City College has an open admissions policy. Eligibility to attend is satisfied if you have met at least one of the following requirements:

• You are eighteen (18) years old on or before the first day of instruction for the term which you are applying.
• You are a high school graduate.
• You are the equivalent of a high school graduate, i.e., you have passed the GED or a state's high school proficiency examination.

Contact the Office of Admissions and Records for more details or visit our website at http://www.ccsf.edu.

Admissions as a Special Part Time Student (Concurrently Enrolled in High School)

The Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Community College District authorizes certain High School students under the age of 18 years of age to enroll in one or more courses of instruction offered at City College of San Francisco.

To be considered for admissions as a Concurrently Enrolled High School Student, Section 76011 of the California Code of Regulations requires the recommendation of the high school principal and the consent of the parent or guardian.

For more information regarding admissions deadline dates and enrollment policies, please call (415) 239-3286.

Advanced Standing

Students who have previously completed course work at other schools of collegiate rank may transfer to City College of San Francisco. One month after enrolling at the College, they may request an evaluation from the Office of Registration and Records to determine which of their courses are transferable for a City College degree or certificate. Only courses from regionally accredited institutions will be considered for transfer to City College. For information on how coursework transfers to universities, consult with a counselor.

High School Honors Courses. City College grants advanced standing and units to students who have completed high-school honors courses and present scores of 5, 4 or 3 certified by the College Entrance Examination Board. A grade of Credit will be entered for an appropriate college course or courses when suitable verification is provided to the Office of Admissions and Records.

Readmission to City College

Students who have completed a semester, but have interrupted their attendance by an absence of one semester or more, may not register until they have been readmitted to the College. Such students must be readmitted before the beginning of the semester for which they plan to re-enroll.

If the entire enrollment process outlined in steps two, three, and four have never been completed, they will need to be completed before registering for classes, unless an exemption has been granted. Please see Matriculation Section for exemptions.

Applications for readmission are available in the Office of Admissions and Records or on-line at http://www.ccsf.edu.

Reduced Fees Under AB540

As a nonresident you may be eligible to pay the $20 per unit fees just like California residents.

What is AB540? AB540 is a state law that exempts certain students who are not residents of California from
    paying non-resident tuition at California Community Colleges and California State Universities.
Who is eligible? Students who meet all of the following requirements:
    a.    You attended a California high school for three or more years.
    b.    You graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma
            from California (e.g., GED or California Proficiency Exam).
    c.    You registered in Spring 2002 or later.
    d.    You completed a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form.
What steps do I take to determine whether I qualify? Complete a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption
    Request form. City College will determine your eligibility.
If I qualify for nonresident tuition under AB540, how much do I have to pay to attend CCSF? $20 per unit.
When can I apply? You can apply at any time. Complete the California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form
    and submit it to City College of San Francisco, Admissions and Records Credit Division, Conlan Hall 107, 50 Phelan
    Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112.
Where can I go for more information and a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form?
    Contact: Admissions and Records-Credit (Conlan Hall 107); Admissions and Records-Noncredit
    (31 Gough St.); Admissions and Enrollment (all campuses); Counseling (all campuses); Chinatown/North Beach
    (940 Filbert); African American Scholastic Programs (Bungalow 500); and Latino Services Network (Cloud 364).
If I am a U.S. citizen, does this apply to me? Yes. AB540 applies to you if you attended a California high
    school for three or more years AND you graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent of a
    high school diploma from California (e.g., GED or California Proficiency Exam).
What if I have more questions? Contact the Residency Department, Office of Admissions and
    Records, City College of San Francisco, Conlan Hall 107, 50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112,
    (415) 239-3287, fax (415) 239-3936 or email resident@ccsf.edu.

Foreign Students

City College of San Francisco enthusiastically welcomes foreign students from throughout the world. Currently there are students from more than fifty countries studying at CCSF. Their presence on campus complements a broad mosaic of multi-ethnic students from San Francisco.

Credit students who wish to be admitted to CCSF's credit program must:

1. Submit evidence of a degree of academic achievement the equivalent of an American high school education. The student must submit an official transcript of his/her school record accompanied by a certified translation in English.
2. Demonstrate sufficient command of English to profit from instruction at the college. A minimum score of 475 on the written TOEFL Exam or a minimum score of 153 on the computer based Exam.
3. Submit current certification of sufficient financial resources to cover tuition fees and living expenses while attending CCSF.

Foreign students are required to complete 12 units of class work each semester to maintain their status. Application forms for foreign students who are interested in the credit program are available from the Foreign Student Admissions Office, City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Avenue, Conlan Hall, Room 107, San Francisco, CA 94112, Phone (415) 239-3837, Fax (415) 239-3936. You may request in writing for one to be mailed to you. Please include your return address.

Conditional Admission is offered to international students whose TOEFL score is below the required score of 475. For more information, please contact (415) 239-3895 or read below.

Conditional Admission Through the Intensive English Program

International students who have a TOEFL score lower than the required 475 (152 Computer-based), IBT 52, or IELTS 4.5 for CCSF but wish to enroll in the Academic Program, may take advantage of the Intensive English Program offered at City College of San Francisco. Students can be conditionally admitted to the Academic Program. Full admission to the Academic Program is contingent upon the successful completion of the Intensive English Language Program and a score of 473 PBT on the TOEFL or placement in ESL 150. Students should complete an application form from the Academic Program and check off Conditional Admission on the form. Applications are available from the website: www.ccsf.edu/international. For more information, call (415) 239-3895 or e-mail: international@ccsf.edu

San Francisco Consortium: Cross-Registration

City College of San Francisco is a member of the San Francisco Consortium. Through the functions of the Consortium, a variety of educational opportunities are made available to students of the member institutions. For example, currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated students may register for credit in courses offered by the following institutions: Golden Gate University; San Francisco State University, and the University of San Francisco. Cross-registration is permitted if the course is not currently offered at the home institution, if the course is lower division, if space is available in the course offered by the host institution, and if the student has satisfied course prerequisites and is enrolled in 12 units at the home institution. This cross-registration policy applies only to the regular sessions of the academic year and specifically excludes summer sessions, extension courses, and similar programs.

Further information for students whom the Consortium may help is available in the Registration Center, Smith Hall 118 and the Office of Admissions and Records, Conlan Hall E107.

Matriculation Policy for Credit Classes

It is the policy of the District to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students. The Matriculation process at CCSF brings the student and the College into a partnership agreement to develop and realize the student's educational goals.

City College of San Francisco agrees to provide the following services:
1. Basic skills assessment and career guidance
2. Orientation to College programs and services
3. Counseling and advisement
4. Opportunity to develop an educational plan
5. Continued monitoring of academic progress
The student agrees to:
1. Attend classes regularly and complete assigned course work
2. Use support services as needed
3. Consult with counselors and advisors when appropriate
4. Be willing to declare an educational goal following the completion of 15 semester units

All new students enrolling in credit classes are required to participate in the matriculation process. However, you may be excused from participation in the assessment, orientation, or counseling components if you meet either of the criteria below:

1. You have already earned an A.A./A.S. degree or higher (U.S. accredited institutions only). Or,
2. You do not intend to ever enroll in more than 9 units of courses at CCSF. You do not intend to enroll in courses with prerequisites, enroll in any Math, English or ESL courses, AND do not intend to earn a degree or certificate from CCSF or transfer to a university.

Students are more likely to succeed in college when they have an accurate assessment of their skills, an idea of their educational goals, and an understanding of the course selection and registration processes. Matriculation services are designed to inform students about how the "system" works. Therefore, unless exempted, all new students must complete the five-step matriculation enrollment process. Students should complete the process as early as possible to receive a priority registration appointment, which will increase chances of enrolling in classes of choice.

STEP ONE---APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION. All new students must file an application for admission via the world wide web at www.ccsf.edu or with the Office of Admissions and Records, Conlan Hall, Room E107.

NOTE: An additional application may be required for admission into specific programs. Consult the department chairperson of the program you are interested in.

STEP TWO---PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT. City College of San Francisco placement tests are administered to all new students who plan to enroll in credit classes unless they meet the waiver or exemption criteria. These tests are one way of measuring students' skills in English or ESL, reading and mathematics. Counselors will use these results along with other information to help students decide on a program of courses that best suits the students' educational needs and interests. The test results are used for placement purposes only; they cannot be used to prevent any student from studying at CCSF. (See “Placement Testing Waiver” for alternate way to meet the assessment component.)

CCSF placement test results achieved before March 1993 are no longer valid and cannot be used to meet course or program prerequisites. If your placement test results were achieved before March 1993, you must retake the tests if you wish to use the results to meet prerequisites.

For further information, see www.ccsf.edu/New_Students/test.htm.

All students must take either the English or ESL placement test:

   English - For native English speakers or those whose primary language is English.
           OR
   ESL (English as a Second Language) - For students whose primary language is not English.

• Arithmetic - For students who need to strengthen their basic arithmetic skills or who may be ready to study Elementary Algebra.
• Elementary Algebra - For students who have studied beginning algebra and may be ready to study Intermediate or Advanced Algebra.
• College Level Math - For students who wish to enroll in Trigonometry, Calculus, or higher. (Students must take Elementary Algebra Test first.)

• Computerized version: Seating for the computerized version is limited. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 239-3124.
• Paper-pencil version: Students may attend the paper-pencil version of the tests on a drop-in basis. No reservation is required.

STEP THREE---ORIENTATION. The orientation session will focus on registration activities, test score interpretation, and information about programs and services that students need to know upon enrollment. Students may also participate in the online orientation at www.ccsf.edu/New_Students/orientation .

STEP FOUR---MEET WITH COUNSELOR. At the counseling appointment, a student will receive a program of courses and registration information.

STEP FIVE---REGISTRATION. Registration is by appointment, the time and date of which appear on the registration ticket that each student receives. (New students will receive registration appointments upon completion of the matriculation process or upon approval of their matriculation exemption forms. Re-admit students will have registration appointments mailed to them.)

Placement Testing Waiver

An alternate way of satisfying the assessment component is to waive placement testing if you have already taken specific tests and/or courses. Submit proof of any of the following criteria and a completed Placement Testing Waiver Form to the Office of Matriculation and Assessment, Conlan Hall 204, 50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112, in person or by mail.

ENGLISH
Students may be excused from taking the English Placement Test and may demonstrate their eligibility for English 1A or 1B by attaching proof of one of the following:

1. University of California Analytical Writing Placement Exam score of 8 or higher - Eligibility: English 1A
2. Completion of a U.C. course satisfying the U.C. Entry Level Writing Requirement (e.g., Subject A Course) - Eligibility: English 1A
3. International Baccalaureate Exam scores:
          IB High Level English A Exam score of 5 or higher - Eligibility: English 1A
          IB Standard Level English Exam with score of 6 - Eligibility: English 1A
     4.  Any of the following SAT scores:
          SAT Verbal (before 4/95): 510 - Eligibility: English 1A
          SAT Verbal (after 4/95): 590 - Eligibility: English 1A
          SAT II Writing Subject Test: 660 - Eligibility: English 1A
          SAT Reasoning Test, Writing Section: 680 - Eligibility: English 1A
    5.  ACT Combined English/Writing Test with score of 30 or higher - Eligibility: English 1A
    6.  Advanced Placement Test Exam in English Language or Literature
         Score of 3 - Eligibility: English 1A
         Score of 4 - Eligibility: English 1B
         Score of 5 - Eligibility: English 1A and 1B
    7.  Completion (with "C" or higher) of English 1A - College Level Reading and Composition course or the equivalent - Eligibility: English 1B

1. Any of the following SAT scores:

1. ACT Math score of Level I or II or 28
2. Advanced Placement Exam in Calculus AB or BC, Computer Science or Statistics score of 3 or higher.
3. Completion (with "C" or higher) of a college-level math course equivalent to MATH 840 (Elementary Algebra) or higher.

The placement tests are used for initial placement only in English, ESL and mathematics. Students who have not yet enrolled in English, ESL or math can retake the placement test after three months. Students who have completed or withdrawn from English or ESL classes may retake the tests six months after their last attendance in an English or ESL course. Students currently enrolled in English or ESL who wish to jump classes in these sequences must contact the English Eligibility Coordinator at 239-3574 or the ESL Eligibility Coordinator at 239-3427.

Alternative Matriculation Services

You can access alternative services for the matriculation process if you indicate the following:

1. English is not your primary language and you do not feel proficient enough in English to take the regular English Placement Test OR
2. You have a physical, visual, or communication limitation that might require accommodation in an educational setting OR
3. You have extreme difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, math, or understanding and remembering information.

Any student who feels he/she has experienced discrimination regarding the matriculation process has the right to file a grievance. Information regarding filing a grievance may be obtained at the Matriculation Office. Any student also has the right to file an appeal regarding participation in the matriculation process. An appeal may be filed at the Matriculation Office.

Enrollment Fees

Fee Schedule for Credit Classes:
Fees subject to change

Enrollment fee per semester unit ......................... $20.00

Non-Resident tuition per semester unit ...........181.00 + $20.00

Non-Resident tuition per semester unit for international

    students and students with F-1 visas ....... $181.00 + $20.00

Health fee per semester (non-refundable)* ................ $16.00

Telephone/Web Registration user fee per semester

    (non-refundable) ...................................... $3.00

Voluntary Student Activity Fee ............................ $5.00

*Assembly Bill 982, eliminating health fee waiver for all students, was signed into law by the Governor 

of California on September 22, 2005. On January 26, 2006, Board of Trustees voted to implement fully

AB982 at City College of San Francisco starting summer of 2006. The health fee for summer 2008 will

be $13.00 and fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters will be $16.00. The California State legislature

also periodically allows the districts to increase health fee by one dollar increments. This

health fee is not refundable.

Health fee (non-refundable): $16.00 for students registered in .50 semester unit or more.

NOTE: Students who qualify in the following categories will be exempted from payment of the health fee.

  1.   Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona
        fide religious sect, denomination, or organization. (Documentation required.)
  2.   Students who are attending college under an approved apprenticeship training program. (Documentation Required.)

Financial Assistance Program to Waive Enrollment Fee

The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges allocates funds to help qualifying students meet enrollment fee costs. For more information about these programs, turn to the Financial Aid heading under the General Information section of this catalog, visit the Financial Aid Office in Cloud Hall, Room 324, or call (415) 239-3575.
 

Payment Methods and Policies

Enrollment, non-resident tuition, foreign student tuition and all other applicable fees are due and payable in full at the time of registration. Cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, Visa/MasterCard, ATM or first-party checks (for the exact amount) will be accepted as payment.

Enrollment Fee Refund Policy

The enrollment fee may be refundable for full-semester courses and short term courses. The refund policy also applies to Summer Sessions intervals. Please see calendar of instruction for refund deadline dates.

Enrollment Fee Refund Procedures

The enrollment fee refund is not automatic. To obtain a refund for courses dropped on or before the deadline, the student must submit a completed application form refund for to the Tuition and Fees Office, Smith Hall, Room 118, no later than the last day of final examinations. Please refer to the Calendar of Instruction for deadline dates. Refund procedures also apply to summer session intervals.

Student Activity Fee Refund and Request to Reverse Procedures

The student activity fee may be refunded if you have paid your fees by submitting a Request for Refund form through Tuition and Fees Office, Smith Hall, Room 118. The student that has not paid for their fees may reverse the Student Activity Fee from their account by completing the Request to Reverse Student Activity Fee Form through the Tuition and Fees Office, Smith Hall, Room 118.

Nonresident Tuition Fee Refund Policy

Paid nonresident tuition will be refunded in accordance with the following refund schedule:

100% NONRESIDENT TUITION REFUND for courses officially dropped during the first two calendar weeks of instruction.

50% NONRESIDENT TUITION REFUND for courses officially dropped during the third and fourth calendar weeks of instruction.

0% NONRESIDENT TUITION REFUND for courses officially dropped after the fourth calendar week of instruction.

Refer to the Calendar of Instruction for the specific refund deadline dates listed for each Fall and Spring semesters. Please call the Tuition and Fees Office for the nonresident tuition refund policies regarding short-term courses, courses which begin at variable times other than the beginning of the instructional calendar, summer session courses, etc.

The ultimate responsibility for dropping classes in order to receive a nonresident tuition refund rests solely upon the student. Nonresident tuition will be refunded if the drop is student-initiated or instructor-initiated. It is the student's responsibility to: (1) check if an instructor has initiated a drop by the deadline date and (2) apply for a refund as stated in the next paragraph.

Nonresident Tuition Fee Refund Procedure

The nonresident tuition fee refund is not automatic. All nonresident students who have paid and are eligible to receive a nonresident tuition fee refund for courses dropped on or before the deadline must submit a completed Application for Refund form to the Tuition and Fees Office or the Registration Center NO LATER THAN THE LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS. Nonresident tuition fee refunds will be based upon the units dropped in accordance with the above pro-rated schedule. Any nonresident tuition fee refund requests received AFTER this date will NOT be processed for refund. All applications for nonresident tuition fee refund must be submitted during the current semester in which courses are dropped. No nonresident tuition fee payent credits will be carried into the next semester.

Please call the Tuition and Fees Office (415) 239-3521 for assistance and information regarding the nonresident tuition refund policy, procedures and schedules.

Nonresident Tuition Policies and Procedures are subject to change during the 2006-2007 academic year.

In as much as City College is required by statute to report the California residence classifications of all students by the fourth week of the current semester, those students who fail to establish California residency by the fourth week of the current semester will be classified as nonresident students and be required to pay the nonresident tuition fee.

Enrollment, Nonresident and Foreign Student Tuition Fee Credit Balances

City College of San Francisco allows all enrollment fees, nonresident and foreign student tuition balances to be credited to the students’ accounts, which may be utilized to pay for tuition and/or enrollment fees in subsequent school terms. The students’ account will be held for a period for two years. All balances not utilized within the two-year period will be credited to the District.
 

Residency Requirements California Residence Under the state of California Education Code, in order to establish residency, a person must pair his or her physical presence in California with the following provisions: 1) objective evidence of physical presence (one year and one day prior to the first day of instruction for the term for which he/she has applied as indicated in the Calendar of Instruction) and 2) intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose. There are other factors to be considered for non-resident students holding different visa types. These students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (415) 239-3287 for clarification. Evidence of intent could include but is not limited to at least two of the following: voting in California elections, paying state income tax, obtaining a California driver’s license, registering a motor vehicle, maintaining continuous  residence in California. Act of intent must be accomplished for one year.

City College may determine at the time of admissions or at a later date that such students may not have met the aforementioned residence requirement set forth for all California community colleges. Such students will subsequently be assessed and billed the nonresident tuition fee per unit at the current academic year rate.

Students who have not reached the age of 18 years are regarded as minors; their residence is that of one or both parents. Therefore, a student who is a minor is regarded as a resident of California only if one or both parents couple their physical presence in California (one year and one day prior to the first day of instruction for the term for which the minor has applied as indicated in the Calendar of Instruction) with objective evidence that the physical presence is with the intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose.

It is the student's responsibility to clearly demonstrate both physical presence in California and intent to establish California residence.

Special residence regulations are in effect for married minors, for minors whose parents are deceased, for certain military members and their dependents, and for various others.

Continuing nonresident students at City College (with the exception of foreign students), who think that they meet the time and intent requirements necessary to establish California residency must contact the Office of Admission & Records for residency verification and adjustment.

For more information regarding California residency please call (415) 239-3287 or e-mail resident@ccsf.edu.

Residency Adjustments

Continuing nonresident students at City College (with the exception of foreign students), who think that they meet the time and intent requirements necessary to establish California residency must contact the Office of Admission & Records for residency verification and adjustment.

Residency adjustents are not automatic. It is the student's responsibility to initiate a residency inquiry and to provide proof of California residency. Please call the Office of Admissions & Records (239-3287) or e-mail resident@ccsf.edu for the documents accepted as verification.

Students who do not meet the residency requirements will continue to be charged the nonresident tuition as well as the enrollment fee.

Residency Appeals

Students may appeal their residency status as determined by the College through the following procedures:

1. Requests must be addressed, in writing, to the Associate Registrar, within two weeks of receipt of the notification.
2. If further review of residency status is required, a meeting with the Dean of Admissions and Records may be requested within two weeks of the review by the Associate Registrar.
3. Students are required to provide ALL documents required to verify their residency status.

Every student must file his/her local and legal addresses with the Office of Admissions and Records. Students are required to notify the Office of Admissions and Records promptly concerning change of either address. Students may update their address on-line at http://www.ccsf.edu. Link on to Personal Information.

Student Classification

Students carrying 12 or more semester units in the fall or spring semester are full-time students for that semester. A full-time student during the summer session must enroll for six or more semester units in that session. Students carrying a minimum of six semester units in the fall or spring semester are half-time students for that semester.

Enrollment Limitations

Students may enroll in a maximum of seventeen (17) semester units, including physical education courses each Fall and Spring School Terms. Students may enroll in a maximum of seven (7) semester units, including physical education courses during the Summer Session. Students wishing to enroll in more than the maximum units allowable must receive permission from his/her academic counselor. Approval to take more than 17 semester units will not be given unless students need such units to be candidates for graduation, or have completed their last full semester of work at the College with an average grade of B (3.00 grade-point average) or higher.

NOTE: Enrollment maximums are strictly enforced by our computer systems. Therefore, students who have received permission from their counselor to enroll in over the maximum units authorized by College policy must process those units in-person at the Registration Center, Smith Hall, Room 118.

Adding Classes, Changing Sections, Dropping or Withdrawing from Classes

After a student has officially registered in classes, the student may add a course, change a section, drop or withdraw from a course within certain dates specified in the Calendar of Instruction. Information regarding these procedures is available in the time schedule or from the office of Admissions and Records.

A student who stops attending a course and does not file an official drop form with the Office of Admissions and Records may be marked as having failed the course by his/her instructor.

Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. At the first class meeting, the instructor will give students a written statement of how many times a student can miss class. Excessive tardiness may be considered equivalent to absence. If a student exceeds this number, the instructor may remove the student from the class roll within certain dates as specified in the Calendar of Instruction (see the section under Credits and Grades entitled "W" Withdrawal). If a student disagrees with having been removed from the class roll, the student can appeal to the Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs. The student will not be allowed back into the class unless the Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the instructor agree.

A student who is absent from a class for any reason is responsible for the content covered during the absence and for making up any course work that was required.

Auditing

In both the credit and noncredit programs, only students who are officially enrolled in a course may attend class. Classes may not be audited. However, some credit classes are offered through a concurrent enrollment option for students who are interested in enrolling in a class but not interested in receiving credit. For a list of credit courses offered through this concurrent enrollment option, students should contact the Continuing Education Office.

Leave of Absence Policy

A student who wishes to drop/withdraw from all courses should file a Leave of Absence. If the student registered for classes in the term he/she is requesting the Leave of Absence, the student's academic transcript will reflect "Leave of Absence" (see Calendar of Instruction for last day to file).

Students may take a maximum of one (1) semester Leave of Absence. If a student is requesting a Leave of Absence after enrolling in classes, the student will be mailed a registration appointment for the following school term and his/her registration will reflect that of a continuing student. If the student requests a Leave of Absence without attempting to register for classes for the school term, the student must re-submit an application for admissions and his/her registration priority will reflect that of a re-admitted student which has a lower priority than that of a continuing student.

If the deadline for requesting a Leave of Absence has expired and the student requests a waiver of College policy due to extenuating circumstances, the student must submit a Petition for Late Withdrawal to the Dean of Student Advocacy, Rights and Responsibilities. The student will be expected to provide verifiable documentation to support the extenuating circumstances.

Students who have a Hold on their academic records will be denied a Leave of Absence until all HOLDS are cleared.

Admissions Policy (Noncredit Classes)

Anyone 18 years or older can enroll in a noncredit class.

Students may enroll in most classes by attending the first class meeting. Provided space is available, students may also enroll in most classes any time during the semester because these classes are open entry-open exit. Class and program information may be obtained from the individual campuses.

Note: Students enrolling in ESL, Citizenship, or Transitional Studies classes, and many Business, Trade & Industry, Child Development & Parent Education, or DSPS classes must participate in the Matriculation Services outlined below.

Matriculation Services for Students Enrolling in Noncredit Classes

Matriculation is a process that enhances student access to the California Community Colleges and promotes and sustains the efforts of students to be successful in their educational endeavors. Noncredit matriculation services, minimally, include:

• Assessment (of English or ESL and math skills, career interests)
• Orientation (to noncredit programs and procedures)
• Counseling (to assist students in identifying educational and career goals and developing an appropriate program of study)

How to Enroll in Free Noncredit Courses

Students can earn special certificates and/or diplomas by enrolling in the noncredit division.  Courses include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Business, Child Development and Family Studies, Citizenship, Consumer Arts and Sciences, Consumer Education, Disabled Students Programs and Services, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED, High School, Older Adults, and Trade and Industry.

Noncredit division courses are tuition free.  However, students are expected to buy books and supplies.  A few courses require the purchase of additional materials or the payment of a materials fee.

For the most accurate and up-to-date enrollment information, please contact the campus offering the course you want to take.  The locations and phone numbers are listed on the inside front and inside back covers of the class schedule.  Counselors are available to help you select and enroll in classes.

New students are required to complete a Noncredit Application.  Please complete the Noncredit Application in the time schedule and submit it to the Admissions and Enrollment Office at the campus you plan to attend.

In many cases, you can enroll in classes by attending the first class meeting.  You can also enroll after the start of the semester. Speak to a counselor or the instructor.

IMPORTANT:  Students holding F1/F2 and B1/B2 Visas are prohibited from enrolling in noncredit courses.

Eligibility for Noncredit High School Program

Students must be 18 years old or older, or if between 17 and 18 years old they must have an exemption from their home school district.