Register Today to Get Started!
Emeritus Program classes at NOCE are tuition-free to adults, ages 18 and up.

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New Students
To apply to be an NOCE student, follow these steps:
- Apply for an NOCE Student ID
- First-time students can apply for a Student Identification (ID) number online.
- Applicants will receive an e-mail with registration instructions/information within two (2) business days of online submission.
- Click on the application below to apply for a Student ID:
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ALL NOCE PROGRAMS (Adults 18+)
Note: do not fill out this form if you have previously taken classes with North Orange Continuing Education, Cypress College, or Fullerton College. You already have a Student ID.
How to Register for Emeritus Program Classes Held at Community or Senior Centers:
- Once you have your Student ID, you must register for your course in MyGateway.
- To access myGateway, visit https://mg.nocccd.edu and use your Student ID and password to log in.
- Once you have logged in, register for your Emeritus Program class(es) held at a community or senior Center using WebStar in MyGateway. You must have your course(s) CRNs to register.
- Read through this page for step-by-step instructions on How to Register for Classes.
- Once registered, your Instructor will reach out to you regarding how to access your course.
Online/Remote Classes
- Your instructor will contact you with the Zoom link or log into Canvas on the start date listed in the class schedule. For step by step instructions on how to log into and use Canvas, view the Canvas video.
In-Person Classes – View the course description in the class schedule for dates/time/location of the class; COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required.
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Please visit NOCE’s Vaccine Mandate page for the latest COVID-19 vaccine mandate updates.
For registration support, call 714.808.4679 or e-mail starhelp@noce.edu.
For questions about the Emeritus Program, call 714.808.4909 or e-mail emeritus@noce.edu.
- Apply for an NOCE Student ID
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NEW STUDENTS – How to Register for Emeritus Program Classes Held at Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation Centers
- Contact your skilled nursing or rehabilitation center location’s Activity Director to inquire about class details and registration.
- For additional questions about the Emeritus Program, call 714.808.4909 or e-mail emeritus@noce.edu.
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RETURNING STUDENTS – How to Register for Emeritus Program Classes Held at Community or Senior Centers
Welcome back! follow these steps to register:
Refer to the NOCE Class Schedule for class details.
- For Emeritus Program classes held in a community center or senior center, view the latest class schedule and select the Emeritus Program course(s); note the CRN number(s).
- Register for the courses in myGateway.
- To access myGateway, visit https://mg.nocccd.edu and use your Student ID and password to log in.
- Once you have logged in, register for your classes using WebStar in MyGateway. You must have your course(s) CRNs to register.
- Read through this page for step-by-step instructions on How to Register for Classes.
- Once registered, your Instructor will reach out to you regarding how to access your course.
- For registration support, call 714.808.4679 or e-mail starhelp@noce.edu.
- For questions about the Emeritus Program, call 714.808.4909 or e-mail emeritus@noce.edu.
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RETURNING STUDENTS – How to Register for Emeritus Program Classes Held at Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation Centers
- Contact your skilled nursing or rehabilitation center location’s Activity Director to inquire about class details and registration.
- For additional questions about the Emeritus Program, call 714.808.4909 or e-mail emeritus@noce.edu.
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Registration for Activities Directors/Off-Site Locations
OAP Off-Site Login Page
For Assistance, Contact the OAP office at: 714.808.4909
Need Help?
StarHelp can help you with filling out your NOCE application and accessing myGateway student portal.
- StarHelp phone: 714.808.4679
- StarHelp e-mail: starhelp@noce.edu
- The NOCE Career Skills and Resource Lab will help students with remote technical assistance. NOCE At Home services are here to support students virtually!
- Help with how to access Zoom and Canvas.
- Access to online readiness videos for students to get helpful tips to succeed in online classes.
- Career Skills and Resource Lab phone: 714.808.4717
- We are here to help! We want you to get enrolled and get started in your classes so you can meet your goals. Contact us with questions.
- LEAP-Emeritus Program phone: 714.808.4909
- LEAP-Emeritus Program e-mail: emeritus@noce.edu
Class Locations
NOCE’s Emeritus Program hosts classes at various community-based locations throughout the North Orange County Community including churches, community centers, skilled nursing facilities, senior centers, rehabilitation centers, K12 schools, and more.