NONCREDIT CERTIFICATES
The noncredit programs at Orange Coast College provide students access to higher education for skill attainment, college preparation, career enhancement, and personal enrichment. To earn a noncredit Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Competency, students must complete required courses identified within the program of their choice.
Certificate requirements for the current academic year can be found in the the course catalog.
CERTIFICATE REQUESTS
To request a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Competency, students are required to complete a Certificate Request Form.
- Certificate requests will be processed within 2-3 weeks after final grades have been officially posted to your transcript.
- Once all certificate requirements have been verified, the Adult Education office will contact you regarding the outcome of your certificate request.
- To be eligible for a certificate, students must successfully complete all required courses with a passing grade (P).
- Printed certificates are only available for pickup at the Adult Education Office.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTIONS
Printed certificates are only available for pickup at the Adult Education Office (building 150, C&L 117).
Below is the expected timeline of certificate distributions:
Semester Requested |
Certificate Awarded (approximate) |
| Winter/Spring | July |
| Summer | October |
| Fall | February |