Fall Semester Schedule Now Available; Announcing New and In-Demand Courses
NOCE’s 2026 Fall Semester class schedule is now available at all three NOCE Centers and online at noce.edu/schedule. Schedules will be mailed to homes in North Orange County the week of June 22, 2026. Fall semester classes begin Monday, August 10, 2026.
NOCE Registration Dates for the 2026 Fall Semester:
Registration opens at 8 a.m. on both dates. Visit noce.edu/register for more information.
- Registration for Active Older Adults/Emeritus courses begins: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Registration for all NOCE courses begins: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
NOCE will offer several new courses this fall, including:
- Career Exploration and College Planning (page 24): Explore with hands-on learning in the areas of retail, childcare, and how to transition to college. These classes are a perfect first step before Career Technical Education (CTE).
- Career Technical Education (pages 28, 34, 35, 49): Students can enroll in high-demand courses focused on Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and Project Management.
- Online Emeritus Painting course (page 85): These tuition-free art courses are designed for adults 50+, but open to all, 18+ The Painting for Older Adults courses have a focus on colored pencils and watercolor. Beginners are welcome!
- Parenting Course (page 85): The Foundations of Connection is a course that focuses on prenatal through infancy.
NOCE is proud to offer these in-demand courses this fall semester:
- Online High School Diploma Classes and In-Person College Preparation courses (pages 17-20): Tuition-free courses to build confidence and core skills in math, reading, and writing. These flexible courses offer online and a new in-person option for the College Prep English course. Supportive instructors are great for students wanting to return to school, prepare for college, or strengthen a specific skill.
- ESL for Work Certificates (page 68): ESL classes that help students learn the skills they need to get ready for a job!