Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Basics
Wait List/Full Courses
Enrollment Confirmation
Changes and Cancellations
Logistics: Location, Housting and Materials
Credit and Certification
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Registration Basics
How do I register for a Center for College Readiness (CCR) course?
To be enrolled in a CCR course, a completed registration form and valid form of payment must be faxed to 713-348-3123, or mailed to Rice University, Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Mail Stop 550, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX, 77251-1892, USA.
The registration form asks for a course number. Where do I find that?
Visit the program specific Web page and look for the section entitled Courses or Course List. The course number consists of 3 digits and 1 letter, for example 100z. Please verify that the correct course number and full title are printed on your form.
What forms of payment are accepted for registration for Center for College Readiness (CCR)courses?
CCR accepts checks, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and American Express), and completed and signed Purchase Orders or Direct Pay Forms. Please note: checks submitted to Rice University for payment may be converted into an electronic funds transfer from your account. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds.
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Wait List/Full Courses
I am worried about a course becoming full before my registration is received. Can I reserve a spot?
No, we do not reserve spaces in any of our trainings. Completed registration forms and payment information must be received in order to be registered for a course.
How do I know if a course is full?
On the program specific Web page, full courses are marked as, "Full" next to the course title. Courses which are no longer accepting registrations for the waiting list will be listed as, "Closed."
I have been placed on a waiting list for a course. What does this mean?
If placed on the waiting list, you will receive an email indicating the course for which you are waitlisted and your ranking on the list. If a space becomes available, we would contact you via email to ask if you would like to attend. Once contacted, you must respond within 24 hours, or the space will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
If I am placed on the waiting list and not registered will I receive a refund of my tuition?
We do not process payment for waitlisted participants, unless a single check combines tuition for both registered and waitlisted participants. After the workshop, we shred unprocessed credit card or Purchase Order information and void and return unendorsed checks. If a check has been processed for a waitlisted person, after the workshop we will mail a refund check for the difference to the address listed on the original check.
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Enrollment Confirmation
When will I receive confirmation that I am enrolled?
You will receive written notification at your home address within 15 days of receipt of your completed registration form and payment. Please examine this enrollment acknowledgment closely for errors.
Will I receive a receipt confirming the amount of tuition paid for a course?
All registered participants will receive an enrollment acknowledgement at their home address indicating the course number, course title, course date and the amount of tuition paid/owed. If requesting an additional copy of the receipt for bookkeeping purposes please email collegeready@rice.edu with the name and email address where the copy of the acknowledgement should be sent.
My district registered me with a Purchase Order or a Direct Pay Form. Why does my enrollment acknowledgement state that tuition funds are due?
Purchase Orders and Direct Pay Forms are not payment. They are documents stating that tuition has been approved and that payment will follow. However, while your enrollment acknowledgement may state that an amount is due, we will hold the school or district responsible for payment.
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Changes and Cancellations
What if my name/email/mailing address/course is incorrect on my enrollment acknowledgement?
Please contact the Center for College Readiness in writing at collegeready@rice.edu with any changes to your personal information or course registration.
How do I transfer to a different course?
Transfer requests must be received in writing to either collegeready@rice.edu or faxed to 713-348-3123, before the training start date. A list of courses and their availability can be found on your program specific Web page. Transfers made on the day of the workshop are subject to approval and a processing fee.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
All cancellations must be received in writing to either collegeready@rice.edu or faxed to 713-348-3123, before the training start date. Refunds for cancellations will be issued in accordance with your program's refund policy, listed on the program specific registration form and Web page.
Can I substitute my registration with another person?
Substitutions from the same school or school district may be made prior to the training start date. Space is guaranteed only if replacing a registrant for the same course. A completed registration form for the new registrant must be faxed to 713-348-3123, with the fax cover page indicating whom they are replacing and that funds should be transferred. Additionally, the request will be accepted only if made by the registered participant, the AP/IB coordinator, school secretary or administrator.
Please note: Substitutions such as this cannot be made for credit programs such as the Master of Liberal Studies, Rice University's Summer School for College Students and Rice for High School Students.
What if I have a family or medical emergency?
While none of us plan for family or medical emergencies, we do understand that they sometimes occur. If requesting a refund, send written notification of the cancellation prior to the workshop start date, followed by documentation indicating the reason for cancelling to 713-348-3123 or collegeready@rice.edu. Examples of adequate documentation may include a signed and dated physician's letter or a newspaper obituary.
Please note: Cancellation requests submitted after the cancellation deadline, or the workshop start date, will be subject to review and may be subject to a processing fee.
What is your refund policy?
Refunds for course tuition will be issued for cancellations received in writing to collegeready@rice.edu or via fax to 713-348-3123 in accordance with your program's refund policy. The refund policy is listed on the program specific registration form and Web page.
What is the course cancellation policy?
Although we make every effort to maintain the published schedule of classes, events such as insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, location constraints or inclement weather may require a schedule adjustment or cancellation. We will notify registrants of any change in the published information.
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Logistics: Location, Housing and Materials
Where do I find hotel information?
For our larger workshops, find hotel and housing information on the program specific Web page under the section Housing Information or Hotel Information.
What is the physical address of Rice University?
6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Where can I find driving directions for the Rice campus?
http://www.rice.edu/maps/getdirections.html
How do I know where to go for my course? Where do I park?
Location and parking information varies by program and will be sent by mail or email approximately two weeks before the start date of your course. Web based course participants will receive log-in access information via email. If you do not receive the information, please contact us at 713-348-6031 or collegeready@rice.edu to verify that you have been registered with the correct mailing and email addresses.
What should I bring with me?
You may refer to your subject specific course description for items requested by your instructor. We recommend comfortable attire and walking shoes, as trainings typically involve walking around Rice University's campus.
Science teachers must follow Rice University's lab safety rules by wearing closed toe shoes (no sandals), long pants or skirts, laboratory coats and goggles during all lab activities.
What if I have handicap accessibility needs?
Most classrooms are accessible for all participants; however, some classrooms and seating in older buildings may be inaccessible for people who use wheelchairs and/or other aids for mobility. Additionally, as this is a college campus, some walking may be necessary. Please notify us at 713-348-6031 or email collegeready@rice.edu, of any accommodations you require so arrangements may be made to assist you. We appreciate at least two weeks' notice.
For information on Rice's Disability Support Services office, see dss.rice.edu.
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Credit and Certification
What is the difference between Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuing Professional Education Hours (CPE)?
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized uniform unit of measurement of individual participation in non-credit continuing education. One Continuing Education Unit equals ten hours of instruction. Continuing Professional Education Hours (CPE) can only be awarded by providers authorized by the State Board for Educator Certification, and are equal to the actual instruction time. A 30 hour course, for example, would award 3.0 CEUs or 30 CPEs.
The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is recognized as a provider of both CEUs and CPEs. SBEC Continuing Professional Education Provider Number 500571.
Can I earn college credit hours for trainings attended through the Center for College Readiness?
Continuing Studies courses do not confer college credit with the exception of the Master of Liberal Studies program, Rice University's Summer School for College Students, and Rice for High School students: all courses in which individuals must submit to the rigorous entrance standards of Rice University.
Can I receive Gifted and Talented hours for attending a Center for College Readiness (CCR) training?
A few of the programs run by CCR do provide GT hours if approved by The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT.) If applicable, this information will be clearly stated on the program specific Web page and certificate of attendance. Information regarding professional development hours from TAGT can be found at:http://www.txgifted.org/about/professional-development
Please note: the Rice University Advanced Placement Summer Institute is not approved by TAGT for GT hours, but some districts will allow a limited number of hours to be applied for update hours. Please contact your district for specifics.
Will I be certified to teach AP/IB after taking part in this workshop?
The College Board (AP) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) do not require that a teacher attend specific training to be eligible to teach an AP or IB course. However, some school districts have established their own training requirements for AP/IB instructors. Please contact your district for specifics.
In addition, the College Board requires that a "…subject-specific AP Course Audit form and the course syllabus for each teacher of that AP Course" be submitted for review and approval. Additional information can be found at: http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/
When will I receive my certificate of attendance?
Certificates of attendance are issued at the end of the workshop to registrants who do not have an outstanding balance. For individuals not in attendance, certificate hours will be updated and mailed to your home address. Participants with unpaid balances will receive their certificate at their home address upon receipt of payment.
Please note: Purchase Orders (P.O.'s) and Direct Pay Forms are not payment. They are documents stating that the tuition has been approved and that payment will follow.
I lost my certificate. How do I obtain a copy?
To request a copy of your certificate from a previous Center for College Readiness workshop, download and submit this PDF form. Records may not be available for workshops dating back more than 7 years.
Can I request contact information for an instructor or a classmate?
Rice University cannot provide contact information for instructors or classmates without their consent. A class email list is sent following the IB DP Workshops and the AP Summer Institute, with registrants' consent. If you would like to contact an instructor or classmate you may email the request or correspondence to collegeready@rice.edu and it will be forwarded on to the appropriate party.
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