Helena College Community Education classes are open to all adults. In most cases, students under 18 will be permitted only with prior consent of the parent, instructor and staff. In some cases, students under 16 may enroll with a paying adult, please inquire directly with our office for registering any student under 16 (unless the class is specifically for kids or families.)
Yes, and the sooner the better! Many of our classes have a minimum number of participants in order to run, and we need to be able to give roster numbers to the instructor as far in advance as possible. We also print the final roster before 3pm on the day of class. Some last-minute registrations are possible, but if we have not met the minimum number two to three days before the start of the class, we may have to cancel.
On this site! You can check seats available, register, and pay online. If you need help with the process, we are available by phone or walk-in to our office. Upon completion of the online registration process, you may choose to pay by credit or debit (Visa , MasterCard, or Discover). You may promise a check either by mail or drop-off (sorry, no e-checks). Choose "Pay Later" if you will need an invoice for your place of employment. All classes must be paid before class begins.
You will receive a confirmation email upon completion of your registration, at the bottom is listed the amount paid. If you do not provide an email address upon registration, but still require a receipt, you must request a receipt be sent to your mailing address.
Grades are not given out for Helena College Community Education classes. Classes, unless otherwise SPECIFICALLY noted, are non-credit. Clock hours, CEUs, and letters of completion can be arranged for most classes (including online classes). Please contact our staff prior to the start of the class for details.
If a class does not meet minimum enrollment, it will be cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the start. If you are interested in a class, please call to register at least three days in advance. Encourage your friends to take the class with you!
If your class is cancelled, Community Education staff will contact you by phone. You will receive a 100% refund or will be given the option to transfer your registration to another class.
Refund requests must be made at least three business days before the first class. A processing fee of 10% of the tuition or $5 (whichever is greater) applies unless otherwise stated. Refunds fewer than 3 days in advance will be prorated accordingly. To cancel, please send your request via email.
Transfers: registrations for certain classes may be transferable to a different date or section. A $3 fee will apply. Please call or email to discuss this option.
There are no refunds once a class has begun, except in extreme circumstances. If a class is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. For payments made by credit or debit, funds will be returned to the card. For payments made by check or cash, refund processing will take 7-10 business days, and funds will be returned via check.
Your class description indicates if the class requires an additional materials fee. For many classes, material fees are included with your tuition and are paid at the time of registration, but some are paid directly to the instructor at the first class. Course and material fees cannot be refunded after the first class.
Parking Permits are required for vehicles in the lot immediately adjacent to our building from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm weeknights. If your class begins before 5pm, you will be given a temporary pass, which will be sent via email, or can be picked up at the first session. If you will be arriving for class before 5 pm and do not have a pass, please park along the street (Livingston Ave, N. Sanders, or Townsend) to avoid being ticketed.
Helena College University of Montana is committed to making its classes accessible to all members of our community. Elevators are available for classes offered upstairs and downstairs at both campuses. Accessible parking is also available with a valid permit. If you have special circumstances, please let us know so that we can help make your class a more positive experience.
If classes are cancelled due to campus closure, inclement weather, or instructor emergency, the Community Education staff or instructor will do our best to notify you. It is important to have all of your contact information current.
1115 North Roberts
Helena, Montana 59601
Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fax: 406-447-6397
Please contact with comments or concerns
Christy Stergar
406-447-6945
E-mail: christiy.stergar@HelenaCollege.edu
