High School Diploma Registration

Register Today for the High School Diploma Program 

Get your diploma and achieve your goals through the High School Diploma Program at NOCE.

Earn Your High School Diploma With NOCE!  

NOCE high school diplomas are issued to adult learners 18 years of age and older. The NOCE High School Diploma Program operates as an open-entry lab where you, as a student, can work individually and at your own pace on various required subjects. All labs have instructors and staff members to assist you with completing your courses.  Select high school subjects are offered online. Take the next step with us! 

• Be a graduate   
• Earn more money  
• Get a better job   
• Transition to college  

New Students: Steps to Register

Part 1: Complete the NOCE Interest Form

• Complete your contact information
• Click submit

Part 2: Create an OpenCCC Account

You will receive a Welcome email from the California Community College Website with your account information and a code. Important: This code is NOT your student ID.

Do you need a step-by-step guide? Visit How to Create an OpenCCC Account – Application Part 1

Part 3: Complete the Noncredit College Application

Complete the form with your information. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact StarHelp at (714) 808-4679 

• In 24-48 hours, you will receive your Student ID.

Do you need a step-by-step guide? Visit How to Apply to NOCE – Application Part 2

Once you’ve applied to NOCE…

2. You must complete a general orientation through myGateway. 

To access myGateway, visit myGateway and use your Student ID and password to log in. 

For step-by-step instructions on how to access the online orientation, check out the page below:

3. Obtain and send your official transcripts from any high school program that you previously attended.

Official transcripts are delivered in a sealed/unopened envelope from the institution. Mail the official transcripts to the NOCE Wilshire Center at 315 E. Wilshire Avenue, Building 300, Fullerton, CA 92832, ATTN: HS RECORDS

4. After you have completed your orientation, you must meet with a counselor.

Call  (714) 808-4682 or email counseling@noce.edu to schedule an appointment with a counselor. When you meet with your counselor, your Student Educational Plan will be developed and will include what courses you must complete to earn your diploma. 

5. Attend class at your selected high school lab to enroll in your high school subject.

• Anaheim Campus
• Cypress Center

6. Select high school subjects that are offered online.

Register for online classes using  myGateway . Attend class online by logging into Canvas on the start date.

7. CASAS assessment is required.

Effective 2022 Fall Semester CASAS assessment is required by NOCE. There will be a CASAS pre-test and post-test administered to High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program students. Be sure to schedule your CASAS test prior to the first day of classes each academic year.

For more information on the CASAS assessment, please call (714) 808-4049 or text (714) 808-4539.

Returning Students:

Continuing students: 

You will continue working on the subjects on your Student Educational Plan (SEP). CASAS assessment is required. Students must complete a Registration Form with their high school instructor to be added to their course. Always take your printed NOCE Student ID/Access Card to the lab to scan in/out.  

Returning students (out over one year): 

Must meet with their counselor to update their Student Educational Plan (SEP).  Students must upload vaccine records or exemptions on myGateway and be cleared prior to entering their designated high school lab.  Once cleared, students may enter the high school lab to meet with their instructor to complete the intake process and a Registration Form. CASAS assessment is required. Always take your printed NOCE Student ID/Access Card to the lab to scan in/out.  

Please Note:

• Anaheim High School Lab students should plan to stay in the lab for two (2) hours on their first day back. 
• Cypress High School Lab students do not have a time commitment on their first day back. 

All returning students must take their Student Educational Plan (an electronic copy is fine) to the lab on their first day and should always take their printed NOCE Student ID/Access Card to the lab. 

Basic Skills CASAS Assessment Information

Effective the 2022 Fall Semester, NOCE requires High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program students to take the comprehensive adult student assessment systems (CASAS). CASAS tests asses basic and academic skills in real-world contexts.

There will be a CASAS pre-test and post-test administered to High School Diploma and GED/HiSET Prep Program students in the Basic Skills Program.

In-Person Testing Hours From September 23 – December 11, 2024

Online Testing

To schedule your remote CASAS assessment, please visit the registration link.

For more information about CASAS, please call (714) 808-4049 or text (714) 808-4539.

The Basic Skills CASAS assessment labs will be closed on the following dates: November 11, 2024 and November 25 – 29, 2024

Important Reminders:

Please bring your Student ID and a Photo ID. Late arrivals will not be accepted.

Failure to attend an appointment prevents other students from completing their assessment and/or attaining their educational goals. Please cancel your online CASAS exam appointment prior to the test date if you are not able to make it. Repeatedly missing your online CASAS exam appointment may result in forfeiting future appointment requests.

Effective January 1, 2023, the NOCCCD Board of Trustees, adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students. For more information, visit noce.edu/vaccine.