Non Credit
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Overview.
Are you looking for a way to broaden your horizons or prepare for college-level coursework? Evergreen Valley College offers noncredit classes, which are free for students looking to explore, build skills or prepare for a new educational goal. Taking noncredit classes is a great way to build community -- interacting with instructors and classmates -- as you get to know the campus.
FAQs.
Noncredit courses are for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics, develop personal interests and prepare for taking a credit course. Upon completion of a course, students may receive a grade of pass or no pass. Noncredit classes are NOT applicable toward a degree and will not appear on your transcript.
Credit courses are designed for students who are interested in earning college credits towards a degree or certificate. Students who take credit courses generally receive a letter grade (A, B, C, D or F) recorded on a transcript.
California residents and undocumented residents living in California.
Students who hold F1 visas will need to connect with the Evergreen Valley College International Program to learn the process/eligibility for enrolling into a noncredit course or program.
Noncredit classes assist students seeking to improve math or English proficiency, increase literacy, improve job skills and employability, or prepare for educational opportunities and credit coursework.
Generally, no. Certificates may be given for the completion of specific noncredit programs as designated.
If a seat in the class is available, you may be able to join a class that is already in session. Contact the Noncredit Academic Counselor or Transition Specialist (link to the ‘contact us’ page) for more information on joining a class in session.
There is no limit to the number of noncredit courses you may enroll in.
Placement or assessment tests are not required for noncredit classes.
To take a credit ESL or English class, you may contact the First Stop Center (insert link) for an assessment. To take a credit course, you will need to follow the credit student enrollment process.
No, a high school diploma is not required to take noncredit or credit classes; however, it is required for financial aid.
Instructors will award Pass/No Pass to indicate competency in noncredit course material.
Noncredit courses vary in duration from 6 weeks to 16 weeks.
Notify your instructor if you miss a class. It is important for you to attend each and every class. Consult your instructor for their specific attendance policy.
Only noncredit courses, which are part of a certificate program or transferable to other colleges, will appear on the Evergreen Valley College transcript.
Federal Financial Aid is not available for noncredit courses; however noncredit courses are tuition-free!
Email us at noncredit@evc.edu. We’re happy to help!