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What is dual enrollment?

Dual enrollment is a term used to describe a high school student who is also enrolled in college courses. Students can earn college credits that often count toward their high school and college degree. The program is free and the fees are currently waived.  High School Enrollment + College Enrollment = Dual Enrollment!

Requirements and Benefits

Dual Enrollment Requirements

  • Students must complete the online Columbia College Application. You can access an application tutorial here. If you are a current high school student and have attended the college within the last three semesters you do not need to reapply.
  • Students must complete a Dual Enrollment registration form
  • Email completed registration forms to ccdualenrollment@yosemite.edu
  • The student must be at least 13 years old
  • The student must be in good standing with their high school
  • The student's high school must sign off on college enrollment
  • The student can only take up to 11 college units per term (unless in CCAP, then up to 15 units) with a maximum of 4 courses for the term
    • If the student wishes to take more than the maximum units outlined above, they need to meet with a counselor (preferably Kirsten Miller) to get approval. The counselor can remove the hold upon approval. Please note: If the student takes more than 11 units (or 15 for a CCAP student), they will be responsible for the total tuition and fees for all of the enrolled courses (excluding tuition for CCAP courses).

What are the benefits of Dual Enrollment?

  • Earning high school and college credits simultaneously
  • Saving money on college tuition - CA Community College tuition is FREE for high school students
  • Earning dual credit may allow students to graduate high school early
  • Students could potentially earn an Associates Degree by the time they graduate high school
  • Early college exposure increases the likelihood of college completion
  • All dual enrolled students have access to college resources such as the library, free tutoring services, and accommodations for disabled students
  • Many of the courses that are available at the college are transferable to 4 year institutions
  • Access to higher education for both mainstream and traditionally underrepresented high school students
  • Increase in college readiness
  • Ease of transition from high school to college

Types of Dual Enrollment

There are three different types of dual enrollment: General Dual Enrollment/Special Admit, Middle College and Early College Programs, and College and Career Access Pathways.

 

Ready to Become a Dual Enrolled Student?

Click the button below and follow our Dual Enrollment Application Guide!