Logistics & Policies
Who Can Enroll in FAST3 Classes?
Everyone! Registration is not restricted, and anyone may enroll,
whether or not they are affiliated with the University.
Workshop Locations
FAST3 scheduled classes are primarily held at two locations, both on
the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC):
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Illini Hall, Suite 026 –
725 South Wright Street, Champaign, Illinois
Illini Hall is located at the corner
of Wright and John Streets; our classrooms are on the lower level,
best entered via the John Street door.
There are two classrooms located in Suite 026. Watch for signage to
determine the appropriate room.
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UI Armory Building, Suite 156 – 505 E. Armory Avenue,
Champaign, Illinois
The Armory Building is located between Fourth and Sixth Streets. Suite
156 is located just inside the NORTHEAST entrance to the building (the
entrance closest to the corner of Sixth & Armory). Once you're
inside, the door to Suite 156 is immediately on your right (just
to the left of the two drinking fountains).
Carefully check your confirmation form for the location of your class
meeting. If your confirmation form doesn't indicate a specific
location, you will be contacted prior to the workshop with details
(usually via email).
Confirmation of Enrollment
All but "last-minute" registrants will receive a written or email confirmation of their
registration. If you have not received a confirmation prior to the scheduled
class, we recommend that you call us.
Waiting Lists
Our classes fill quickly and our class size is small (usually ranging
from 10-15 people). A waiting list is available for each class; vacancies
are filled from that waiting list prior to the first class session. If
a requested class is full, you will be asked if you want your name to
appear on the waiting list. You will be notified by phone if we are able
to get you into the class.
Cancellation Policy
The final date for cancellation without penalty is 5 working days (generally
one calendar week) prior to the first class meeting. Sorry – we're
unable to make exceptions, but see "Substitutions" below. If
you must cancel, call us at 333-6285. If no one is available to help you,
please leave voicemail – a recorded message is acceptable.
Substitutions: A substitute may be sent in your place
if you are unable to attend. Please inform us of the name of the substitute
so that we may change our records.
Prerequisites
Check prerequisites before enrolling in any course. The instructor in
each class will be teaching based upon a common level of understanding
in the classroom. If you lack the required knowledge, you'll quickly fall
behind. Meeting course prerequisites is the student's responsibility;
we're not able to issue a refund if you do not meet prerequisites.
Parking
No special parking is available for class participants. As is the
case at all central campus locations, parking is scarce. We
suggest that you walk or take public transportation whenever possible. Parking fees are
the responsibility of the user.
Parking Lots
There is public metered parking (10-hour meters) in the UI Library
parking lot at the SE corner of 6th and Armory Streets. Meters are
75¢ per hour. The Library lot is located:
½ block east of the UI Armory, and
3 blocks south and ½ block west of
Illini Hall.
There are a few public metered spaces (10-hour meters) in the west
half of Huff Hall parking lot (SE corner of 4th & Gregory; enter from
Gregory). Meters are
75¢ per hour. The Huff Hall lot is located:
1 block south and 1½ blocks west of
the UI Armory's NE entrance, and
4½ blocks south and 2½ block west of Illini Hall.
There is usually public metered parking (10-hour meters) available on
the top level of the UI parking garage at the corner of 6th and John
Streets (entry from John Street, which at that point is one-way
east-bound). Meters are 75¢ per hour, but are sometimes reserved for
special University events. A lighted sign above the entrance should
indicate whether public parking is available on the top level. The 6th & John University parking garage
is located:
1 block west of Illini Hall, and
3 blocks north of the UI Armory.
On-Street Parking
There is only one street in the area with unrestricted (10-hour) metered parking available (meters are 75¢ per hour):
- Sixth Street, but only SOUTH of Armory Avenue (starting on same
block as the UI Armory)
Nearly all other on-street metered parking in the area is “2-hour time
zone limited,” which means parking on either side of the same street for
more than 2 hours in any 3-hour period may result in a parking ticket
(currently $10), even if the 2-hour meter is kept “fed.”
There are only a few other 10-hour meters in the area,
and all of those are on the streets west of Fourth Street. Most spaces on
streets west of Fourth Street are permit parking only (and the city does
tow), but at one end of most blocks west of Fourth Street, the city has
left two 10-hour meters available for public use.
Special Accommodations
Participants with disabilities needing special accommodations to attend
a workshop must notify the FAST3 registrar at the time of registration
so that arrangements can be made.
Participants using wheelchairs:
- At Illini Hall, wheelchair ramp access to the building is located
on the southwest side of the building from John Street. There is an
automatic door at the end of the ramp.
- At the Armory Building, there is an automatic door on the
center-east side of the building (about 50 yards south of the NE
entrance).
Class Times
All classes begin promptly at the stated times. We recommend that you
arrive about ten minutes prior to the starting time of your class to hang
up your coat and get settled. Please plan on staying in the class for
the entire session; late arrivals and early departures are disruptive.
Class Materials
Most of the classes include written materials – either handouts
or a workbook – that you can take with you at the end of the class.
Many of our materials are purchased from an outside vendor who has granted
quantity-purchase discounts to FAST3. We've passed that discount along
to you. Trials have shown that these workbook materials are extremely
effective and serve as excellent reference books after class completion.
You may wish to bring a pen or pencil and some extra paper for note taking.
Professional Credits (CEUs & CPDUs)
If you are required by your profession to earn continuing education credits
(CEUs), we may be able to help you. Some workshops have already been
approved for the award of University of Illinois CEUs ("UIUC CEUs"), and are so identified in the workshop
description. Give us a call if you need certification of your attendance.
Illinois public school teachers are now eligible to earn Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) for many of our workshops, provided their approved professional development plans include this type of activity. Contact us for further information.
Transcripts
Upon request, we are able to provide a record of classes attended.
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