Noncredit Components
Admissions/Registration
Assist students interested in noncredit classes with admission and/or registration.
Orientation
Introduce current and future students to college programs, on and off campus facilities, student services, academic expectations, online resources, and college policies and procedures.
Assessment
Provides an informal assessment process to determine academic readiness in adult basic education (English and math), English as Second language (ESL) courses, and alternate assessments for students with special needs. Visit the testing center web pages for more information on the ESL START.
Counseling
Provide academic, career, and personal counseling and advising to current and future students. Assist with course selection, educational goal setting and refer to other programs as necessary.
Follow-up Services
Maintain contact with student as necessary to ensure student success.
Questions?
For more information or to make an appointment, call the noncredit matriculation and counseling program. tel. 805-922-6966 ext. 3740
Please leave a detailed message including your name and a contact number if you get
a recording.
Counselor Spotlight

Jose Millan
Noncredit Counselor
"I truly enjoy working as a counselor in the Community Education Program at Allan Hancock College. A highlight of my professional career is when our program hosts a graduation ceremony for our noncredit students; students who have earned an ESL certificate, GED or a computer certificate. It is extremely gratifying to see our students recognized for their hard work and to have their family and support system join them in this accomplishment."
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