Noncredit education offers tuition-free classes and certificates that help you develop foundational skills and provide a smooth transition to credit programs and employment. Noncredit courses can be repeated to allow time for students to build skills without the pressure of receiving grades or paying tuition and fees.

The following areas offer noncredit courses and/or certificates:

• Foundational Skills (ESL, Citizenship, GED Prep, Math Camp), Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Career Education, Forestry, Life Long Learning

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To view noncredit courses, please use the online  as a guest. (Students please access this feature through ).

1. Drop down to the Term you'd like to register for
2. Use the Search (blue button) at the bottom
3. Select the Credits title / arrow icons (in the table header) to sort courses by number of credits
4. Check out all the courses with "0.00000 Credits" for Noncredit Education!

Benefits of Noncredit Courses

• Tuition-free
• No prerequisite requirements on most noncredit courses
• Repeatable even if you receive passing grade
• Time to develop the skills and knowledge needed at your own pace
• Serves as a gateway into credit certificate and degree programs
• Gain skills and knowledge for a current or new job
• Improve math, English and literacy skills

Difference Between Noncredit and Credit Course

Noncredit	Credit
Do not earn college credit	Earn college credit toward a degree and certificate
Receive a pass or no pass grade	Receive a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F)
No tuition or fees required to take course	Tuition and fees required to enroll in course
Can repeat as many times as desired	Can only complete course once with passing grade

Steps to Register for Noncredit Courses

• Apply to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ through our website via CCCApply
• Ensure you choose "Improve Basic Skills" as your educational goal
• You will receive an application confirmation email with your unique Student ID within two business days
• Set up and log into the Shasta Portal, click on the MyShasta tile, and explore and register for our noncredit classes

Please Note: Noncredit courses do not require you to meet with a counselor or submit transcripts.  You can register for courses during Open Enrollment.

Registering by Email

As an alternative to going through the CCC Apply method for registration, students can fill out the two attached forms and email them directly to Sandy Opdyke in Admissions & Records at sopdyke@shastacollege.edu.

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Non-Credit Frequently Asked Questions