Concurrent Enrollment
Updated December 14, 2022
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San Mateo Community College District: You can take up to 11.5 units for free. Fall and Spring terms are 15 weeks. Summer term is 6 weeks.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District: You can take up to 10 units at Foothill or 11 units at De Anza for free. All terms are 10 weeks.
SAN MATEO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Many classes are online (synchronous or asynchronous Zoom); in-person sections are offered during the day and evening. Most fall and spring semester classes are 13 weeks long, but some late start clases are shorter! Summer session classes are completed in 6 weeks at an accelerated pace.
Step 2: Apply to the campus
Create an account with CCC Apply and submit an application to the community college.
TIP: When the form prompts you to add your mobile phone, do not include extra characters or spaces. Save your username and password so you can apply to future terms of community college as interested.
Step 3: Complete English or Math Assessment (if applicable)
Canada College: Email canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu with your name, G#, desired class, cell #, & unofficial High School Transcripts. 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. Other classes like Spanish? Email the professor of the course.
CSM: Complete this placement form. Here are the prerequisites for certain classes.
Skyline: Complete their placement form.
Complete a College Connection Form in your mySMCCD Student Portal. Click on the Student Success Link. Once in the Student Success Link section, click on the “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’ or college advisor'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.
Prepare to Take the Class!
Access College Canvas Account & Rent Required Texts/Subscriptions
You are responsible for the cost of required materials (textbooks or online subscription accounts). Check the college bookstore website to find out what you need. You can shop around for textbooks at Amazon, Chegg, or Slugbooks as long as you use the exact same ISBN.
Want to Add the College Grade to Your WHS Transcript?
Order an electronic transcript and have it delivered to gzelaya@seq.org after the grade posts
Some colleges will expect to see your college transcript when you apply as a first-year student. The first two SMCCD transcript requests are free!
If you plan to take more than one college course or have questions about the impact of adding the college grade, contact your counselor or college advisor first.
Foothill & De Anza College (10-week classes):
Foothill College
Step 2: Apply for the Winter 2023 quarter to receive your college ID ( CWID).
Step 3: Log into MyPortal, select Apps, and then select Adobe Sign Student Forms app. The Special Admit form needs to be signed by your parent/guardian and your counselor or a college advisor before you can register for a class. Here's a video tutorial. If your class has a prerequisite, you need to receive approval to take your class by contacting Assessment Office or a specific department.
Step 4: Confirm that the class has been added to your schedule and rent/purchase required text or subscription account.
De Anza College
Step 2: Apply to De Anza for the Winter 2023 quarter.
Step 3: Log into MyPortal, select Apps, and then select Adobe Sign Student Forms app. The Special Admit form needs to be signed by your parent/guardian and your counselor or a college advisor before you can register for a class. If your class has a prerequisite, you need to receive approval to take your class by contacting Assessment Office or a specific department.
Step 4: Confirm that the class has been added to your schedule and rent/purchase required text or subscription account.
Foothill/DeAnza College District: How Do I Order My Official Transcript
Here are the directions. Each transcript cost $7.
10th Grade Recommendations
Prerequisites
11th Grade Recommendations
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