Richland College Emeritus Program

Registration and General Information

Credit Class Information

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 completion of a waiver request form is required at the time of registration. This waiver does not apply to non-credit classes.Tuition for students under 65 years of age is $39 per semester hour. (1 college credit hour equals 16 hours in the classroom.)

Credit Class Registration for all Emeritus Students

Register for credit classes only through the Emeritus office in Crockett Hall (C120). Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 972-238-6972 or 972-238-6958. Applications can take up to 5 days to be processed, so register early.
TR means Tuesday AND Thursday. Call if your summary has TBA on it for a classroom and we will give you the information you need.
To pay for credit classes by phone, call 972-238-6326 or 6108.
To get your grades call 972-613-1818. Refer to the map for building names and locations.

Non-Credit Class Registration

Register and pay for non-credit classes  including trips (this is a change since fall 2007) at the Continuing Education window in Thunderduck Hall or by phone at 972-238-6146 or 6147.
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.

Emeritus Credit Certificate Programs

We offer two certificate programs: Arts & Letters and Computer Literacy. 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.

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Semester long classes begin August 25 and end December 11. The college is closed on these days:

The college is closed on Monday, September 1, Labor Day
Thursday – Saturday, November 27-29, Thanksgiving Holiday