Noncredit Age Requirements
AACC's noncredit courses are open to anyone with or without a diploma or degree who is 16 years or older by the first day of class. Classes for younger than 16 years old are offered through Kids in College and Family Time Intergenerational courses. For intergenerational courses, all youths must register and be accompanied by a registered adult.
Noncredit Course Cancellations
The college may cancel a course that lacks sufficient enrollment a week before it is scheduled to begin. When a course is canceled, we make every effort to notify all registered students promptly. A full refund is processed automatically unless the student elects to transfer to another course or section. You can help avoid cancellations by registering at least two weeks before the starting date.
Wait List Procedures
The wait list is an electronic record of students who are waiting for a seat to become available in a closed (filled) section. The wait list sorts students in order of date and time the student was added to the wait list. If a seat becomes available, the Noncredit (Continuing Education) registration system will automatically email the next student on the wait list at their AACC email address. The student will have 48 hours from the time the notification is emailed to register and pay for the class
You can use noncredit.aacc.edu to sign in to your student account and view your wait lists or remove yourself from a wait list.
Unscheduled Closings
When severe weather or other emergency conditions occur, listen to local radio, TV stations or check the college's home page. Sign up for a text message alert to your cell phone and email address by going to the Campus Alerts page.
Every attempt will be made to reschedule classes that have been impacted by an emergency closing. However, we reserve the right to update the course schedule depending upon the availability of resources. For the most up to date course offerings, visit us on the Web at www.aacc.edu/noncredit.
When the college closes, all classes at all on-campus and off-site locations are canceled for the day. The college does not necessarily close when Anne Arundel County public schools close; however, when public schools close for inclement weather or emergencies all AACC classes at public school locations are canceled.
When Anne Arundel County public schools close as a result of scheduled (nonemergency) closings, AACC classes will meet.
Late Openings
When the college opens late due to severe weather or other emergency conditions, all continuing education courses scheduled to begin prior to the opening time will be canceled for that day.
Credit/Noncredit Share
Select courses may be taken for either academic credit or on a noncredit basis. For credit registration information, call 410-777-2243. If you are enrolled in a credit/noncredit share as a noncredit student you will not earn academic credit. However, with the instructor’s written permission, you may transfer to credit status during the first three weeks (or nine classroom hours) of the course. Continuing education staff can explain the simple transfer procedures.
Courses and class schedules listed in the Noncredit Schedule of Classes, promotional literature and on this website are subject to change. The college regrets any discrepancies or typographical errors. This website, the Noncredit Schedule of Classes and any promotional literature are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the college.
AACC's personal finance instructors do not provide advice on specific investments. Neither AACC nor the instructor is responsible for any investments students make.
AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the school of continuing education and workforce development Instructional Support Center at 410-777-2325.
Statement to Noncredit Students on Refund Exception Requests
When you register for any class (credit or noncredit), you assume a financial responsibility. The Anne Arundel Community College Noncredit Schedule of Classes published each term includes the current refund policy and identifies the deadlines for dropping a class and obtaining a refund. In some unique circumstances, the college will consider a request for an exception to refund policy. These unique circumstances are listed below. If you feel one of these situations applies to you, you must submit a formal request with documentation as soon as possible and no later than the end of the term for which you are requesting an exception. You will be notified of a decision to your request after it has been reviewed, usually within thirty days of receipt. Only with the appropriate documentation or evidence can a decision be made. Submission does not guarantee a refund or credit will be granted.
Unique Circumstances
There are very few situations in which an exception to the refund policy will be granted. They include the following circumstances:
A) You, the student, became seriously ill or injured after classes began, and the extent of the illness was sufficiently severe that you were hospitalized or incapacitated and, thus, were unable to continue in classes this term. This situation requires documentation from medical professional stating the day of the medical issue began or the accident occurred, the general nature of the illness/injury and an estimate of the length of time you are unable to participate in classes due to hospitalization, treatment or incapacitation.
B) Your child, spouse or parent (immediate family member) incurred a critical/catastrophic illness or injury after the start of classes. A doctor’s statement, similar to that described in section a., must be submitted.
C) Your employer unilaterally changed your work schedule, your work location or the requirements of your current job so as to prevent your continuation in the course(s). You need to provide documentation of these circumstances from your employer on the employer’s letterhead including the date your job was changed, the date you were notified, the previous work schedule and the new work schedule. (This does not apply to new jobs taken after classes began.)
D) You, your spouse or parent are military or National Guard service members and are ordered to relocate. A copy of the orders must accompany the refund request. (This exception does not apply to individuals who enlist after registration for the term or those who register through GoArmyEd.)
E) Involuntary Displacement from your primary domicile.
F) Death of an immediate family member. A copy of the death certificate or obituary must be submitted.
Submission Process
Your official request for an exception to the refund policy must be submitted in a formal letter with your physical signature. Electronic signatures cannot be accepted. The letter must include:
Submit your letter and required supporting documentation through one of the following means:
A) By Email
Using only your MyAACC student email account, send your email and documentation to noncredit@aacc.edu.
Subject: Refund Exception Request
Note: You may not submit attachments by email if they contain confidential or sensitive information. Documents of that nature may only be submitted by fax, by mail or in person.
B) By Fax
410-777-4325
Attention: Instructional Support Center – Refund Exception Request
C) In Person
410-777-2325
Continuing Education and Workforce Development Office located in the Center for Applied Learning and Technology (CALT) building - Room 115 - located on the West side of the main campus in Arnold.
D) By Mail
Anne Arundel Community College, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012, Mailstop: CALT 115
Once your request has been reviewed, a letter will be mailed to the address we have in our system outlining the determination. This determination can take up to 30 days. There are very few situations in which an exception to the refund policy will be granted.
For questions about this process you may contact the Instructional Support Center at 410-777-2325 or email noncredit@aacc.edu.