High School College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program

Students attending high school may register concurrently for CSM classes with the approval of the Dean of Admissions and Records. Interested students must submit a College Connection Course Request Form (available from high school counselors, at CSM's Admissions & Records Office or in link below) with the required recommendation, together with a high school transcript. Students may also fill in and print out the following document:

High School College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program Course Enrollment Packet, Steps to Enrollment, Course Request Form, and General Information*

The High School College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program is a special program designed to provide current 9th-12th graders the opportunity to get an "early start" on their college experience and earn college credit. Enrollment fees are free to California residents who enroll in less than 12 units.

STEPS TO ENROLLMENT

Step 1: APPLY

To submit a college application, apply online at collegeofsanmateo.edu/apply or download and submit paper application.

Step 2: SEE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Meet with high school counselor for advice, for course recommendation and to discuss courses eligible for credit towards high school graduation.

Step 3: TAKE PLACEMENT TEST (IF REQUIRED)

Prior to enrolling, students must meet course prerequisite requirements based on transcripts, placement test scores or appropriate measures. See Schedule of Classes for specific course prerequisites. Take placement tests at CSM if you are planning to register for English or Math courses. Call (650) 574-6175 to schedule and appointment or for additional information.

Step 4: SUBMIT COURSE REQUEST FORM AND HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

Submit via mail, fax (650) 574-6506 or in person the completed and signed College Connection Course Request Form and a copy of your high school transcript to the Office of Admissions and Records at the College of San Mateo, Building 1, Second Floor, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94402.

Step 5: REGISTER FOR CLASSES ON OR AFTER YOUR REGISTRATION DATE

View your appointment date and register for classes at: websmart.smccd.edu.

Questions? Call the CSM Admissions and Records Office at (650) 574-6165 or visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/highschool.
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Concurrent Enrollment Program students will receive college credit for all course-work successfully completed. In addition, students may request that a transcript be sent to their high school registrar to be considered toward high school graduation.

For additional information, please click on the following documents to print out or view on screen: CSM Concurrent Enrollment Guidelines & Procedures and Math Prerequisite & Placement Test Information for High School Students *

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