Open Entry / Open Exit (OE / OE) Classes Explained
What is Open Entry/Open Exit (OE/OE) instruction?
Open Enrollment Modules, also called Open Entry/Open Exit (OE/OE) modules, allow individuals to learn skills at their own pace. This delivery method is for individuals who are motivated and who enjoy working independently with minimal supervision. We have broken up traditional classes into “modules” so that you don’t need to commit to taking a traditional class just to learn certain skills. Open Entry/Open Exit modules award college credit, so you can apply them to a degree or certificate if you decide to go for one later. At the course orientation the student and instructor complete a written learning agreement that specifies course completions and course beginning/end dates.
Instructors use computer-assisted programs and video technology to supplement the hands on learning process and are present to direct, help, and answer questions. The modules are open entry, so you can start just about anytime without being bound to the traditional school semester schedule. Classes available in the module format are offered exclusively GRCC’s Thompson M-TEC in Ottawa County (Holland). Skill concentrations include Welding, Machine Tooling, Maintenance Mechanics, Electricity/Electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
How do I register/enroll for Open Entry/Open Exit (OE/OE) courses?
You can come to the Thompson M-TEC from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, or you can go online at www.grcc.edu to register, or you can visit the Enrollment Center at the main campus in Grand Rapids. We recommend that you register for one module at a time, complete its requirements, then register for the next module.
Is there a difference in price between OE/OE and “traditional” college courses?
No, you will pay the same tuition and course fees. The module costs are broken down to equal the same cost of a traditional course.
How will I know when to start attending my Open Entry/Open Exit course?
If you register at the Thompson M-TEC we will provide information regarding orientation for a module with the instructor. If you register online, at the Enrollment Center, or if a company apprenticeship coordinator gets you registered, you should call the Thompson M-TEC to get the orientation information.
Where can I buy textbooks for Open Entry/Open Exit courses?
Textbooks for Open Entry/Open Exit courses are available at the Thompson M-TEC. You can purchase textbooks with a credit card, check, or cash. The Thompson M-TEC is not a college campus bookstore and is unable to buy back used textbooks. If you are registered for a traditional course and need a textbook you can go online at www.grcc.bkstr.com and order the book or visit the bookstore at the main campus in Grand Rapids.
Where do I pay for courses?
You can pay by phone, using a major credit card, by contacting Grand Rapids Community College’s Cashiers Office at 616-234-4020, or visit the Cashiers Office at the main campus and pay via credit card, check, or cash. Or you can pay online via credit card at www.grcc.edu
My employer wants to pay for my tuition?
Your employer must fill out a Third Party Tuition Payment Authorization and submit it to the College Cashiers Office. We have these forms available at the Thompson M-TEC.
If I want to drop a Open Entry/Open Exit course, what should I do?
There are stipulations regarding how refunds are handled. If you think you want to drop a module, then please call the Thompson M-TEC right away and we can explain the procedure in more detail. Ultimately, the student is responsible to drop a course and non-attendance is not a satisfactory method for dropping.
For more information call 616-234-2200 or e-mail lakeshore@grcc.edu
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