Overview
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
The College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program allows students to enroll in Cañada College courses while they are still in high school. It is designed to provide current high school students, who have completed the 8th grade or higher at the time of entering a course, the opportunity to get an “early start” on their college experience.
Start Earning College Credits as a High School Student
Students who are concurrently enrolled have the opportunity to start earning CSU and UC transferrable credits, explore careers, and adapt to college-level courses while still in high school without having to pay tuition costs!
How to Apply
Apply online (You will be notified of admission by email or postal mail after submitting the application).
Complete a College Connection Form in your mySMCCD Student Portal. Click on the Student Success Link. Once in the Student Success Link, click on “My Forms” tab to access the form.
To fill out the form, you’ll need the following information:
- The Course Number (CRN) for the classes you plan to take.
- Your parent/guardian’s email address – we’ll send them a separate email to approve your ability to take college classes while you’re still in high school.
- Your high school counselor’s email address – we’ll send them a separate email to confirm your school’s approval to take college courses while you’re still in high school.
Many college courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students who wish to enroll in an English or mathematics course or any course that has an English or a math prerequisite should email an unofficial copy of their high school transcript to [email protected]. Students who wish to take an English as a Second Language course should call the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 to schedule an ESL assessment. All other prerequisites will need to challenged directly with the professor of the course.
Once you submit your College Connection Form and we have received approvals from your high school counselor and parent/guardian, you will receive an email containing information regarding the registration process and when to register for classes. You can also view your registration date on your WebSMART account.
Students with documented disabilities who would like academic accommodations for their college classes should contact the Disability Resource Center (650-306-3259).
Deadline to submit College Connection Form
- Fall 2024: August 9, 2024
- Spring 2025: January 10, 2025
Resources
Concurrent Enrollment Info Session Presentation
Steps to Concurrent Enrollment
Office Hours
Virtual (click here): Mondays and Wednesdays (Spanish assistance available on Wednesdays) 4-5pm
Fees
Enrollment fees and non-resident tuition are waived for students enrolled in California high schools if they are registered in fewer than 11 units. Student body fees are optional for California high school students.
Information Sessions
October 7, 2024 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Register Here |
December 2, 2024 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | |
November 4, 2024 (Spanish) |
4:30-5:30 p.m. |