YMCA Open University
Summer 2009 Schedule of Classes

Class & Registration Information - please review before registering
How do I register?
Confirming your classes
Payment
Supplies
Who can enroll?
Cancellations
Withdrawals
Inclement Weather
Teaching with Open U
Contact Us
Online Survey - give us feedback on a class!

How do I register?

1. Online - easy, fast and secure with PayPal - you don't even need a PayPal account to use your credit card. Click on one of the topics above to get started.
2. By phone with a VISA or Master Card - call 961-9622
3. Mail - print out the registration form and mail with your check or credit card information - please allow a week for your check to reach us before class begins
4. In person - Lancaster House, 403 Washington St., SW, M-F 9 AM to 4 PM

All classes have limited enrollment. YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS. Please enroll at least 2 business days before a class is scheduled to begin to ensure the minimum enrollment is made and avoid class cancellations. Some classes fill quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible.

Class Confirmations
If you have not received a class reminder by the day before your class is scheduled to begin, please call us at 540-961-9622 for verbal confirmation. Please be sure to provide us with a current email address so that we can send information about your classes including directions, reminders, and supplies. Be sure to add openuniversity@vtymca.org to your email "allowed" list.

Payment
Fees are due at the time of enrollment. You may pay with cash, check, Visa or Master Card. Unless noted, the cost of classes is for one student.

Required Supplies
Some classes require you to bring supplies and others will provide supplies. Please make sure you understand what is required.

Who May Enroll
Most classes are designed for adults unless otherwise noted. For younger students interested in taking a class, please call the YMCA at 540-961-9622 or send us an email and we check with the instructor. Parents may be required to attend class with their child.

Class Cancellations
Occasionally, we must cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment, weather, etc. If a class is cancelled the day it is scheduled to start, you will be notified by telephone. Since telephone contacts will be made during the day, please supply your daytime phone number or one where a message can be left for you. When a class is cancelled you will have the option of receiving a full refund or an Open University credit toward another class in the future.

Class Withdrawals
If you cannot attend a class, please let us know by phone or email 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. A student dropping a class within 48 hours will receive a refund less $10. Late withdrawals can lead to last minute cancellations of classes or keep students on the waiting list from being able to join, so we appreciate your cooperation when at all possible. A student who withdraws 48 hours or more before the first class meeting will receive a full refund of the registration fees or a credit voucher to use toward another class in the future.

Inclement Weather
The YMCA will make a decision on the status of a class by 3pm if the weather is questionable. If a class needs to be cancelled, Open University staff will do their best to contact all enrolled students. When in doubt, students are encouraged to call the YMCA at 540-961-9622 or check www.vtymca.org for an update.

A Word To Our Students
The YMCA Open University is committed to offering a wide variety of affordable courses open to all members of the community. Instructors agree to a policy that prohibits them from advertising or selling products and services while teaching these classes. The views expressed in class do not necessarily reflect those of the YMCA at Virginia Tech.

Want to Teach a Class?
Visit our instructor page, contact Aliana at 540-961-9622, or send us an email

Contact Us
Send us an email or call 961-9622.

Taken a class recently? Take our quick online survey, give us your feedback, and help us make Open U even better!