English as a Second Language

Students often find Mission College after classes have already started.  If there is space available in a noncredit (NCE) class, new students may be able to add into the class after the first two weeks of the semester. Late adds are not possible for credit ESL classes.) Follow these steps for noncredit late adds:

• Fill out the noncredit application and get a student ID.
• Contact the instructor of the class you wish to add or contact the department chair. Ask the instructor if there is space in the class for a new student.
• If there is space available, the instructor will send you an add code for that class through email. An add code is a 4 digit number to use in registration.
• Complete the Add/Drop form
• The instructor will connect you with the Welcome Center for help in registration. Inform the Welcome Center that you have an add code and wish to add into a NCE class.
• After your registration is processed, email the instructor to tell him/her which day you will begin class. 

All students who want to enroll in our ESL program must complete the ESL Guided Placement process before registering for any ESL or NCE course. 

Q: When do the classes start and end?
A:  We follow the regular Mission College calendar.

Q:  What documents are required?
A:  No documents are required other than information needed to complete the Noncredit Application

Q:  Do I need to attend the college orientation?
A:  No. It is not required for ESL students. 

Q:  I can't attend every class because of my job. Is that OK?
A:  Students need to plan to attend every class meeting. If you need to be absent on some days, please inform the teacher. However, if you need to be absent regularly, we suggest you find a different class time that will work better with your schedule.

Q. I want to take a class at a different level then my placement. Is that OK?
A:  Once you complete the online placement, you may enroll in any noncredit class you want to take.

Q: I'm on a waitlist. What should I do?
A:  On the first day of class, contact the instructor via email or attend the class to find out if there will be space. The instructor may not contact you.

Q:  I signed up for many NCE classes at different levels because I don't know which one I want. I plan to drop the classes I don't want during the first week. Is this OK?
A:  No. This is not OK.  Signing up for multiple classes blocks other students from getting a seat.  You need to register for only the classes that you definitely plan to take. If you are not sure about the correct level for you, contact the instructor for assistance.

Q:  What is the difference between:  in-person/on campus, hybrid, fully online - synchronous /asynchronous? 
A:  In person:  the class is on campus in a classroom. It is not online. Hybrid:  The class meets in person, but it has an online component.  You will meet in person and also do work online. Fully online synchronous:  The class meets in Zoom at specific times for all of the teaching. Fully online asynchronous:  The class is online in Canvas only. It does not meet live in Zoom.