Sign up for new tuition-free class(es) at North Orange Continuing Education.

Classes are held in Anaheim, Cypress, Fullerton, online, or at a variety of off-site community-based locations. Registration is now open with classes beginning the week of January 12, 2026. Don’t delay; register before the class is filled: noce.edu/register.  

Build momentum this year with one or more of these great classes:

Classes starting soon!

For assistance with application or registration, contact the NOCE StarHelp Customer Service at (714) 808-4679 or starhelp@noce.edu. 

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NOCE is bringing back its online high school diploma courses, making the online learning experience better with more help from teachers. Each class has weekly Zoom meetings, so students can talk to their teachers and get personalized help.

Select online courses are offered in:

Register for Classes on December 3, 2025!

Register for online classes using myGateway

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Need help registering?

For step-by-step instructions on how to register for classes, visit noce.edu/register

Or you can contact NOCE StarHelp at starhelp@noce.edu or (714) 808-4679

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The 2026 Spring Semester is coming soon. Get started on a new career path, learn English, finish your diploma, develop your parenting skills, and more! 2026 Spring Semester registration begins on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for emeritus/older adults classes and Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for all other classes. 

NOCE’s 2026 Spring Semester class schedule is now available online, with physical copies at all three NOCE Centers, and is currently distributed to North Orange County residents. 

New this 2026 Spring:

New this semester is the Hyflex modality that NOCE is piloting for several English as a Second Language classes. Hyflex – which stands for “hybrid flexible” – allows students to choose their method of instruction for each class session: in-person or online, with both offered simultaneously during the same class.

With Hyflex, NOCE’s students are granted flexibility in their learning. Additionally, NOCE will offer several dozen online courses in the high school diploma program, a new online Mobile Information Literacy course through the Emeritus Program, and a new Parenting Program class, Nature’s Nurture.

Mark your calendars for these important dates: 

Spring Semester: January 12, 2026 – May 21, 2026

You Can Do It! We Can Help.

Get Started: NOCE Application

Need Help? Contact Us: (714) 808-4679 or starhelp@noce.edu

Registration Assistance Hours:

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

NOCE has a robust menu of student support services to help students reach their educational goals: free classes; free tutoring; free academic counseling; free food pantry; laptop, wifi hotspot, and textbook loans; scholarships; wellness resources; and more! 

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North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) is excited to announce that late-start classes for the 2025 Fall Semester begin the week of October 13, 2025. These flexible courses offer students the opportunity to continue their education, build new skills, or complete their studies with confidence before the end of the calendar year. For the most up-to-date status of these classes, visit the searchable schedule at noce.edu/schedule.

Highlights of this fall’s late-start offerings include:

• Career Training: State-approved certificate courses available in Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Early Childhood Education, IT and Office Technology to prepare you for in-demand jobs.
• Lifelong Learning: Painting, quilting, and needlecraft courses for older adults are offered at local senior centers.
• English Language and Citizenship: ESL courses at all levels plus U.S. Citizenship preparation to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Parenting and Family Support: Programs on connected parenting, raising thoughtful children, and supporting youth through Love & Logic.
• High School Diploma and GED Preparation: Complete your diploma with in-person support at our labs in Anaheim and Cypress, or prepare for the GED exam.

Many courses are offered online or in-person at NOCE campuses in Anaheim, Cypress, and Fullerton (Wilshire Center), as well as at local community centers—making it easier than ever to fit education into your schedule.

Class Schedule and How to Register

• Students can browse the full class schedule at noce.edu/schedule.
• To apply, visit noce.edu/apply or go directly to noce.edu/registration for enrollment instructions.
• Already have a student ID number? Go directly to noce.edu/register.
• For questions or help, contact NOCE StarHelp at (714) 808-4679 or email starhelp@noce.edu.

Don’t miss the chance to advance your skills, career, and personal growth this fall—register today and start the week of October 13!

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NOCE’s 2025 Fall Semester class schedule is now available online at www.noce.edu/schedule

Schedules will be mailed to North Orange County homes the week of June 23, 2025.  Fall semester classes begin Monday, August 11, 2025.

NOCE Registration Dates for 2025 Fall Semester:

Registration opens at 8 a.m. on both dates. Visit www.noce.edu/register for more information.

• Registration for Emeritus courses begins: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 
• Registration for all NOCE courses begins Wednesday, July 16, 2025

NOCE will offer several new courses this fall, including:

NOCE is proud to offer these in-demand courses this fall semester:

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As of May 27, 2025, most offices and classes have returned to the Anaheim Campus Tower and their respective classrooms.

Although the construction is not 100 percent complete, the majority of the work has been completed, and the following departments, classes, and labs will now be located at the following locations within the Anaheim Campus:

• First Floor – NOCE and NOCCCD
  • Board Room, Room 101 – still under construction
  • Café Cypress, Room 174
  • Classrooms, Rooms 104-142
  • Cypress College Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary Arts Classrooms, Rooms 173-177
  • Conference Rooms 100A, 100B, 102C
  • Conference Rooms 101A, 105, 107 – still under construction
  • Food Pantry, Room 156
  • High School Diploma Program Lab, Rooms 139, 141
  • High School Diploma Program Testing Lab, Room 121
  • High School Diploma Program Direct Instruction Classroom/GED, Room 136
  • Learning Center, Rooms 138, 140, 142
  • Lifeskills Education Advancement Program (LEAP) Department Offices, Rooms 152-155
  • Personal Care Aide Classroom, Room 151
  • Student Center, Room 102
• Second Floor – NOCE
  • Admissions and Records, including Registration, Room 200
  • Campus Safety/Security, Room 201, 202
  • Counseling and Student Services Offices, Rooms 212, 215
  • Office of the President
• Third Floor – NOCE
  • Classrooms (general), Rooms 301-313
  • Student Services Office, Room 304
• Fourth Floor – NOCE
  • ARISE Lab, Room 404
  • Classrooms, Room 402, 403, 405, 408, 410
  • Instructional Technology Services
• Fifth Floor – NOCE
  • Career Technical Education Department, Room 513
  • Campus Communications, Room 508
  • Classrooms, Rooms 504, 505, 510
• Sixth Floor – NOCE
  • Career Skills and Resource Lab, Room 606
  • Classrooms, Rooms 602, 607, 610, 611
• Seventh Floor – NOCE
  • English as a Second Language Department
  • ESL Assessment Center, Room 709
  • ESL Student Support Center, Room 702
  • High School Diploma Program Assessment Center, Room 709
  • Disability Support Services (DSS) Counseling, Room 707A
  • Student Technology Support Services (laptop loan program), Room 714

The East Lot Portables will be closed except for using classrooms in portables 100-P, 101-P, and 102-P.

The second-floor door entrances will now be open to the public, and the elevator access will be restored for all guests.

Thank you for your patience as we worked through construction to make our campus new and improved for students and employees. Additional changes will be made throughout the campus over the next few months, and updates will be noted on the webpage at www.noce.edu/construction.

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The 2025 Summer Semester is coming soon. Get started on a new career path, learn English, finish your diploma, develop your parenting skills, and more! 2025 Summer Semester registration begins on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and is open until the class fills or the class begins; most classes begin the week of June 2, 2025. 

NOCE’s 2025 Summer Semester class schedule is now available online, with physical copies at all three NOCE Centers, and is currently distributed to North Orange County residents. 

Mark your calendars for these important dates: 

You Can Do It! We Can Help.

Get Started: NOCE Application

Need Help? Contact Us: (714) 808-4679 or starhelp@noce.edu

Registration Assistance Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

NOCE has a robust menu of student support services to help students reach their educational goals: free classes; free tutoring; free academic counseling; free food pantry; laptop, wifi hotspot, and textbook loans; scholarships; wellness resources; and more! 

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Unfortunately, the Southern California region is experiencing three separate fires in Pasadena, Santa Monica, and Sylmar.

As of 7:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, all three NOCE Centers have been confirmed to be cleared for business as usual.

NOCE phones are now restored. For assistance, contact NOCE StarHelp at (714) 808-4679, at starhelp@noce.edu, or in person at all Centers. For more info, visit www.noce.edu.

Sending our thoughts of safety to everyone in the affected areas. Stay safe.

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The 2025 Spring Semester is coming soon. Get started on a new career path, learn English, finish your diploma, develop your parenting skills, and more! 2025 Spring Semester registration begins on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and is open until the class fills or the class begins; most classes begin the week of January 13, 2025. 

NOCE’s 2025 Spring Semester class schedule is now available online, with physical copies at all three NOCE Centers, and is currently distributed to North Orange County residents. 

New and in-demand this spring:

• Online tutoring for all NOCE students [Supervised Tutoring] (page 21)
• A series of Career Technical Education Program classes in customer relations (page 25) and entrepreneurship (page 33)
• Career Exploration: Preparing for Childcare Jobs (page 45)
• Independent living skills for adults with disabilities [WISE Program] (page 52)
• U.S. Citizenship preparation classes (page 61)
• Academic and College Success Programs for English Language Learners (pages 61-63)
• Job Skills for English Language Learners in Personal Care Aide and Office Assistant (page 68)
• Evening health and wellness classes with yoga elements and cardio/strength conditioning – open to all 18+ (page 71)
• Evening class on the history of comedy and humor taught by a Hollywood director, writer, and filmmaker – open to all 18+ (page 74)
• Mobile Information Literacy class offered by the Emeritus Program (page 75)

Mark your calendars for these important dates: 

You Can Do It! We Can Help.

Get Started: NOCE Application

Need Help? Contact Us: (714) 808-4679 or starhelp@noce.edu

Registration Assistance Hours:

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

NOCE has a robust menu of student support services to help students reach their educational goals: free classes; free tutoring; free academic counseling; free food pantry; laptop, wifi hotspot, and textbook loans; scholarships; wellness resources; and more! 

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Services that are back and online:

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