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WORKFORCE TRAINING

About Noncredit Studies

We are glad you are here! Our goal is to offer lifelong learning opportunities that meet emerging business and professional development needs as well as personal interests of those in the community we serve.

We strive to stay current on the trends in the job force so that we may best prepare our students to excel in their career or embark on a new one. We offer a wealth of classes and programs that update skills, provide new and improved certifications and enable growth both professionally and personally. For employers who are able to assist their employees in gaining expertise for immediate use on the job, we offer employer sponsorship opportunities. The form can be downloaded HERE.

We appreciate your visiting our site and hope you find what you are looking for. If there is an area that you would like to see added, please contact us. As your community college, we look to serve community needs in the best ways possible.

Register for Courses Today

You can register in-person, online, by mail, or by phone:

If you have questions:

Please Note:

  • To register for noncredit courses, you must be 18 years of age at the time of registration.
  • Courses are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment requirements are not fulfilled. Registered students will be notified of any changes to the status of their course.
  • If registering over the phone or via email/fax, you will be emailed your schedule and receipt, and if you self-register online, you will be able to print out a schedule which serves as your receipt and class confirmation.

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

Mercer County residents who are age 65 or over are eligible to apply a 20% discount to many non-credit courses, provided all course prerequisites are met. Seniors need to register in person and present proof of birth date and current address in order to qualify. Contact CCS for more information:

ARE YOU ENROLLING in A COURSE THAT CAN ASSIST YOU ON THE JOB?

Did your employer recommend additional training for you?  If so, register for your course by filling out the registration and employer sponsorship forms below. When they are filled out, fax them to  609-570-3883 .

Non-Credit Sponsor Form (5-25).pdf

 


Policies & Procedures

Payment

Tuition and fees must be paid in full upon registration.

  • Pay be credit card in the online registration system.
  • Checks and money orders may be used for payment either in person or by mail.
  • Cash is accepted for in-person registration only; please do not mail cash.

There will be a $20 administrative fee charged for the first returned check and a $35 charge for any subsequently returned checks.

VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted for payment by phone, fax, mail, or in-person.

Supplies/Materials/Books

Course descriptions include required materials and book information. Required texts are available for purchase through the MCCC Bookstore ( www.mccc.bkstr.com). Questions regarding Bookstore policy and procedure can be directed to 609.570.3416. Bookstore hours are subject to change, please visit the website to confirm hours. 

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closings

When classes are canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons, please check the MCCC website ( www.mccc.edu) for more information. 

Refund Policy

If it is 10 or more days before the beginning of a class, you will receive a 100% refund. If it is less than 10 days before the class start date, no refunds will be provided.

Credit card payments will be refunded to the credit card; cash and check payments will be refunded via a check from MCCC made out to the student, unless employer-sponsored.

NONCREDIT STUDIES STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

All students enrolled in a Noncredit class are expected to know and honor the Mercer County

Community College Code of Conduct as outlined in Section VII Student Code of Conduct in the Student Rights and Responsibilities publication posted online. Student behavior should support and encourage a positive learning environment, without hindering or disrupting the educational process. The following outlines expectations for appropriate conduct:

  • Follow all directions given by instructors and noncredit staff.
  • Arrive to class and return from breaks on time.
  • Keep cell phones off or on silent mode; no texting or instant messaging during class.
  • If you must leave the classroom during a session, do so quietly and inform the instructor in advance if possible.
  • Conversations during class should be relevant to course content.
  • Avoid distracting behaviors such as wandering around or talking with other students.
  • Show respect and attentiveness during discussions and presentations.
  • Adhere to the MCCC Student Code of Conduct (available online at  http://www.mccc.edu/pdf/handbook.pdf on page 68 of the PDF).

Disciplinary Process

If a student does not comply with conduct expectations:

  1. The instructor will issue a verbal warning.
  2. The instructor will document the incident in writing and submit it to the noncredit Program Coordinator.

For repeated non-compliance:

  1. The student may be asked to meet with the noncredit Program Coordinator.
  2. After meeting, if the student agrees to comply with all expectations, the Program Coordinator will allow continuation in the course and notify the Academic Dean and Instructor.
  3. If the student does not comply, the Academic Dean may withdraw the student from the course without refund and determine any future registration restrictions.

Violations of the MCCC Student Code of Conduct or Safety Threats

Any confirmed violations will be reported to MCCC Security and may result in immediate dismissal from the course without refund.

Appeal Process

  1. Students may submit a written appeal to the relevant Academic Dean.
  2. The appeal will be reviewed, and a meeting with involved parties may be held before a decision is made.