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To complete the Noncredit Application, you will provide your full name, date of birth, complete California address, phone number, and email address.

Option 1: New Noncredit students can complete and submit the Online Application. (Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to fill out the application)

Option 2: Submit a completed Noncredit Application (English / Spanish / Chinese) by email to [email protected]

Once your application is processed, you will receive a welcome email confirmation with a CCSF Student ID number starting with an S, @, W, or WA.

Step-by-Step Process

Use your CCSF Student ID Number to set up your student account or RAM ID. 

Your RAM ID will allow you to access your myRAM Student Portal (for registering classes), Canvas (for online courses), CCSF WiFi Network, and Counseling.

Follow these steps to set up your RAM ID or student account on the myCCSF page.

*New CCSF students must wait 24 hours after receiving your new Student ID number

Steps to get your RAM ID for new users

After receiving your student ID# starting with an S, @, W, or WA, please use the Guided Self-Placement Tool to find your ESL level.

Noncredit ESL Placement

  1. Watch the videos in the different ESL levels. Choose the best video for your level of English.
  2. Read the passages. Choose the best level for you.
  3. You will see the placement result and a list of recommended courses.

Questions? Contact ESL Noncredit Placement Coordinator Wynn Newberry at [email protected]

Credit ESL Placement

  1. Review five reading samples and five writing samples to determine which ESL level is best for you.
  2. After that, the Credit ESL placement level results will be available within 2-3 business days in your myCCSF Student Portal. To check your placement results, log in to myCCSF Student Portal. Click on Registration Date, Hold Information, Placement Results. 
  3. Upon completion, your next step is to complete the online orientation and schedule an appointment with a counselor. 

Questions? Contact ESL Credit Placement Coordinator Nicki Trahan at [email protected].

Our Noncredit ESL Program offers FREE courses both in-person and online. 

Class Schedules

We have in-person classes at our campus locations at Chinatown, Downtown, Mission, and Ocean Campuses. 

Our Noncredit Online ESL Program courses are offered through Canvas. Most online classes have Zoom meetings. 

Our Credit ESL Program is designed for students who wish to pursue a vocational certificate or a two-year degree at CCSF or transfer to a 4-year college or university.

Follow the steps on the Registration Guide to register for classes:

  1. Write down the 5 digit CRN number for each class you are interested in
  2. Log in to your myCCSF Login Portal (RAM ID)
  3. Select "Register Here"
  4. Select the term (or semester) and Noncredit option
  5. Click "Current Schedule/Register by CRN"
  6. Enter the 5-digit CRN for the course you would like to add. Then, click "Register"
  7. You will see a message confirming you have successfully registered for the course.

   Where is your class?

   Check out the campus locations at Chinatown, Downtown, Mission, and Ocean. 

   You can find the classroom number on the ESL Class Schedules by Campus.

   What do you bring to class?

   Bring a notebook, pens or pencils, and a binder or folder to class. 

   Who can help you in class?

   Meet your teacher by introducing yourself. You may say, "My name is ____. I'm from (country). I'm new to this class."

   In some classes, there is a SHINE Coach, who is a volunteer teaching assistant in the classroom. They help students practice English and answer questions. 

   Make friends with your classmates! In our ESL classes, students practice English through pair and small group activities. Everyone helps each other. 

   Helpful Resources

   Campus Library Librarians are there to help you answer your questions and find what you need.

   Admissions and Enrollment (A&E) Office Staff can help you register for classes.

   Counseling You can also make an appointment to see a counselor to learn more about our programs.

   Student Activities Look out for student activities flyers on campus. Join the activities and make friends. 

   CCSF WiFi Follow these steps to connect to CCSF WiFi with your smartphone.

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