In enacting its mission, Continuing Education acts to provide avenues of economic, community and personal development through credit and non-credit courses, workshops, conferences and institutes. Thus, the office functions as the central arm of the institution charged with the responsibility of administering and reporting all continuing education activities of the University. In addition to its own programming activity, Continuing Education assists other institutional units in the planning and delivery of courses and services for clients other than regularly enrolled, traditional campus students. Courses are scheduled according to instructional need and vary from three hours to one year. Costs are determined on a contract basis, and vary according to content, instructional needs and operational expenses.
Admission is open to the public, regardless of age.
Student records are maintained by the Office of the Weekend College and Extended Education Outreach Program and are permanent, thereby allowing transcripts to be generated. Certification Programs Certification programs are designed to assist participants in preparing for new careers, professions or occupations, or to upgrade one's existing career, professional or occupational skills. Participants are enabled to function effectively in the community or in the work place. Fort Valley State University's CEU programs are accredited by the University System of Georgia and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Nationally used criteria for CEUs are subscribed to by the University.