Welcome to Modesto Junior College’s Community Lifelong Learning Department! Community Lifelong Learning is a self-supporting, not-for-credit program that offers a variety of short-term professional and/or personal enrichment, continuing education classes, career training programs, and events to community members.
We offer classes and programs that provide you and your family with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop. Classes offered through Community Lifelong Learning are not funded with tax dollars. Your enrollment fees keep this valuable program going. Registration is recommended at least one week in advance to ensure courses meet their minimum enrollment. See what options work for you!
You may register for classes by going to the MJC Community Lifelong Learning website, calling our office at (209) 575-6063, or by coming in person to our office in the Morris Administration Building, Room 104 on the MJC East Campus.
For online registration:
Call our office at (209) 575-6063 for assistance at any time.
View the Extended Trips currently being offered.
To register for a trip you may register for classes by going to the MJC Community Lifelong Learning website, calling our office at (209) 575-6063, or by coming in person to our office in the Morris Administration Building, Room 104 on the MJC East Campus.
Travel details will be provided in a letter to registered participants 7-10 days before the trip. Buses normally depart from the MJC West Campus, but MJC reserves the right to make any necessary changes in departure place and times. The departure location will be listed in the letter you receive from our office.
Modesto Junior College (MJC) reserves the right to make changes to itineraries of equal or greater value as deemed necessary. We cannot reimburse clients for items in the tour that they elect to not participate in.
MJC will not be liable for delays, bad conditions of the Rd., storms, acts of God, public enemies, strikes, acts of terrorism, and other conditions beyond its control.
All off-campus extracurricular field trips/excursions are voluntary. If you choose to participate, be advised that pursuant to the California Code of regulations, subchapter 5, section 55450, you agree to hold the district, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all liability or claims which may arise out of or in connection with your participation.
ALL trip refunds are subject to a $20 processing fee, regardless of when or why you cancel. If our office needs to cancel a trip you will receive an automatic full refund.
We offer a wide range of highly interactive ed2go (not-for-credit) courses for career exploration, professional development, personal interest or leisure. These are courses you can take entirely over the Internet. Our courses are taught by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
Learn more about our online learning options through ed2go
To register for a class you will need to provide your name, date of birth, address, phone number and email address.
You can create a Household Account"with all members of your household added to it including adults and children. If there is a credit on your account then anyone on that Household Account can use the credit.
No, you must register for a class before the start of class by visiting the MJC Community Lifelong Learning website, calling our office at (209) 575-6063, or by coming in person to our office in the Morris Administration Building, Room 104 on the MJC East Campus.
Yes, children 14-17 may register for an adult class upon approval from the instructor and the MJC Community Lifelong Learning department. The parent/guardian MUST contact Community Lifelong Learning to request approval prior to enrolling a minor in an adult class. If the minor is approved, they will need to have a Minor Consent form filled out and signed by the parent/guardian. This form can be emailed to you.
We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card. We can also accept exact cash if registering in person at our office. We do not accept checks of any kind.
Community Lifelong Learning classes do not receive State or Federal funding. Your enrollment fees pay all costs of the Community Lifelong Learning program.
Some classes may require the student to bring supplies. Information will be provided in the class description. If a supply list is mentioned, but not specified, please call our office at (209) 575-6063 a few days BEFORE your class so we can contact the instructor. Do not purchase supplies until you check with our office to make sure the class will not be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.
MJC parking regulations are in effect 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. on Monday through 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Student parking is permitted in designated areas on the East and West Campus. Persons who park on campus are not currently required to pay a fee (as of Summer 2024). Please call our office to confirm parking fees.
When parking fees are required, a daily ticket may be purchased from any campus parking ticket dispenser or a semester permit may be available.
Community Lifelong Learning courses are not covered by state or federal funding. A minimum number of students must be enrolled in order for a class to be held to cover costs. The decision whether or not to cancel is made based on the number of fully paid fees for the class. Please register in advance.
An email is sent if a class is cancelled. We also try to reach the students at the phone number provided at the time of registration.
Because we do not receive state or federal funding to help support our program, Community Lifelong Learning classes are not eligible for state or federal financial aid for our students. However, rehabilitation or retraining companies may pay for their clients to take our courses.
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities must be made at the time of registration and at least 10 days before the event. Every effort within our ability and legal responsibility will be made to meet your request.
