Registration, Payment & General Information
Non-Credit Class Registration
Non-credit class registration (including trips) is at the Continuing
Education window in Thunderduck Hall or by phone at 972-238-6146 or 6147. (Mon-Thu 8:30am-7:00pm, Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:30pm)
Cancellation policy for credit and non-credit classes
Refund of 100% will be made if requested prior to the first class meeting day.
Cancellation policy for trips
Refer to the specific trip description in this booklet for cancellation and refund dates.
Tuition Waiver for Credit Classes Only
Dallas County residents
and/or property owners 65 and over who have lived in Texas at least one year may receive a tuition waiver for up to six college credit hours per semester. Proof of age and residency is required at the time of registration.
One credit hour equals 16 hours of instruction.
Credit Class Registration for all Emeritus Students
Credit class registration is through the Emeritus office in Crockett Hall (C120). Call 972-238-6972 or 972-238-6958. Register early as applications can take up to 5 days to be processed. TR means Tuesday AND Thursday. To pay for credit classes by phone, call 972-238-6272 or 214-890-3874. To get your grades logon to eConnect here.
Emeritus Credit Certificate Programs
Richland College offers two certificate programs designed especially for Emeritus students:
- Arts & Letters Certificate Program
- Computer Literacy Certificate Program
When Emeritus students have completed 12 credit hours in either program, they will earn an appropriate certificate. To obtain your certificate, bring your official transcript to our office. Transcripts are free and may be obtained from Admissions in Thunderduck Hall.
Monday August 23 through Thursday December 9
The college is closed on these days:
Monday, September 6, Labor Day
Thursday – Sunday, November 25 – 28, Thanksgiving Holiday