WAW Registration &
Information
How to Register
Westchester Art Workshop is well
known for its small class sizes and individualized instruction. Many classes
fill quickly and close, so please register early. You can
register by mail or come in person at the WAW office in White Plains or
in Peekskill. For more Registration
Information, please call 914-606-7500.
Mail Registration
Completely fill out Registration
Application and Certificate of Residence Application. Mail all forms with a
check or money order (made payable to the Westchester Art Workshop) for the
full payment of tuition and fees to:
Westchester Art Workshop
Westchester County Center
196 Central Avenue
White Plains, New York 10606
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If registering for Peekskill Westchester Art
Workshop classes only, please mail
check to:
Westchester Art Workshop
27 North Division St.
Peekskill, NY 10566
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Download a
Spring 2008
Application Form
Click to
Download the
Application  .
Registration for Westchester Art Workshop
classes can be accepted on campus for full-time students only. Part-time
students must pay at the Art Workshop in White Plains or Peekskill.
A minimum enrollment is required for each
class to be held.
Some art supplies for our classes may be
purchased at the school. New students should call the
office for materials lists.
Tuition & Fees
Westchester Art Workshop is partially
supported by the State University of New York through Westchester Community
College, and the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and
Conservation. Tuition for non-credit classes and seminars, plus materials
and fees, are listed in the brochure where applicable.
Tuition
- Per Credit $144.00
- Two Credits $288.00
- Three Credits $432.00
- Four Credits $576.00
- Full-Time Student (12 or more credits)
$1,725.00
- Non-resident Tuition (per credit) $360.00
Fees
- New Student Fee (one time only) $25.00
- Lab Fees for Studio Art Courses are listed
in the brochure where applicable.
- Equipment Utilization/Replacement Fee
$50.00
- Cultural Arts Fee $10.00
- Medical Insurance Fee $5.75
- Change of Course/Add-Drop Fee (per change)
$5.00
- Cancellation initiated by student
/Add-Drop Fee $5.00
- Late Registration Fee $5.00
- Returned Check Fee $10.00
Tuition, fees and schedules subject to change
without notice. Cash, checks, Visa, and Mastercard are
accepted.
Resident Tuition
Conditions a student must meet to pay
resident tuition: Must be a resident of New York State for at least one year
(other than FI student visa), and must also be a permanent resident of
Westchester County for at least six months; or must be a resident of New
York State for 1 year and have a Certificate of Residency issued by the
Chief Fiscal Officer of their home county in New York State. New York State
Residents whose legal residence is not Westchester County MUST present a
Certificate of Residence signed by the Chief Fiscal Officer of their county
of residence at the time of registration, or pay the non-resident tuition
rate. Students who have resided in more than one county in New York State
during the last six months must obtain a Certificate of Residence form each
county. A signed Certificate is valid for one year (September through
August). Students who live outside of New York State must pay non-resident
tuition.
Certificate of Residence
NYS residents whose legal residence
is not Westchester County must present a Certificate of Residence signed by
the Chief Fiscal Officer of the county of residence at the time of
registration. The certificate may be obtained from the appropriate County
Office building. If the certificate is not presented at the time of
registration the student must pay a higher fee. See “Resident Tuition” for
more information, and back of credit application for
directions.
Financial Aid
Call Westchester
Community College Financial Aid Office at (914) 606-6773.
Refunds
Westchester Art Workshop tuition
refunds are issued according to the following schedule. Please allow at
least six weeks for processing of refunds. The new student fee is
non-refundable. All other fees are 100% refundable before the 1st week of
class. No fees will be refunded after that.
Fall and Spring Semesters
- 100% If class is cancelled or dropped before first day of semester.
- 75% During first week of the semester.
- 50% During second week of the semester.
- 25% during the third week of class. (Fall and Spring semesters)
Winter and Summer Semesters
- 100% If class is cancelled or dropped before first day of semester.
- 50% during first week of the semester.
Special Seminars
100% If workshop is cancelled or If
requested at least 1 week before workshop. Refund requests
must be made in writing or in person.
Certificate in Applied Art
The certificate in Applied Art is a
30 credit studio-intensive program for training the artist/craftsperson. A
student undertakes study in this program to increase understanding of and
proficiency in his/her chosen medium. This certificate is specifically
designed for people who are interested in assembling a professional quality
portfolio of their work for presentation to employers in business and
industry. The program also provides the skills necessary to help artists
begin art related businesses of their own. (At least 1 3-credit class must
be taken on Westchester Community College main campus in order to complete the certificate.)
College credit in all course work is fully
transferable to 2, 4, or 5 year art degree programs. A broad range of studio
art offerings is available each semester at the Westchester Art Workshop and
on campus in Valhalla. For a curriculum outline, call (914) 606-6810.
Grades and Transcripts
Classes at the Art Workshop may be
taken on a credit or non-credit basis, for the same price. Non-Credit:
Students audit the class, a grade is not given, and the class cannot be
applied toward a degree. Student transcripts say "non-credit". For Credit:
On the first day of class students fill out a form to request a letter
grade, and throughout the semester will be required to fulfill rigorous
academic requirements (attendance, completion of projects, etc.) Students
receive a transcript for transferable credit. For
transcripts, call Westchester Community College at (914) 606-6810.
Immunization
All students born on or after January
1, 1957 who register for more than 5 credits must provide proof of immunity
from Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) and a second measles injection or two MMR’s.
Students will not be allowed to register without proof of
immunization.
Travel Directions
White Plains
The Westchester Art Workshop in White
Plains is centrally located at the intersection of Tarrytown Rd. (Rt. 119),
Central Ave. (Rt. 100), and the Bronx River Parkway at exit 22.
From NY Thruway (I-87), Sprain Parkway or
Tappan Zee Bridge, take Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) east to
exit 5 (Rt. 119). Merge onto Tarrytown Rd. to the County Center (on left),
turn left to parking lot.
From I-95, Hutchinson River Parkway or
I-684, take I-287 west to exit 5. At end of exit turn left to next
traffic light. Left on Tarrytown Rd. (Rt. 119) 4 traffic lights to the
County Center (on left), turn left to parking lot.
Peekskill
The Westchester Art Workshop in Peekskill is located at 27 North Division
Street in Peekskill.
From the Taconic State Parkway North,
exit Rt. 6 West to downtown Peekskill.
From the Taconic State Parkway South,
exit Rt. 202 and 35 West to downtown Peekskill.
From Rt. 9, exit Rt 6, 35, 202 East up
hill to downtown Peekskill.
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Problems/Questions/Comments about
registration can be directed to Abre Chen at
abre.chen@sunywcc.edu
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