Public Safety (Non-Credit) Registration Instructions
Two Easy Ways to Register!
Payments for Public Safety non-credit course fees must be received at least five (5) business days prior to the start of the class. Your place in the class Cannot Be guaranteed until you pay.
- Online
Submit your Registration Form online.
You will need the Class Name, CRN# and the Date of the class to fill out this online form.
Online registrations should be submitted no later than three (3) business days before the class begins. On a case-by-case situation late registrations are welcome based on enrollment availability and class-type. - In Person
Stop by the registration desk located in Enrollment Services (in the Administration Building) at the Panama City campus. Our office hours are Mondays – Thursdays, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Fridays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The GCSC campus is closed for major holidays, and Spring and Winter Breaks. Public Safety (non credit) class registration questions can be directed to 850-872-3823.
Disabled Students
To request Student Accessibility Resources services, please call 850.747.3243 or email sar@gulfcoast.edu at least one week prior to the first day of class. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Refunds
Refund requests must be received by 12:00 pm five (5) working days before the first day of class (excluding paid online and hybrid classes). Send a refund request to Greg May, the program coordinator, at gmay@gulfcoast.edu. All refunds are issued by check to the person assigned to the student ID/SSN listed on the registration. Online and hybrid classes are non-refundable once access has been granted.
Cancellation Policy
When/If a class is canceled students will be notified in advance. A 100% refund is given when a course is canceled by the College. Refunds are automatically mailed to your address listed on the registration form, unless you register for a replacement course. Mailed refunds are usually received within one to two weeks. *Except where noted by certain classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between college credit and Public Safety non-credit courses?
Credit classes count toward graduation in certain programs of study. Non-credit classes
are primarily for job advancement or workforce training.