Motorcycle Program
Delta College sponsors a Motorcycle Safety program in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Education. Upon successful completion of our state-approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, the Secretary of State may waive the riding skills test required for a cycle endorsement. In addition, you must take a Motorcycle Safety course if you fail the state skills test twice or if you are under 18 years of age. Delta College currently has 20 nationally certified MSF Rider Coaches on staff. Their instruction experience ranges from 1 to 19 years. All are veteran riders, some with over 40 years of riding experience. This spring and summer Delta College LifeLong Learning will be offering courses in Motorcycle Novice and Experienced Rider.
Required Course Materials for both Novice and Experienced Rider Classes
- Driver’s license, if 15 years of age - permit & waiver form (on website)
- D.O.T. approved helmet
- Long pants only - no shorts (jeans are suggested)
- Boots - no high heels or tennis shoes (ankles must be covered)
- Eye protection - goggles or face shield
- Gloves - sturdy and full fingered
*Failure to bring any of these materials will prohibit you from participating in class.
Motorcycle Novice
Course Number: CMR-1010
Cost: $25 (non-transferable, non-refundable)
All Motorcycle classes are held in rooms S-221 & S-225 on Delta's Main Campus and the driving ranges
Motorcycle Novice is offered as part of the LifeLong Learning Spring/Summer programming. For more information or to request a course catalog, please contact LifeLong Learning at (989) 686-9444 or lifelonglearning@delta.edu.
The Novice course is required for anyone who wishes to obtain a motorcycle endorsement. This course is designed for riders with little or no riding experience, but who wish to become familiar with motorcycle rules and regulations, and develop skills to become confident riders. You must be at least 15 years of age with a drivers permit and able to ride a two-wheel bicycle. This class focuses on the development of the basic riding skills: turning, shifting and braking. In this course you will receive approximately 20 hours of instruction, including 6 in the classroom and 14 on the range. Motorcycles are provided by Delta College.
On average, the Delta College Motorcycle Program trains over 650 students each year! Delta College currently has 20 nationally certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coaches on staff. Their instruction experience ranges from 1-19 years. All are veteran riders, some with over 40 year of experience.
How to Register Online
To register online and make credit card payments (payment of $25 is due at time of registration)
1. Go to MyDelta (link on top right of the website)
2. Select "Register for LifeLong Learning/CEU Sections"
3. At the "Register and Pay" screen, enter the course number (or search by key words) and hit "SUBMIT" button
4. Select class from the list provided and hit "SUBMIT" button
5. Enter your personal information (required) and hit "SUBMIT" button
6. "Additional Registration Info" screen — Hit "SUBMIT" button when complete.
7. You are now ready to "Pay for Classes". Have your credit card ready and complete all required fields. Hit "SUBMIT" button to complete registration.
8. Upon successful registration, the system will send an e-mail confirmation.
How to Register by Phone
To register by phone and make credit card payments (payment of $25 is due at time of registration) call the Delta College Registrar's Office at (989) 686-9305 or call the LifeLong Learning Office at (989) 686-9444.
If you are already registered for a class and would like to register for another section, please be aware that the non-transferable/non-refundable policy is in effect and you will have to re-pay the $25 course fee when registering. Due to the high demand for this program, Delta College LifeLong Learning makes every effort to fill open seats - registered students must arrive on time or risk losing their seat to "stand-by" candidates.