General Class Information

Introduction
The purpose of the Center is to "foster growth and transformation".  It is a learning place, within the Center for Spiritual Living, designed to produce an experience of personal and spiritual growth to enhance life on many levels.

Classes within the Center are open to all adults.  Attendance at Sunday services or membership at the Center are not requirements to attend any of the classes.

All information regarding classes, schedules, instructors and costs are available within this website.  Information is published at the Center periodically, however, this website provides a comprehensive, indepth explanation. Registration is definitely available 4 weeks prior to the start of a class, with the intention to class schedules and information as early as possible. 

Once classes are available on the website, individuals may register online.   Within 4 weeks prior to the beginning of a class, as publication occurs at the Center, individuals may register in person at the Center through the Class and Event Center located in Scott Hall or through the Insights Bookstore.  Registration for a class will close the Sunday prior to the start of the class to  provide adequate time for administrative duties to be performed. Pre-registration, either online or at the Center,   may occur up to this point and only afterwards as a form of payment for the class, NOT FOR ENROLLMENT.  The minimum number of students required for a class to proceed is six, which will be determined on the first night of class if less than six show up or have identified their intentions prior to the first night of class.  If a class requires a pre-registration deposit, it will be announced when a class is open for registration. Late registration may be approved by contacting the Education Department at the Center.

NOTE: Class workbook materials will be distributed the first night of class and textbooks required for each class may be purchased in advance or on the first night of class. (See information by class for textbook requirements.)  

Class Cancellation & Personal Class Cancellations
It is possible that a class may be cancelled even after registration begins.  In the event that this occurs, the pre-registered students will be notified immediately.  If any pre-registration fee has been paid, it will be refunded immediately through the Center's Accounting office. If a class is cancelled and books have been purchased, they may be returned to the Insight Bookstore  for a refund, as long as the book is in new condition.

If an individual needs to cancel their pre-registration for a class and has NOT pre-paid any money, they may remove their name from the Class Sign Up sheet.  IF money HAS been paid, a refund will be issued with a $10.00 cancellation fee.  This will also be the policy if cancellation happens before the third week of class, plus a pro-rated fee for the classes attended.  

It is the intention of SDI to present all classes when they are scheduled. However, in the event of an unforeseeable circumstance, a change in class day, time or instructor may occur. If this should occur, the Education Department will notify all pre-registered students immediately and change any published literature with the modified information.

Class Textbooks
A list of required class textbooks is indicated with each class description.  In the event that textbook requirements change, the information will be provided when registration/sign up sheets are available. Books may be purchased before the first day/night of class or on the first  day/night of class, but they do not have to be purchased at the Insight Bookstore.    

Concurrent classes and tracks
Students may NOT take concurrent classes in the Science of Mind and Spirit Track.  A course from the Science of Mind and Spirit Track may be taken concurrently with a class from a different track.  Additionally, multiple classes may be taken concurrently from other tracks as long as any pre-requisite classes are completed. 

NOTE: An exception may be allowed if a students wants to start a new Science of Mind class the same week that  another Science of Mind class is ending with permission from the Education Director and the Instructor ahead of time. Additionally, if a student has not attended the required Saturday Workshop in the Science of Mind Foundations class, they must get permission from the Education Director to attend the next Science of Mind class with the agreement to commit to the next Foundation's Saturday Workshop.  Otherwise, successful completion of the second class will NOT occur until this happens and no further Science of Mind classes may be taken.

Attendance / Class Requirements
All courses have attendance requirements. Two absences are permitted per class. If a further absence is anticipated in advance, for business or another known commitment, the instructor must give permission and will require make-up work.  Three absences, without notification in advance, will result in the student not being able to successfully complete the course.  Notification must be given to the instructor or class assistant as soon as a potential absence is known.  Refunds will not be authorized after the third class unless approved by the Education Director. 

NOTE: For Inward Journey and Practitioner Training, one absence per 10 weeks is permitted.

All homework and financial requirements must be taken care of before the last class, unless other arrangements are made with the instructor.  Any modifications to scheduled classes after the class begins will be discussed within the class and agreed upon by both students and the instructor.  In the event that a student is unable to follow the request of the instructor or the majority of the class, the instructor will be responsible to assure all students have adequete support with the class work missed.  The instructor makes the final decision on the successful completion of a class.
 

Payment Policies

Science of Mind and Spirit Track class costs will be changing in September, 2010. Individuals can take advantage of the 20% discount on these classes by paying at least 50% of the tuition before class starts.

Payment Plan
While payment for classes can be paid in full before the class begins or in the first class, a payment plan may be arranged with the approval of the instructor.  Classes must be paid in full before the last class before a certificate of completion is issued or before a student may register for another course. 

Refund Policy
Refunds are available when the class has been paid prior to or at the beginning of the class sessions, based on the following:

1. The notification of dropping a class is made within three (3) weeks of the starting session and the class is 10 weeks or longer.
2. The notification of dropping a class is made within two (2) weeks of the starting session and the class is 8 or 9 weeks long
3. If either Inward Journey or Practitioner Training (30 Week classes) is dropped after six (6) weeks, a partial refund may be given with approval of the Education Director. 

Tuition Scholarship
A Scholarships may be available for the tuition portion of the class cost, only.  An application for scholarship consideration must be made to the Education Department at least one (1) week before the beginning of the first class session.  The  student is required to pay any registration  fee  for a Science of Mind class that  goes  to  the United Centers for Spiritual Living, Golden, CO as well as any material fee that is a part of the class cost. For all other track classes all tuition, workbook materials and registration fees will be covered within the scholarship, when approved.

Discount Policies

Bookstore Discounts
A 20% discount will be given, on books only, for the bookstore manager, bookstore volunteers, CSL Staff, C.O.R.E. Council, Practitioners and Practitioner training students. Each student is responsible for payment of registration fees, materials and/or book fees for each class.

Class Assistants
Class assistants will receive a 25% tuition reduction in return for  assisting  in class  with registration, recording  attendance  and payments, and acting as class liaison with the church office or Education Department. 

The time commitment is ½ hour set up time before each class session and ½ hour clean up time after each class.  Interested students need to make their requests known to the instructor of the class preferably one (1) week prior to the first class.  The instructor has  the  authority  to approve or deny the request and makes the final decision in the event that multiple requests are received.

Discount Limitations
The limit of the number of discounts given per class is between the Education Director and the Instructor of the class.  All discount requests are immediately considered and a quick response will be given to the individual(s) making the request(s).  If requested before class begins, every effort will be made to advise the individual(s) of the decision before class begins.

Tuition Discounts By Role

Work Study
Students may receive a 25% tuition reduction in return for providing administrative, clerical and miscellaneous assistance to the church office or another department of the church.  The time commitment required is one hour of work per week of class (i.e., 12 weeks of  class = 12 hours of  work study).   It  is preferred that interested students advise the instructor one (1) week prior to class beginning.  A contract will be created between the student, the instructor and the department manager  involved  in the work study.  It is preferred that the work study occur during the time  that the class is being taken.   Other special arrangements may be worked out to be included in the contract.

Class Auditing Policy

Students who have successfully completed any certificated class may take the same class again on an audit basis, if such occurs within 3 years of the prior class date. When the prior class is beyond the 3 year timeframe, and the class is in the Science of Mind and Spirit Track, the student will be required to pay the full price for the class. For other tracks, classes taken prior to 3 years will be at the discretion of the instructor to audit or retake the class.  Classes may be audited as many times as desired.

• Auditing a class may be registered for a reduced registration fee of $8.00. In addition, a student auditing a class pays one half of the established tuition.
• Auditing students are requested to do all homework assignments and projects.
• The new date of successfully completing the class will be entered in the student’s record in the CSL database and will be used as the reference for time requirements between classes.
• No certificate will be issued for students auditing a class unless a reduced registration fee is paid.  A student desiring a certificate must request official class registration and pay the required registration fee.

Transfer of Class Credits

Religious Science International (RSI)
Students may transfer class work from Religious Science International churches. All unlicensed RSI practitioner students must take the Practitioner Training to be licensed as a UCSL Practitioner.  A detail of completed RSI classes must be provided with copies of received certificates.  For more details, contact the Education Department.

Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN)
Students may transfer class work from ANTN Emerson Institute’s Practical Spirituality classes.  For more details, contact the Education Department.

Other
All requests to transfer credits from Independent Religious Science Churches will be considered on an individual basis.  For more details, contact the Education Department through the church office.