Degree and certificate programs 
EVC offers Associate Degrees, Associate Degrees for Transfer, Certificates of Achievement and Certificates of Specialization. Most associate degree programs can be completed in four terms of full-time study (15 units per term). Certificate programs are generally shorter in length. Length of time to completion will vary based on student course-taking patterns. To see the complete list of programs, visit: evc.edu/degrees-certificates. 

Day, evening, and summer classes 
Classes are taught during the day and evening in full-term and short-term formats. A selection of day and evening classes are also taught during the summer. See the schedule of classes at evc.edu/schedule for more information.  

Fully online and partially online classes 
An online class is a class offered fully online and has no required face-to-face meetings. In the schedule of classes these courses are listed as online. A hybrid or partially online class offers instruction both online and on-campus. Required in-person class meetings are included in the schedule of classes following a predictable pattern (on the same day(s) of the week and at the same time). In the schedule of classes these classes are listed as hybrid (partially online). To find out more about online classes visit evc.edu/schedule.

Noncredit courses 
A noncredit course is one that is approved by the college and district as meeting the needs of enrolled students but that does not award college credit. Such courses are limited to the following categories: Parent Education, Basic Skills, English as a Second Language, Immigrant Education, Education Programs for Persons with Substantial Disabilities, Short Term Vocational Programs with High Employment Potential, Education Programs for Older Adults, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Safety. 

Contract education classes 
A contract education class is one that a community college offers under contract pursuant to Education Code section 78021 with a public or private agency, corporation, association, or other organization (title 5, section, 55000). Such classes are not open to general enrollment. 

Please check our Academic Calendar or evc.edu/events for the most current dates and a more complete calendar.