To complete an NOCE application, each student needs to create an OpenCCC account.

If you already applied to Fullerton College, Cypress College, or another California Community College using OpenCCC, go straight to step 3A. Choose “sign-in” and follow the NOCE application instructions. If you are a new applicant, please keep following the steps.

Step 1:

Go to noce.edu/apply. Or go to the NOCE website homepage, hover over Admission & Records.

The drop-down menu will appear; click on Getting Started.

Example of the NOCE menu showing the getting started drop down menu

Step 1A:

Scroll down the page until you see the green/blue block that says, “Tuition-Free Noncredit Courses“

NOCE Apply Now webpage button to get to the NOCE application site.

Click on the blue “Apply Now” button. 

Step 1B:

Screenshot of the Contact Information section.

Fill out the Contact Information Form. Once finished, click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page.

Step 2:

Screenshot of the "Sign In" page of OpenCCC

If you are a new user, select Create an Account.

Step 2A:

A screenshot of OpenCCC Create Your Account screen

On the Create Your Account page, enter a unique email address and click Email My Security Code.  The Verify Your Account page appears.

Step 2B:

Screenshot of the code input screen

Retrieve the security code from your email Inbox and enter it on the Verify Your Account page.

Step 2C:

Screenshot of mobile phone authentication screen.

After verifying your email address, the Did You Know? prompt appears explaining why verifying a second method of authentication, in this case a mobile phone number, will give you more sign-in options in the future.

  1. Enter your valid mobile number in the Mobile Phone field and click the Text My Security Code button. This will send a new security code to your mobile phone or device. This step is optional and can be skipped, but it is highly recommended.

Step 2D:

Screenshot of security code page.

Get the security code from your phone, enter it on the Verify Your Account page, and click Verify Mobile Phone.

  • If you don’t receive the SMS security code promptly, request another code by clicking Resend Code.
  • Following the validation of your mobile number, the user can select which method of contact they want to receive their code from on the Keep Your Account Secure page moving forward.  

Step 3:

Complete Create Profile.

Step 3A:

Create Profile: Contact Information – Type Email Address, Check Box to confirm Terms of Use, confirm housing status, and enter your current address (if applicable). Click “Next” when complete.

Screenshot of the Contact Information section of the OpenCCC Account Create page.
Screenshot of openCCC to input your contact information

Step 3B:

Create Profile: Personal Information – Type Legal First Name, Middle Name (if applicable), Last Name, Preferred Name (if applicable), and Date of Birth. Click “Next” when complete.

Screenshot of openCCC to input your information

Step 3C:

Create Profile: Credentials – Create a password for your OpenCCC account following the guidelines and click “Create Account.”

Screenshot of openCCC to input your password information

Step 4:

Verify Your Identity

Verify Your Identity using either ID.me, California DMV Wallet with Mobile Driver’s License (mDL), or in-person options. For step-by-step guides and more information regarding identity verification, please see the following link: Identity Confirmation – North Orange Continuing Education.

A screenshot of CCC Start's options to verify your identity

Step 5:

You’ve completed part 1 of the application! Please click the following link to follow instructions on how to complete part 2. How to Apply to NOCE – Application Part 2