Our year in reviewÌý
Our vision is to be the most trusted and agile partner for meeting diverse educational needs.
Our mission is to develop human potential by providing transformative learning experiences.
Benerd Review
Please enjoy our Annual Benerd Review!
At Benerd College, you'll find flexible formats that help you meet your goals. We offer quality degree programs, continuing education courses, certificate programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our community partnerships allow us to provide our students with the best resources and opportunities to support their education and career.
Benerd prepares reflective, creative, caring and collaborative professionals. Our program focuses on flexibility and innovation to meet your needs.
Benerd College has many programs that engage our students with our communities throughout Northern California and beyond. Ìý
Benerd College offers a variety of professional development courses and certificates.ÌýThey're available to anyone eager to learn new subjects and skills. The majority of these courses and certificates are online, so they can fit your busy schedule.Ìý
Undergraduate Extended Education Units (EXTN)
(15 hours = 1 unit) semester units unless otherwise noted and will be listed on your University transcript. All subject codes begin with an X.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units were established by a national task force of educational associations and are intended for use where employers, re-licensing agencies or others require a specified number of hours of study, and noncredit study is acceptable for fulfillment of those requirements. One CEU is awarded for each ten hours of contact participation. Benerd College is an approved continuing education provider for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 760), the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #4128) and the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (Provider #5-91-266-0799). All subject codes begin with a U.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Post-baccalaureate professional development (9000-9999 level) coursework designed specifically for graduate level educators and administrators. Semester units of non-degree graduate level credit are awarded for successful completion of coursework. In addition, these courses will be listed on a University transcript. All subject codes begin with a P. While it may be possible for the credits earned in these courses to be used for salary advancement and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Individuals seeking credits for those purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.
Cancelation & Refund
All cancelation requests must be received in writing and refunds are subject to approval —
Extension (EXTN) and Non-Credit courses
A $10 cancelation fee will be assessed when a cancelation request is received, in writing, at least three business days prior to the course start date. No refund will be given to no-shows or requests received less than three days prior to start date.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
A $25 cancelation fee will be assessed when a cancelation request is received, in writing, at least three business days prior to the course start date. No refund will be given to no-shows or requests received less than three days prior to start date.
Online Courses
A $25 cancelation fee will be assessed when a cancelation request is received, in writing, within three days of registering and before the student has signed into the class/received the materials. No refund will be given after three days or upon entering the online class.
Declined Checks
There will be a $25 charge for all declined checks.
Overload
The maximum study load during a semester for undergraduates without special permission is 18 units. Students who wish to enroll for units in excess of the maximum study load must petition their school or college for approval in advance. Approval is based to a great extent upon the student’s past academic record and will result in additional tuition charges.
Accreditation
The 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Here are a few frequently asked questions for our
- Once you receive the email with your user name and temporary password, you will use the option in the middle to sign in.
How do I register for a course or certificate?
After searching and finding the course or certificate you would like to register for, add it to your cart and go through the checkout process.
- Here is that takes you step-by-step through the checkout process.
I am a current 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ student, but I am receiving a "validation error" when trying to login through Canvas. How do I resolve this?
University College registration is separate from the 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½'s registration. Please use the third column that states: "I am a new user.." You may still use your student pacific email address. New login information will be sent to the email address you provided.
Don't see your question?
Contact us at 209.946.2424 or email us.
If you would prefer to register offline, download a copy of the and submit it using one of three ways:
- Fax it to: 209.946.3916
- Mail it to: 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½/University College, 3601 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
- Visit us at: 1776 W. March Lane Suite 290 Stockton, CA 95207
Questions?
Call us at 209.946.2424
Professional development grades generally take four to six weeks from time of completion to be processed. You will receive confirmation in the form of an unofficial transcript, accompanied by an official transcript request form.
We ask that you do not request an official transcript until you have received these in the mail. Be sure to order your transcript from the Stockton transcript ordering link (shown below). For information on your final grades or a status report on processing, contact Benerd College at 209.946.2424.
Click the green button at the top right corner that reads "Order-Track-Verify" to start your transcript order.
For detailed transcript information, please see the Office of the Registrar.
OLLI at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ provides dynamic lifelong learning for those age 50+. This vibrant community provides non-credit courses, interest groups, tripsÌýand special events for members.
91³ÉÈ˵¼º½â€™s Math Steeplechase is an annual event organized and hosted by Benerd College, the Department of Mathematics, and 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Athletics. Thousands of students have attended the half-day event, participating in riveting science experiments, athletics challenges hosted by student athletes, a scavenger hunt across 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½â€™s beautiful campus, and the culminating Math Steeplechase math-a-thon competition.