St. Louis Park Community Education

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Can I take a class if I'm not a St. Louis Park resident?
• How do I register for a class?
• Is there tuition assistance available for Community Education classes?
• What is our cancellation policy?
• What is the best way to reach a program coordinator to ask a question about St. Louis Park Community Education classes or events?
• What is the best way to reach Community Education staff?
• What is the best way to search for a class?
• When are catalogs mailed out?
• When does registration open?

• Can I take a class if I'm not a St. Louis Park resident?

  Yes; residency is not a requirement. No matter where you live, you can take a class with us.

• How do I register for a class?

  We encourage participants to register early! Classes must meet a minimum number of enrollments to be held, and some classes also fill quickly. There are two primary ways to register for a class:

  1. Call the appropriate program coordinator. Phone numbers are listed here.
  2. Follow the directions for "What is the best way to search for a class?"; once you have selected which class you want, click the "Enroll Now" button.

• Is there tuition assistance available for Community Education classes?

  If you're in need of tuition assistance, please reach out to Kelleen O'Brion for Youth Enrichment and Katie Elsbernd for Adult Enrichment and the Senior Program. You can contact them directly from our contact directory: https://slpcommunityed.com/contact-directory/

• What is our cancellation policy?

  To cancel your registration, contact us at least five business days before the class for a refund (minus a $5 fee). Some programs have a more specific refund policy. Full refunds are given if the class is canceled by the site/program.

• What is the best way to reach a program coordinator to ask a question about St. Louis Park Community Education classes or events?

  Please call the following numbers that match which program you have questions for:

  • Youth Enrichment Programming: 952-928-6399
  • Kids Place Programming: 952-928-6764
  • Early Learning & ECFE Programming: 952-928-6774
  • Aquatics Programming: 952-928-6780
  • Adult and Senior Programming: 952-928-6444

• What is the best way to reach Community Education staff?

  Please view our directory here: https://slpcommunityed.com/contact-directory/

• What is the best way to search for a class?

  There are a few ways you can search or browse for a class.

  1. If you know the title of the class or specific search terms, enter these terms in the search box at the top of the page.
  2. Clicking on the magnifying glass while the search field is empty will bring up an advanced search menu.
  3. Course information is separated by program area followed by categories. To search by program click on the button at the top of the page. You can then click on the program in the blue banner and then on the category of interest and then .
  4. Clicking on the rectangular Program Icons will also bring you to the program categories and a button.

• When are catalogs mailed out?

  Catalogs are expected to be in homes approximately 2 weeks after registration opens. The registration opening dates are:

  • August 1 (Fall Catalog)
  • December 1 (Winter Catalog)
  • April 1 (Spring/Summer catalog)

• When does registration open?

  Registration for community education courses open as follows:

  • Fall Session: August 1
  • Winter Session: December 1
  • Spring/Summer Youth Enrichment, Early Learning, Kids Place & Aquatics: February 15
  • Spring/Summer Session: April 1

Still have questions?

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