Noncredit Education
Noncredit education offers tuition-free classes and certificate programs that help you develop foundational skills and provide a smooth transition to credit programs and employment. Noncredit courses are focused on skill attainment, rather than GPA, and can be repeated any number of times to allow for skill refreshment, career exploration, and lifelong learning.
Shasta College offers noncredit courses and/or certificates in a variety of discipline areas, including English as a Second Language (ESL), GED Test Preparation, American Citizenship, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Customer Service Training, Career Education, Music/Theatre Performance, and more!
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To view noncredit courses, please use the online course catalog as a guest. (Students please access this feature through MyShasta).
- Drop down to the Term you'd like to register for.
- Scroll down to the Course Type field and select Noncredit Course.
- Use the Search (blue button) at the bottom to view all noncredit Shasta College courses!
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
Differences Between Noncredit and Credit Course
| Noncredit | Credit |
|---|---|
| Do not earn college units | Earn college units toward a degree or certificate |
| No tuition or health/campus center fees required to take course | Tuition and health/campus center 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 Shasta College through our website via CCCApply. For step-by-step instructions and screenshots, see the Shasta College Steps to Application and ID.Me guide.
- 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.
- Shasta College Application (PDF)
- Registration Form (PDF)
Noncredit Frequently Asked Questions
There are no student health, campus center, or tuition fees for noncredit courses. However, students may still be responsible for books and supplies.
Noncredit courses are open to anyone in the community.
Yes.
No, financial aid is not available for noncredit classes.
Students may need to purchase textbooks and/or materials for noncredit courses depending on the requirements of the class. Review specific details of each class.
If you are enrolled exclusively in noncredit classes, you do not need to purchase a parking permit, but you do still need to register your vehicle through the online parking portal to avoid getting a parking ticket. Instructions on how to register your vehicle can be found at the bottom of the Student Parking Permit website. If you are registered in both credit and noncredit courses, you will still need to purchase a parking permit.
Yes.
Yes. Please visit the PACE office for more information.
The course number will be between 300-399 and has zero units associated with it. For example, ESL 331, BUAD 301, etc.
Please email your question to noncredit@shastacollege.edu and we’ll be happy to help!