register. Requests are confidential. University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX requirements.

E-mail reminder services

We offer e-mail reminder services that will alert you, on a bimonthly basis, of programs that will fulfill your continuing education requirements.

Contacting us

Call: 608-263-2088 or 1-800-442-4617 ... Fax: 608-265-2329

Write:Professional Development and Applied Studies
313 Lowell Center
610 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53703

E-mail: pdas@dcs.wisc.edu

 

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Visit our frequently asked questions page.


The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
 
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