Walk-in/Phone Hours:
October 12 to November 30: Monday - Thursday 10:00am-9:00pm
December 1 to January 17: Monday - Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm

Payment Methods: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash, and check (payable to "Northwestern University"). We only accept checks drawn on a U.S. bank and payable in U.S. funds.

Refunds may be given minus a $12.00 withdrawal fee. No refunds will be provided if a withdrawal is requested after the first class session. The Mini Courses Program does not issue full or partial refunds for lack of attendance or indifference to the course curriculum.

A $5.00 fee will be assessed if you wish to transfer from one course to another, or to another section of the same course. Transfers must be requested before either class begins and may not be possible if the course you wish to transfer to is closed. If you are transferring to a higher-priced course, you will be required to pay the difference in fees at the time of transfer. If the course is less expensive, a refund will be issued for the difference.

We reserve the right to cancel a class at any time for any reason. Should a course be canceled, all registered students will be notified via the email address and phone number provided during registration. Full refunds will be provided for any canceled class.

Refunds for valid withdrawls, transfers, and cancellations will be issued based on the original method of payment. Credit card payments will be refunded back to the same card within 3 business days. Cash or check payments will be refunded via a Northwestern University check mailed to the address provided during registration. Check refunds may take up to 45 business days to complete.

Any returned check will incur a $35.00 returned check fee, which must be paid immediately in addition to the original course payment.

Unless otherwise noted in the class description, courses are limited to patrons 15 years of age and older. Drink classes are limited to persons 21 years of age or older with a valid photo ID.

Due to increased vigilance nationwide, campus security may be tight, particularly during the evening hours. If you are not a member of the Northwestern community, please note that your enrollment in a Mini Course guarantees you access only to the Norris Center and only during class time. While we welcome you to campus for Mini Courses, campus security personnel are trained to recognize persons who are not students. Please carry a photo ID at all times, and should you be approached, simply state that you are a registered participant in Mini Courses. The Norris Information Desk (847-491-2301) will always be available to verify your enrollment in the evening hours if necessary.

All dates, times, prices, and other information are subject to change. Please consult our website for up-to-date class information (there may have been changes that are not reflected in our print advertisements). If there is a change in schedule, all registered students will be contacted and will have the option of receiving a full refund.

We cannot prorate course fees or provide partial refunds if you miss any class session. Should you miss a class, you are encouraged to contact the office or the instructor.

If your room is listed as "TBA", an email noting the room location will be sent to the class prior to the first day.

Due to the busy nature of the student center, classes may change location throughout the quarter. Room locations will always be listed on the Center's event schedules, located near the major building entrances, the elevators, and at the Information Desk.