FAQ

Q. Do I need to choose either a Tuesday session or a Thursday session?

A. Yes…the student signs up for EITHER four Tuesday classes during the month; OR, four Thursdays during the month.  The student commits and pays for either four Tuesdays or for four Thursdays. The courses are designed for four Tuesdays or for four Thursdays. The courses are not designed for the student to “pick and choose” either a Tuesday one week and a Thursday another week. In other words, the student elects either the Tuesday “segment” or the Thursday “segment.”

Q. Are there any higher education credits available for the Class?

A. No, The Institute for American Studies is not affiliated with any higher education colleges or universities.

Q. What if the student does not complete all four courses?

A. The student can attend as many or as few of the courses as he or she chooses.  Refunds, however, are not available if the student does not cancel 14 days in advance of the first class. Refunds are also not available for any course cancellations due to weather. Courses cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled.

Q. Is there a deadline to sign up for the Class?

A. Yes…any interested student has until 14 days prior to the start of the first class to sign up for the Class, unless the class has been filled due to seating availability.

Q. there any political or religious affiliation or slant to the Class?

A. No…The Institute for American Studies was founded on the belief that contemporary politics and religion will not be included in any of our courses except where politics or religion are referenced as factors in the creation of The US Constitution or in the interpretation of The Constitution in historical cases.

Q. May the student film or record the class?

A. Students may bring cell phones and silence them during the Class.  Students will not be allowed to film or record the contents of the class.  The class is considered “Intellectual Property” of The Institute for American Studies.  Student are welcome to make handwritten notes or key notes on their laptops or pads.