Extended Learning (Non-Credit)

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Most Courses Are Free, Invest Your Time

Extended Learning offers free, online courses for community members seeking to grow and refine their knowledge and skills. Topics include accounting, automotive technology, business computers, cosmetology, culinary, English/reading, English as a second language, entrepreneurship, senior citizen education and more. Find the free certificate that works for you. Enroll, and take classes at the Moreno Valley College, Norco College or Riverside City College campuses.

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How to Apply

Non-credit students complete the college application process, but enroll in tuition-free courses that run on an alternative schedule.

1

Discover if Extended Learning is Right for You

Take part in a Riverside Community College District information session. Listen, ask questions and get up to speed in about one hour. Still have questions? Schedule an appointment with an Extended Learning educational advisor.
2

Complete your college application

The MVC non-credit application is quick and easy. You will receive emails with registration information and instructions within two to three business days. Students interested in Lifelong Learning (Young at Heart) program must fill out a different application. Please visit the Lifelong Learning page for more information.
- Apply for College (Non-Credit Application)
- Lifelong Learning Application
3

Activate your email

Once accepted, you will receive an email with your new student ID number and instructions on how to activate your student email. Your student email is where MVC sends important information and correspondence.
- Access your student email
4

Choose Your Courses

Visit our Noncredit Course Schedule app to search for all noncredit courses. Noncredit courses are also listed in the final section of the general class schedule. Once you’ve chosen your classes, simply follow the course enrollment process.

Summer 2022

October 1, 2021 - June 23, 2022
Fall 2022

October 1, 2021 - October 20, 2022
Winter 2023

July 1, 2022 - January 5, 2023
Spring 2023

July 1, 2022 - April 20, 2023

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Extended Learning (Non-Credit)

Most Courses Are Free, Invest Your Time

How to Apply

Discover if Extended Learning is Right for You

Complete your college application

Activate your email

Choose Your Courses

Term Application Periods

Summer 2022

Fall 2022

Winter 2023

Spring 2023

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