Continuing Education

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Noncredit education supplements students'​ continued growth and skills development through classes that include basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL), and certificates that can help students prepare for the workforce or continue their education. Noncredit courses are open entry, open exit classes. The courses are free – with no registration fee, proof of residency or prerequisites. They are a great choice for students seeking self-improvement for increased literacy and jobs skill or preparing for credit courses.

Current Courses Offered In-person and Online

Who May Attend?

​​Noncredit classes are open to everyone regardless of residency status.​

Benefits of the Noncredit Program

• Cost: There is no charge for noncredit classes; however, students are required to purchase textbook(s) and parking, if needed.
• Flexibility: Students may attend at times and days convenient to them.
• Open Enrollment: Students may enroll at any time of the year.
• Individualized Attention: Counselors are always available to assist students.

How to Enroll

The noncredit program can be the first step to making your dreams a reality.

1. Visit the Lifelong Learning Center
2. Make an appointment with a counselor or sign up for an orientation
3. A counselor will explain the noncredit services. (Se habla Español.)

Applying​ and Registering for Noncredit Courses

Apply and register for noncredit courses via this link — ​Noncredit Admission and Class Registration. Students may also visit the Lifelong Learning Center for application and enrollment assistance.

Certificates Offered

A list of noncredit certificates of competency and noncredit certificates of completion can be found on the Citrus College Catalog website.

Applying for Your Certificate

To apply for your noncredit certificate, please complete the graduation application/application for degree and/or certificate form.​ 

After your certificate application has been processed and approved, the certificate will be mailed from the admissions and records office as soon as it becomes available.

For a duplicate certificate, complete and submit the diploma/certificate reorder form to admissions and records. If you have que​stions regarding certificates, please call (626) 857-4014.

For information regarding certificates, please visit the college catalog page, noncredit certificates of competency​ or completion​, or call noncredit counseling​ at (626) 852-6445.​

Student Photo ID

A Citrus College photo ID card is required for all new students. It is a lifetime card with multiple uses on and off campus. Your card is available at the library 48 hours after you register for class, during scheduled photo ID hours.

Please visit the Citrus College Hayden Memorial Library website for hours of operation.

Noncredit Student Forms

​​​Diploma/Certificate Reorder Form
Release of Student Information
Residency Reclassification Petition
Student Update Form

Noncredit Counseling

​​​​​​Noncredit counselors are here to assist you in vocational/career, academic, and personal counseling. They are available for enrollment in noncredit courses on a walk-in and by-appointment basis.​

​Noncredit counseling hours may vary. Please contact the noncredit counseling o​ffice at (626) 852-6445 or (626) 852-8022 to make an appointment.