Noncredit Education

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AFFILIATED AREAS
Noncredit Certificate Programs

Tuition-free noncredit education at Citrus College supports lifelong learning by helping students strengthen skills, pursue personal growth and prepare for academic or career advancement. Courses — offered in person and online — include basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL) and a variety of certificate programs designed to build workforce readiness or provide a pathway to further education.

Noncredit courses are offered on an open-entry, open-exit basis, giving students the flexibility to begin or complete classes according to their schedules. These classes are completely free — there are no registration fees, no residency requirements or prerequisites.

Noncredit education is an excellent option for students seeking to improve literacy, gain practical job skills or prepare for transition into credit-bearing coursework. By removing barriers to access, Citrus College ensures that all students have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, achieve their goals and expand their opportunities.

APPLYING FOR NONCREDIT CLASSES
Please fulfill the three-step account creation process below BEFORE completing your noncredit application to Citrus College.

BENEFITS

Cost: There is no charge for noncredit classes; however, students are required to purchase textbook(s) and parking, if needed.
Flexibility: Students can choose from in-person and/or online courses.
Individualized Attention: Noncredit counselor is available twice a week to assist students.
Open Enrollment: Students may enroll at any time of the year.

CONNECT WITH US FOR MORE INFORMATION

The noncredit program can be the first step to making your dreams a reality.

Visit the Lifelong Learning Center.
Make an appointment with a counselor or sign up for an orientation.
A counselor will explain the noncredit services. (Se habla Español.)

APPLYING AND REGISTERING FOR NONCREDIT EDUCATION
You must complete the following three steps to participate in the noncredit program. Before beginning, please read the steps below thoroughly.

STEP 1. APPLYING FOR NONCREDIT ADMISSION

NOTE: An email account is required to complete your noncredit admission application. If you do not have a personal email address, free email accounts are available from many sources, such as Google Gmail, Yahoo email or Microsoft Outlook.

Create a NEW user account if you are applying online for the first time. If you are a RETURNING user, simply sign in.
You will receive a passcode to your email or phone number to proceed with account creation.
Complete and submit the application; be sure to click "Submit."
Important: Print acknowledgment page for your records.

Click here for the noncredit application for admission

STEP 2. WELCOME LETTER, STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT

All students will receive a welcome letter with:

Citrus College student login info: in order to log in to the student portal
Citrus College FREE email account: all subsequent information regarding registration and class information and other college communications will only be sent to your Citrus College email.

Visit the TeCS Help Desk page for information on how to access your email account.

STEP 3. REGISTRATION

On your registration date, go to Plan and Register on the student portal.

If you experience technical issues logging in to email, Wingspan, wireless access or Canvas, please contact TeCS Help Desk.

There is also a YouTube video on how to register for classes.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

STUDENT PHOTO ID

A Citrus College photo ID card is required for all new students. It is a lifetime card with multiple uses on and off campus. Your card is available at the library 48 hours after you register for class, during scheduled photo ID hours.

Please visit the Citrus College Hayden Memorial Library website for hours of operation.

STUDENT FORMS

APPLYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATE
To apply for your noncredit certificate, please complete the graduation application/application for degree and/or certificate form.

After your certificate application has been processed and approved, the certificate will be mailed from the admissions and records office as soon as it becomes available.

For a duplicate certificate, complete and submit the diploma/certificate reorder form to admissions and records. If you have questions regarding certificates, please call (626) 857-4014.

For information regarding certificates, please visit the college catalog page — noncredit certificates of competency or completion — or call noncredit counseling at (626) 852-6445.

PARKING ON CAMPUS
All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid parking permit. Parking permits are required in all campus parking lots. Parking enforcement is 24/7. For more information about parking, please visit the campus safety website.

Student ID, Forms, Noncredit Certificates