What is Noncredit?
Noncredit is intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics, or develop personal interests. Students are offered access to a variety of courses (at no cost) to assist them in reaching their personal, academic, and professional goals.
Ohlone College now offers noncredit classes and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. You'll find noncredit courses in the following departments:
- Business Administration (BA)
- Business Supervision / Management (BSM)
- Computers, Networks, and Emerging Technology (CNET)
- English (ENGL)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Engineering (ENGI)
- Environmental Studies (ENVS)
- Graphic Arts (GA)
- Mathematics (MATH)
- Multimedia (MM)
- Personal Development (PD)
- Real Estate (RE)
Noncredit Courses
- are tuition-free
- are repeatable
- will not eat up your Financial Aid
- do not require proof of residency
- will prepare you to achieve academic, career, and/or lifelong learning goals
- will help prepare you for success in college level work
Who should take noncredit classes?
Noncredit courses are zero unit courses offered to students who are:
- 18 years of age or older
- California residents and non-residents living in California while enrolled in courses
- Minors who may benefit from instruction and have permission from both the local high school district and a parent or guardian
NOTE: Students who hold F1 visas will need to connect with the Ohlone College International Program to learn the process and eligibility for enrolling into a noncredit course or program. Please contact: www.ohlone.edu/international/contact
Noncredit classes have been designed to give students the chance to learn new skill sets if they are:
- Reentering the workforce
- Lifelong learners
- Seeking continuing education for job advancement
- Looking to improve skills before attempting a college course for credit
Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or send an email to noncredit@ohlone.edu.