Policies
Tuition
IO West accepts Visa, Mastercard, Cash, and Check. Online registration is available for all classes using PayPal.
Tuition for most classes may be paid in full upon registration, or first half payment upon registration and second half payment at the mid-point of the class. (NOTE: PayPal registration only accepts FULL payments and an additional service charge applies.)
(Please note: Half payments made with a credit card will automatically have the second payment charged at the midpoint of the class session.) Most electives and workshops require payment in full upon registration.
Refunds
iO West has a strict NO REFUND policy. Once payment has been made and a student registered for a class, no refund will be given under any circumstance. Should a student wish to cancel enrollment prior to the start of a class, full credit for tuition will be kept on file for later use. If a student drops the class prior to class #4, 50% credit may be available (for full tuition payments ONLY).
Attendance
For 8 week Improv & Writing classes, students are required to attend a minimum of 6 out of 8 classes on their chosen day/time.
Missing more than 2 classes in a session may prohibit advancement to the next class level. Students may make up missed classes by attending the same level class at any other time it is offered.
Attendance requirements for electives & workshops vary according to the class and are set by the instructor.
Class Registration
Class days & times are filled on a first come, first served basis. Space in classes is limited, and iO West cannot guarantee a place in class if you do not register on time.
Internships / Work Study
Interns receive classes in exchange for hours worked at the theatre. Internships are granted based on student’s availability, our current need, special skills, and date the application is received. Priority is given to students already enrolled in classes. For more information, please email classes@iowest.com
Registration
Level 1 Improv Registration
Registration for Level 1 Improv classes is ongoing. Students may register for Level 1 classes as soon as the schedule is posted.
Writing Program / Electives / Workshop Registration:
Registration for Writing classes and electives is available as soon as the class is posted. Registration is accepted via phone, in person, or online.
Level 2-6 Improv
Prior to the start of each class session, there is a 2 day registration weekend where students can enroll in person for classes or online.
For registration weekend, in person registration is 12-6pm on Friday and Saturday. Online registration opens at Noon on Friday.
No phone registrations will be accepted until the Monday AFTER the registration weekend.
Level Advancement / Placement
Improv Program
The Improv program consists of 7 levels. To enroll in a Level 1 class, no audition is necessary.
Advancement is not automatic. Each student is individually evaluated by their instructor and given a recommendation to advance or repeat the level. If a student repeats a level, tuition is half-price.
Writing Program
Enrollment in the Writing 1 classes is open. Advancement in the Writing Program is based on attendance and teacher recommendation.
Electives / Workshops
Many electives and workshops have special enrollment criteria. For more information about a workshop or elective, contact the Training Center.