Policies
Participant substitutions are strongly encouraged when an original participant cannot attend their scheduled course.
A substitution may be made until 3 business days before the course begins. Substitution requests must include the new participant’s name and email address.
A participant may transfer from one course to another once. Any discount will be forfeited. Participants must pay any difference in tuition before being registered for a new course.
Transfer fees apply according to the schedule below. If a participant wishes to transfer to an unspecified course, their tuition credit is valid for 12 months from the date of request. Any funds not used within 12 months will be forfeited.
If you withdraw from a course (instead of requesting a substitution or transfer), a cancelation fee will be assessed according to the schedule below.
Additional charges may be assessed in cases where educational materials were sent before a participant canceled.
FEE SCHEDULE
Transfer and Cancelation fees depend on how many business days’ notice you give before the course begins.
Substituting another participant is allowed at no cost, provided we receive at least 3 business days’ notice.
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Open Enrollment Courses
Notice
Substitutions Transfer fee Cancelation fee 30 days or more Yes None None 15 to 29 days Yes None 25% of original cost 3 to 14 days Yes 15% of original cost 50% of original cost 2 days Not permitted Not permitted 100% of original cost -
Cohort Programs
Tuition is non-refundable, and missed sessions cannot be made up in future course offerings. Substitutions and transfers are not permitted once the program begins.
Notice (Business Days) Substitutions Transfer fee Cancelation fee 30 days or more Yes None None 15 to 29 days Yes None 25% of original cost 3 to 14 days Yes 15% of original cost 50% of original cost 2 days Not permitted Not permitted 100% of original cost -
LEGIS Fellowship
Notice (Business Days) Substitutions Cancelation fee 14 days or less No 50% of original cost
If you miss any portion of a course, WashU at Brookings cannot refund your tuition or offer complementary participation in a future offering of the course.
- You will receive fewer credits, instructional hours, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Depending on your attendance record, you may not be entitled to a letter of completion.
- If you do not complete a cohort program, you will not earn a certificate or be entitled to an alumni discount.
Exceptions may be made in limited circumstances at the discretion of WashU at Brookings.
Degreed graduates of WashU Olin Business School qualify for 50% off future executive education courses from WashU at Brookings. Certificate alumni are eligible for a 25% discount. Complete one of the following certificates to qualify:
- Certificate in Public Leadership
- Certificate in Policy Strategy
- Women’s Leadership Program
- LEGIS Congressional Fellowship
Discounted seats are limited, subject to availability, and available only to verified certificate holders or Olin alumni. To receive your discount, email the course you would like to take to [email protected].
Course dates may change without prior notice. Tuition for your course is fixed at the time of registration. However, please note that fees for future sessions may vary. If WashU at Brookings changes, reschedules, or cancels a course or program for any reason, every effort will be made to notify you at least 30 days before the start date. If your course has been rescheduled or canceled, you may transfer to another course or request a refund. Transfer or cancelation fees will not apply. You are responsible for any travel costs incurred.
If the federal government closes due to inclement weather, scheduled courses will be canceled. Every effort will be made to notify you of any changes immediately and to reschedule the course for a future date.
If the federal government calls for a delayed opening or offers liberal leave or telework, WashU at Brookings will open on time. Courses will proceed as scheduled.
WashU at Brookings reserves the right to use photos taken during its events and activities for promotional purposes.
Photographs occasionally are taken during classes, but if you do not want to be photographed, you can inform the staff.
WashU at Brookings, and its partner institution Washington University in St. Louis, value your private information and will not share personal data with third parties, except where required.
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