About this Event
This statewide gathering will bring together faculty, administrators, and practitioners to explore how colleges can sustain, strengthen, and expand noncredit programming on their campuses. As colleges across California navigate shifting enrollment patterns and evolving community needs, the institute will provide a space for practitioners to share promising practices, examine equity-centered approaches to program development, and build collegial networks that support this essential mission. Sessions will address topics central to noncredit education, including curriculum development and approval processes, strategies for building institutional support and visibility for noncredit programs, alignment with credit pathways and workforce initiatives, and approaches to serving the diverse populations who benefit most from noncredit offerings.
The institute welcomes participation from faculty teaching in noncredit programs, noncredit coordinators, curriculum specialists, academic senate leaders, and administrators committed to advancing noncredit education. Attendees will leave with practical tools and renewed connections to colleagues engaged in this work throughout the state.
Save the date and join us for the Noncredit Institute in person at San Jose Marriott, 301 South Market Street, San Jose, California, USA, 95113!
The 2026 Noncredit Institute will be held April 30 - May 1, 2026 in person only.
Where: San Jose Marriott at 301 S Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
When: April 30 - May 1 , 2026
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 20th at 5pm
Note: We will be taking credit card payments only for this event. If you need to make alternative arrangements, please email [email protected].
Registration Fees
In Person Registration : $495
Presenter Registration : Promo Code. The events team will reach out to presenters via email with a registration promo code.
** All Presenters are required to register. **
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Kayla Vue or Tonya Davis at [email protected]. Three weeks advance notice of need for accommodations is requested.
Hotel Information
The Noncredit Institute will take place at the San Jose Marriott at 301 S Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A room block has been established for our attendees to book at our room rate of $219/night. Please note, a registration is required before receiving the room block reservation link. The reservation deadline to book your room is April 2, 2026. Register for the event before the deadline to get the reservation link.
San Jose Marriott only offers valet parking for $12/hr for the first 3 hours or $53-65 for the full day.
There is also available parking at the San Jose Convention Center for $30/entry without in-and-out privileges.
For questions please contact Kayla Vue or Tonya Davis at [email protected].
FAQs
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
We no longer take direct ticket transfers. You will need to submit a new registration for each person attending.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
• Payment is required prior to entering an Academic Senate event.
• Please remember that the last day (April 20th, 2026) to cancel your registration without penalty is always posted on each event's webpage, and is listed in each confirmation email. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] on or before the posted date. Registration will not be canceled due to non-payment. All cancellations made after the posted cancellation date will be assessed a $175 cancellation fee.
• Full Refunds will not be granted for cancellations after the posted cancellation deadline.
• Cancellations made less than 7 business working days prior (April 20th, 2026) to the event will be billed the full registration amount for the conference.
• No shows, unclaimed "TBA" attendees, and cancellations made after the deadline will be billed to you and/or your college for the total cost of registration and room if applicable to the event. As attendees are permitted to register without funds, we have no way of determining cancellation unless specifically told, in writing.
• It is your responsibility to ensure payment of the registration fee. Submission of your registration signifies agreement with this policy.
• Unpaid balances owed to the Academic Senate must be paid off before an attendee can register for a future event.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No, All attendee registrations must match the ticket. We no longer take direct transfers. Every attendee must submit their own registration and payment.
Questions and Concerns
Please contact the Academic Senate Event Team at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Please see Events Agreement Page for all terms and conditions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
San Jose Marriott, 301 S Market St, San Jose, United States
USD 495.00
