In general, credit classes are designed for students who are interested in earning
college credits towards an associate degree, certificate, or transfer to a four-year
college or university. Students who take credit classes receive a letter grade (A,
B, C, D or F) at the end of the semester or term.
Noncredit classes are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn
a new skill, upgrade existing skills, enrich their understanding about a topic, or
develop personal interests. Noncredit classes are tuition FREE and do not impact student
GPA. Noncredit classes are also a way to enhance learning in credit classes. Upon
completion of a noncredit class, students may receive a grade of Pass (P), No Pass
(NP) or Satisfactory Progress (SP). Some noncredit classes do assign standard letter
grades (A, B, C, D, or F).
Noncredit classes are NOT applicable towards an associate degree, certificate of achievement
or certificate of accomplishment. Upon completion of a series of required noncredit
classes, students may earn a noncredit certificate of completion or competency.
Anyone 18 years of age or older. Students holding F1/F2 and B1/B2 Visas are not allowed
to enroll in noncredit classes. High school and Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
students who may benefit from instruction and have permission from both their high
school district or ROP, and their parent/guardian also may attend. High school students
who fit into this category must follow the Concurrent Enrollment procedures.
Noncredit classes assist students seeking to improve English or math proficiency,
increase literacy and job skills, support access to higher education, and advance
employability.
Yes. Noncredit coursework and certificates earned will be recorded on an official
transcript. The noncredit transcript is on a separate page after the end of the credit
transcript.
No, your Chabot College student identification number (W#) is the same for all Chabot
College classes.
Yes, students may register for noncredit classes online only after successfully submitting
an admission application to Chabot College. Once admitted, students may register
for noncredit classes online through CLASS-Web, the student online portal.
Students will find noncredit classes listed by subject area in the Chabot College
Searchable Class Schedule. Noncredit class and program descriptions may be found in
the Chabot College Catalog.
Yes! As long as a student is in good academic standing with Chabot College they may
enroll in both noncredit and credit classes at the same time.
Grades are not required in noncredit classes. However, instructors may decide to
award grades (A, B, C, D, or F) or Pass (P), No Pass (NP), or Satisfactory Progress
(SP) to students. Certificates of competency do require that students who pass the
program have a specific level of competency. Review specific details of each class
or program by reviewing the Chabot College Catalog.
Some noncredit classes do meet all 17 weeks of each semester. However, other noncredit
classes meet for a specific number of days or weeks. Consult the Chabot College Class
Schedule for specific details about class scheduling.
No. Federal financial aid is not available for noncredit classes. The California
College Promise Grant (fee waiver) does not apply to noncredit classes because classes
are tuition free. Students are responsible for purchasing any required textbooks,
supplies, tools, equipment, uniforms, and mandatory student fees. Financial aid is
not available to assist with these items and fees nor with any other associated expenses.
Each certificate program is different and requires a specific sequence of classes
and/or level of competency. This information may be found in the Chabot College Catalog.
There is no limitation as to how many noncredit classes a student may take.
Yes! Students may repeat a noncredit class without limitation.
Noncredit classes may have other noncredit classes as prerequisites depending on class
content and curriculum design. Some credit classes may have noncredit classes as
prerequisites for enrollment. Consult the individual class or program description
for specific details about noncredit and credit class prerequisites by reviewing the
Chabot College Catalog or Class Schedule.
The majority of noncredit classes do not require a placement or assessment test, and
are chosen through guided self-placement. However, some Noncredit English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes may require an assessment test for proper placement. Review
each class description for details by reviewing the Chabot College Catalog or Class
Schedule.
No, noncredit classes are not transferable.
Some short-term vocational programs may be recognized by industry partners. Consult
the Chabot College Catalog for more information on specific noncredit certificates
of completion.
It depends on the student’s availability and the availability of noncredit classes
being offered. Not all noncredit classes are offered each semester or term.
If a textbook is required, yes, students are responsible for purchasing the textbook
for the noncredit class. However, many noncredit courses use zero-cost materials or
have books available for student use.
Yes, students are responsible for paying fees including, but not limited to, the student
health fee and student representation fee. Other fees may apply.
Students should contact cc-noncredit@chabotcollege.edu
