Concurrent enrollment is an enrichment program that provides an opportunity for high
school students to get an early start on higher education by earning college credits
while still in high school. College courses taken in high school may be used to fulfill
college and university requirements without the expense of most university programs.
Many courses are transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
You should talk with your high school counselor about the college courses that are
appropriate for you to take. Your counselor can review your high school transcript
and help determine what courses will best meet your educational goals and are suited
to your academic ability.
Yes. In order to participate, you will need to obtain written permission from your
parent/guardian and your high school principal or designee. Depending upon the course(s)
you wish to take, you may need to meet course prerequisites.
Certain college courses require that you have acquired specific skills or knowledge
to be successful in the class. To be eligible to enroll in the course, you must be
able to demonstrate that you possess the skills or knowledge to be successful. There
are several requirements that students must meet to participate:
- Obtain written permission from their parent/guardian and high school principal/designee
- Students must meet all course prerequisites for the college courses that they wish
to enroll in
Prior to enrolling, students must meet course prerequisite requirements based on high
school transcripts, college transcripts or other measures. Visit the Assessment Services website.
*See the CSM
Catalog or visit
WebSchedule for specific course prerequisites.
With the AP courses you complete in high school, you will still need to take the AP
test prior to earning any college credit. AP tests are not free, while concurrent
enrollment is for residents of California. Remember, not all universities accept AP
Credit, and you will also have to score at least a “3” on each test to earn college
credit. Even within the UC system, not every university (or even each college within
the university) accepts AP credit in a similar way. Go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu
and search for “quick reference for counselors” to obtain additional information.
No. Since you will have graduated from high school prior to the time that the summer
session will begin, you will be considered a high school graduate. While you may not
participate in the concurrent enrollment program, you are eligible to apply as an
incoming freshman.
Most concurrent enrollment students do very well in their college classes. However,
if you fail the course, you may wish to retake the course at a later time. It is important
to know that once you enroll in a college course, you will be establishing a permanent
academic record that will remain with you throughout your college education. That’s
why it’s important for you to meet with your high school counselor to help you select
the right courses. Once you are enrolled, you should also talk with college counselors
to make sure you are aware of important deadlines for dropping classes and for obtaining
help if you need it.
To obtain district transcripts, visit WebSMART and log in with your user ID (G #),
and your PIN number. Once you've logged into WebSMART, click on “Student Services,”
“Student Records,” and finally “Request Official Transcripts."
