🚨 Free Fridays is BACK by popular demand, now through Dec. 10! RSVP for new workshops. 🚨 General Assembly Toggle Menu FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Looking for answers? You've come to the right place. COMPANY What is General Assembly? General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand coding, business, data, and design skills. With 30+ campuses around the world, we provide award-winning, dynamic training to a global community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Named one of Fast Company’s most innovative education companies, GA offers full- and part-time courses for career climbers both on campus and online. Through our corporate training programs, we also help companies compete for the future by sourcing, assessing, and growing their talent. All of these offerings are developed and led by industry experts. Visit our About Us page to learn more. PRESS I'm writing an article and want to learn more about General Assembly. Who do I contact? All members of the press should contact our press office at press@generalassemb.ly. To see the latest news about General Assembly, visit our Press Room. COURSES How do I secure a spot in a course? To ensure all GA students get the individual attention and resources they need to succeed, course sizes are limited. After submitting your applications, you'll connect with an Admissions rep, who determines whether or not the course is a fit for your experience and goals. Additionally, if you're applying for one of our Immersives, you'll complete Admissions assessments to make sure you're prepared for the rigor of the curriculum. Once you’ve been accepted and have put down your initial down payment, your spot in the course is secure. Connect with our Admissions team for more details. What payment methods do you accept? Do you offer payment plans? I’m an absolute beginner with zero experience or knowledge in the subject matter you teach (e.g., software engineering, digital marketing). Are your courses still for me? Besides the hours spent in class each week, how much time do I need to dedicate to a course outside of the classroom? What are your academic policies? What benefits do students receive once they complete a GA course? What if I really want to take a GA course but just can’t afford it? Is General Assembly an officially accredited academic institution? What is your cancellation and refund policy? Is the GMAT exam required to be accepted into a General Assembly course? Do you offer any free learning resources? CAREER-CHANGING IMMERSIVE COURSES, ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE I want to break into a career in software engineering, data science, or user experience design. Which of your courses are for me? Our Immersive courses are designed to equip students with the skills they need to embark on new career paths. In addition to hands-on training, Immersive students also receive personalized job search support from GA career coaches and access to exclusive networking opportunities through our network of hiring partners. General Assembly offers Immersive courses in data science, user experience design, and software engineering, both on campus and online. What are my financing options for an Immersive course? What will the remote Immersive experience be like? Why would I take a remote Immersive instead of learning at a GA campus? What technical requirements do I need to succeed in a remote course? Am I eligible for financing for a remote course? Do these remote Immersive courses have any restrictions? SKILL-BUILDING EVENING AND 1-WEEK COURSES, ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE What educational resources does GA provide to its evening and 1-week students? We focus on providing you with the resources you need to master the course material. In addition to instructors, instructional associates are present at lectures to help answer any questions you have. They are available during regular office hours, as well as by appointment and via your course’s Slack channel. We also provide access to supplemental materials online, which you can review at your convenience. I am looking to change jobs after taking an evening or 1-week course. What help do you provide? What are my financing options for an evening or 1-week course? What will the remote evening or 1-week learning experience be like? Which format should I take a GA evening or 1-week course in – on campus or online? What technical requirements do I need to succeed? Do these remote evening or 1-week courses have any restrictions? SELF-PACED ONLINE LEARNING: ON DEMAND AND CIRCUIT PROGRAMS What is your attendance policy for On Demand and Circuit programs? We don’t have an attendance policy for our self-paced online programs. However, we only give certificates of completion to those learners who have finished at least 80% of the program. If attendance is required for employer reimbursement, we can supply the appropriate documentation. How are On Demand and Circuit learner performance and program completion measured? What perks do learners receive once they complete an On Demand or Circuit program? How much time do learners typically dedicate to an online On Demand or Circuit program? ON-CAMPUS WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS I want to attend a workshop or event, but it's sold out! Sorry about that! Because we want to provide our students with the optimal learning experience, tickets are limited and we can’t sell more. However, you can sign up for the waitlist in case we have no-shows. We hold many of our popular workshops and events on a regular basis. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop. Can I pay at the door? If a workshop or event is full and I’ve joined the waitlist, can I still show up? I missed a workshop. Will it be offered again? Do you record your on-campus workshops or events? I purchased a ticket to a workshop or event but can no longer make it. What is your refund policy? I'm planning an event and looking to rent a space. Do you ever host non-General Assembly-related events? If I'm taking an on-campus class at night, can I work from GA during the day? How can I reach General Assembly by telephone? How can I get in touch via email or snail mail? ONLINE WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS How can I join an online workshop? We use the video conferencing platform Zoom, which you can download here, for all of our online classes. Is there a default time zone for your online workshops and events? I won't be able to attend the online workshop at the time it's held. What can I do? I registered for a livestream. Where is it being held? How can I find out more about GA’s online workshops and events? What is your cancellation and refund policy? 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