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Refunds

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

 

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Cancellation of classes

Noncredit classes are cancelled if other classes on the UW-Madison campus are cancelled due to weather or other emergencies. Madison-area radio and TV stations announce cancellations. If a single program is cancelled, you will be notified by phone. Please include your daytime and evening phone numbers on the registration form.

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Locations

Check individual listings and your confirmation slip for registration and workshop times. Be sure to allow yourself time to park and register.

Most workshops are held at the The Pyle Center, 702, Langdon St., UW-Madison campus. Check your registration confirmation slip for the exact location. The Pyle Center overlooks Lake Mendota and the historic Memorial Union.

Other workshop locations:

  • Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue, Madison WI
  • Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Madison WI
  • Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison WI
  • Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison WI

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Overnight accommodation

We'll send a complete list of hotels and motels with your registration confirmation. Several hotels are within a few blocks of the the Pyle Center and campus. Recommended places to stay when visiting UW-Madison:

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Fees

Program fees include instruction, printed program materials, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), refreshments, and $20 non-refundable administrative fee.

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Parking

You receive parking information with your enrollment confirmation. Day-long parking permits are available for enrollees on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking ramps and surface lots are located within a few blocks of the Pyle Center.

Additional parking and transportation information (including parking maps) can be found on the Getting Around page from UW-Madison Visitor Information. Visit http://vip.wisc.edu/plan-your-visit/parking/

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Credit types

Social Workers: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies, (PDAS), (provider number #1042) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), (800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PDAS maintains responsibility for the program.
WI, IA, MI and MN Boards of Social Work recognize ACE programs.
IL Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor #159.000243.
Counselors: PDAS is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. PDAS adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines (Provider #5990).
WI Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists: Qualifies as an accredited university continuing education course relevant to professional practice.
WI Substance Abuse Counselors: Qualifies as a continuing education course consisting of relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters.
Educators: This program may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
Other professions: Completion of each program qualifies for continuing education hours. Contact your own board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.

 

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Access for people with disabilities

If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us when you register. Requests are confidential. University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX requirements.

E-mail reminder services

We offer e-mail reminder services that will alert you, on a bimonthly basis, of programs that will fulfill your continuing education requirements.

Contacting us

Call: 608-262-1156 or 1-800-442-4617 Fax: 608-265-4555

Write:Professional Development and Applied Studies
21 N Park St., 7th Floor
Madison, WI 53715

E-mail: pdas@dcs.wisc.edu

 

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