Members of the community do not need to be admitted as degree-seeking students in order to take courses at CCA. However, applicants who have been denied admission to the college and wish to enroll as non-degree students must have the prior approval of the college. Such requests must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office.

Non-degree students should contact the Student Records office via email studentrecords@cca.edu for inquiries. Non-degree students can be added to courses during the first week of each semester. Course registration will be on a space-available basis. Because popular courses often fill early, non-degree students are advised to be prepared with alternative selections. Non-degree students can enroll in courses for the Fall 2024 semester starting on Wednesday, August 28, and for the Spring 2025 semester starting on Tuesday, January 21.

Non-degree students should be prepared to document relevant educational and/or professional experience for courses that have prerequisites and to provide evidence of technical competence on equipment when appropriate.

Non-degree courses earn college credit and are charged per the degree program tuition and fee schedule. Non-degree students must pay tuition for their course(s) in full with the Student Accounts office before they can be registered by the Student Records office.

CCA is not authorized to issue Certificates of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Students (F-1) or Exchange Visitor Status (J-1) to students enrolled solely in part-time non-degree coursework, including CCA Extension.