Student Resources

North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) offers a wide-ranging suite of student support services designed to help learners succeed academically, professionally, and personally. These include counseling, academic tutoring, the ARISE Lab, a Career Skills and Resource Lab, Disability Support Services, ESL assistance, and access to essentials like a food pantry, clothing closet, and scholarships. Through personalized advising, skill-building workshops, and essential resources, NOCE empowers students to plan their educational journey, overcome challenges, and advance toward their goals

Academic Counseling

Academic counselors help students get the most out of their education. 

  • Educational planning
  • Support with transition to college and career
  • Goal setting
  • Referral to NOCE or community resources

In-person, virtual, or phone appointments are available at (714) 808-4682 or noce.edu/counseling.

Academic Tutoring and Learning Centers

Tutoring in all academic subject areas; small group and one-on-one support. NOCE offers free academic tutoring through the Basic Skills Learning Center at Anaheim and Cypress. Students can visit for in-person support or schedule a session online.
For hours and details, visit noce.edu/tutoring.

ARISE Lab

Academics, Relationships, Independence, Self-advocacy, Emotional-health (ARISE) is a lab for educational support and wellness for neurodiverse learners. Open to all NOCE students. Visit noce.edu/arise.

CTE Book Loan Program

Career Technical Education (CTE) students can checkout books to utilize throughout the semester. Books will be loaned on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the CTE Program anytime in the semester to inquire about the book loan process.
Contact (714) 808-4815 or careers@noce.edu.

ESL Student Support Centers

ESL Program students can get technology support, tutoring, and more at the ESL Learning Centers online or on campus.
For hours and instructor information, visit noce.edu/ESL/LC.

Food Pantry

NOCE provides students with non-perishable food, fresh produce, and resource information at the Anaheim Campus Food Pantry, with weekly food distribution. Appointments are required. Additional pantries also available at Cypress College and Fullerton College. Visit noce.edu/foodpantry.

Grads to Be

Services for undocumented students include assistance with legal aid, mental health resources, and guidance for transitioning to college.
More info at noce.edu/grads2be.

Helping Hands Clothing Closet

Graduating students can pick one interview outfit and one work-day outfit to prepare for the workplace.
Visit noce.edu/closet.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

NOCE seeks to understand and support our LGBTQIA+ community.
For more details and resources, visit noce.edu/lgbtq.

Rising Scholars Program

This program provides support to our formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted students through education.
More info at noce.edu/rising-scholars.

Student E-mail 

All students enrolled in a non-credit course are automatically setup with an email account.
NOCE students have an e-mail to use for:

  • Getting all school updates and news
  • Logging into loaner laptops
  • Communicating with teachers
  • Connecting to campus WiFi
  • Accessing computer labs
  • and more...

Visit noce.edu/student-email.

Student Technology Support Services

Student Technology Support Service (STSS) provides technical assistance to students for laptop loan program, hotspot, student e-mails, and campus WiFi. Devices are available only to students who are enrolled in an online or hybrid class and have a recent Student Educational Plan (SEP).
For more info call (714) 808-4706, email StudentTechSupport@noce.edu or visit noce.edu/tech-support.

Student Wellness Resources

NOCE supports students on their journey to enhance their wellbeing through mental health resource assistance. Visit noce.edu/wellness for more information including support, workshops, and resources.

Transition to College

Develop a plan and seek resources to successfully transfer to college or university.
Visit noce.edu/acct.