Santa Rosa Junior College provides matriculation services for students enrolled in certain noncredit course categories, such as: Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills, English as a Second Language, Students with Substantial Disabilities, and Short-Term Vocational Courses.

Services available for noncredit students at Santa Rosa Junior College include Admissions, Orientation, Assessment and Counseling/Advising and are based on the premise that these services are vital to the full participation, retention and matriculation of noncredit students, particularly those transitioning into or back into the workforce.

Admissions

Registration for noncredit classes is a simple process. Completion of the one-page registration form is the student’s application to noncredit programs and services. As soon as the registration form is completed and received by Admissions and Records, the student is registered. Registration forms are available at the Admissions and Records Office and from instructors in the classroom. Students may also register on line at http://www.santarosa.edu/admissions. Assistance to completing the registration form is available for students with special needs. Classes are open-entry/open-exit and students may register anytime during the school year, provided there is space available in the class or program.

Residency Requirements
There are no residency requirements. Noncredit classes and programs are available to all members of the community.

Enrollment Fees and Expenses
There are no enrollment fees for noncredit classes and programs. Some classes may have a small materials fee, which is usually payable at the time of registration.

Orientation

A broad range of orientation services is available to noncredit students at SRJC. This includes information regarding credit and noncredit college programs, services, procedures, student responsibilities, and other relevant information. It is recommended that noncredit students attend an orientation session prior to or at the time of registration, since information available in these sessions assists students in accessing appropriate courses and programs. Orientation programs for noncredit students are available in the following departments:

College Skills/Tutorial
Multilingual and multimedia orientation sessions are available at the beginning of each semester at scheduled times and throughout the semester as well. Further information about orientation sessions can be obtained by contacting Toni Eaton in the College Skills/Tutorial Department located in Room 611 of the Analy Temporaries on the Santa Rosa campus, or by phone at 527-4834.

Noncredit English as a Second Language
At the beginning of each semester, one-hour orientations are offered at different times for both day and evening classes. Further information regarding orientation services can be obtained by contacting the Noncredit ESL Coordinator, Marti Estrin, located in Room 1206 in Barnett Hall on the Santa Rosa campus, or by phone at 527-4251.

Assessment

Students enrolling in College Skills courses complete a preliminary assessment instrument, which helps determine the appropriate instrument to be used in a more comprehensive assessment. A writing sample is then completed, and all this information is combined with additional relevant information obtained in consultation with the student to determine appropriate course selection and educational and/or vocational goals. Further information regarding Assessment questions for noncredit college skills students is available by contacting Toni Eaton in the College Skills/Tutorial Department located in Room 611 of the Analy Temporaries on the Santa Rosa campus, or by phone at 527-4834.

Students enrolling in noncredit ESL are assessed at the beginning of the semester by completing a multiple measure questionnaire and receiving additional assistance from instructors or instructional aides if necessary. An oral assessment is completed and students are then placed in the appropriate literacy level class. Further information regarding assessment services can be obtained by contacting the Noncredit ESL Coordinator, Marti Estrin, located in Room 1206 in Barnett Hall on the Santa Rosa campus, or by phone at 527-4251.

Counseling/Advisement

Noncredit students enrolled in college skills and ESL classes are provided with opportunities to meet with counselors at the beginning and throughout the semester to develop and monitor their educational plans.

Further information about counseling/advisement questions for noncredit college skills students is available by contacting Toni Eaton in the College Skills/Tutorial Department located in Room 611 of the Analy Temporaries on the Santa Rosa campus, or by phone at 527-4834.

Further information about counseling/advisement services can be obtained by contacting the Noncredit ESL Coordinator, Marti Estrin, located in Room 1206 in Barnett Hall on the Santa Rosa campus, or by phone at 527-4251.

Students With Substantial Disabilities

Students attending Santa Rosa Junior College through courses offered by North Bay Rehabilitation Services, Inc., Becoming Independent Inc., and Redwood Empire Industries will register and receive matriculation services through these agencies.