Dual Enrollment

Which Kind of Dual Enrollment Student are You?

Admission

• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE STANDARD DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM?
  Any 9th -12th grade student who attends a California high school may participate in Dual Enrollment. Students must have already completed 8th grade and are currently enrolled in high school. Students can be attending traditional public high schools, charter schools, private schools, or be home schooled. To enroll in an OCC course through Dual Enrollment, eligible students must complete the online Orange Coast College Application and submit the Dual Enrollment Form that includes the signatures of their legal parent/guardian and high school principal, verifying they have permission to take the OCC course(s) listed on the form.
• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE CCAP DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM?
  Any 9th-12th grade student who attends a high school covered by a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnership agreement between the Coast Community College District and a local high school district may participate in CCAP Dual Enrollment. Students must have already completed 8th grade and be currently enrolled in high school. To enroll in a Dual Enrollment course, eligible students must complete the online Orange Coast College Application and submit the CCAP Dual Enrollment Form (Linked above.) that includes the signatures of their legal parent/guardian and high school principal, verifying they have permission to take the OCC course(s) listed on the form.
• CAN I BE BOTH A STANDARD AND CCAP DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT?
  Yes, High School Students can be both a Standard and CCAP Dual Enrollment Student if they so choose. The process for each classification is different, so please be sure to review the information above.
• CAN I JOIN THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AS AN UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT?

  Yes, under CA law AB 2364 and within the Coast Community College District, undocumented and DACA high school students attending a California high school can participate as dual enrollment students and are exempt from non-resident tuition fees, as well as enrollment fees. Other fees and course material costs will still apply.

  If you are an undocumented high school student and notice non-resident tuition fees on your account after the third week of the semester, please contact us at dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu. 

  For complete information on Orange Coast College's fees, please visit our Enrollment Fees webpage.

• CAN I JOIN THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AS A NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENT?

  Yes, you can join the Dual Enrollment Program as an Non-California Resident.

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  Non-California resident high school students with an eligible citizenship/immigrant status are not subject to non-resident tuition fees and enrollment fees. Other fees and course material costs will still apply. If you are an eligible non-resident high school student and notice non-resident tuition/enrollment fees on your account after the third week of the semester, please contact us at dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu. 

  Non-California resident high school students with a non-immigrant or foreign visa that are ineligible to establish residency and are subject to non-resident tuition fees and enrollment fees. Other fees and course material costs will also apply.

  For complete information on Orange Coast College's fees, please visit our Enrollment Fees webpage.

• CAN I JOIN THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?

  Yes, you can join the Dual Enrollment Program as an F-1 International student if you are attending a California high school. F-1 International High School Students will need to first apply through the Global Engagement Center (GEC) using the button below.

  APPLY NOW

  Please be advised that F-1 International High School Students are subject to non-resident tuition fees and enrollment fees. Other fees and course material costs will also apply.

  For complete information on Orange Coast College's fees, please visit our Enrollment Fees webpage.

• CAN I JOIN THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM IF I AM HOME-SCHOOLED?

  Yes, home-schooled high school students are allowed to join the Dual Enrollment Program.

  However, in addition to the Dual Enrollment Form, students must also submit a Private School Affidavit (PSA) in PDF format to dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu. Upon submission of the PSA you will be asked by our team to complete and submit a Designated Signatory Form that we provide to you.

  Every person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation offering or conducting a full-time day or boarding school at the elementary or high school level must file an Affidavit (California Education Code Section 33190). The online form is required annually of private schools.

• Where can I find information on Health Career Academy Dual Enrollment?

  Contact Elaine Devlin at edevlin@occ.cccd.edu or (949) 433-5760

• Where can I find information on Adult School Dual Enrollment?

  Visit the Adult School Information Webpage.

• Can I take non-credit courses only?

  Yes, Dual Enrollment Students can take Non-Credit Courses at Orange Coast College. However, the process is different than the one mentioned above. Please note that the instructions below are for students who ONLY want to take Non-Credit Courses. If you would like to take both Credit and Non-Credit Courses, please follow the "Standard Dual Enrollment Steps to Getting Started" above.

   

  Steps to Getting Started for Non-Credit Courses as a Dual Enrollment Student:

   

  1. Submit a "Non-Credit Application" to Orange Coast College
  Apply Now

   

  2. Submit the "Non-Credit Courses for Minors Permission Form" to us at dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu
  Permission Form 
  Non-Credit Courses for Minors Permission Form

   

  3. Register for the Courses you Received Permission For
  Register

Course Selection

• HOW MANY COURSES MAY I TAKE?

  Standard Dual Enrollment Students

  • Fall/Spring Semesters: Up to 11 units.
  • Summer Semester: Up to 9 units.
  • Intersession: Up to 3 units.

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  CCAP Dual Enrollment Students

  • Fall/Spring Semesters: Up to 15 units. (A maximum of 4 OCC courses.)
  • Summer Semester: Up to 9 units. (A maximum of 2 OCC courses.)
• ARE THERE ANY COURSES I CANNOT TAKE?

  Standard Dual Enrollment Students may generally take any courses offered at Orange Coast College for that term. View the OCC Class Schedule. Content in some classes may not be suitable for minors. Orange Coast College reserves the right and has the responsibility to restrict dual enrollment if it is determined that the student does not have the ability to benefit from enrollment or for reasons of health and safety, appropriateness of the course, preparedness of the student, seat availability, registration priority, or college policy. 

  If the course has a prerequisite, students must meet that prerequisite in order to enroll. Students who want to receive clearance to take a course with a prerequisite can submit a Prerequisite Clearance Form and unofficial/official transcript(s) or AP score(s) to the Assessment Center.

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  CCAP Dual Enrollment Students may take any of the courses offered through the CCAP Dual Enrollment program for that term.

• HOW CAN I RECEIVE BOTH COLLEGE CREDIT AND HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT?

  Standard Dual Enrollment Students receive college credit for courses taken, but their high school will determine if they are able to receive dual credit towards their high school graduation requirements as well. We recommend talking with your high school guidance counselor to get more information about getting high school credit for passing OCC courses.

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  CCAP Dual Enrollment Students have been approved to receive both high school credit and college credit. Talk with your high school guidance counselor for more information about the number of high school credits you will receive by passing courses in the CCAP Dual Enrollment program and the graduation requirements or electives they satisfy.

• WHAT IF I WANT TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE THAT I DIDN'T LIST ON MY DUAL ENROLLMENT FORM?
  Orange Coast College can only grant high school students permission to enroll in the course(s) listed on the Dual Enrollment Form. Students will not be able to enroll in any OCC courses aside from those listed. Therefore, OCC recommends that students list multiple courses they may be interested in taking on their Dual Enrollment form, in case their first choice is full. You may submit up to two Dual Enrollment Forms at a time. 

Registration

• WHEN CAN I REGISTER?

  To find your registration appointment, please follow this pathway:

  • MyCoast > Select the three horizontal lines in the top left > Select “Discover” > Search for “Registration Tools” > Select “When Can I Register” > Select “Prepare for Registration” > Use the drop down to select a term > Select “Continue” 

  Please note: Your registration appointment is NOT a physical appointment for which you must appear on campus. Rather, it is the earliest possible date and time that you can register online for a given semester. You can register from any computer with Internet Access. 

• HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR A CLASS?

  Standard Dual Enrollment Students

  • How to Register Video
  • How to Register Step-by-Step

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  CCAP Dual Enrollment Students will be registered by the Dual Enrollment Team after the completion of the student's Orange Coast College Application and CCAP Dual Enrollment Form (Linked above). 

• HOW CAN I DROP A CLASS?
  For both Standard and CCAP Dual Enrollment Students, It is the student's responsibility to officially drop a class and to verify the drop. Please see our webpage on How-to Drop Classes. 
• WHAT CAN I DO IF THE COURSE(S) I WAS GRANTED PERMISSION FOR ARE WAITLISTED/CLOSED?

  If the course(s) you are approved for are waitlisted, register yourself on to the waitlist and keep an eye on your student (cccd.edu) email for a notification in case a seat becomes available. Please see our Waitlist Information webpage for more information.

  If the course(s) you are approved for are closed, you may petition the course(s) by attending the first-class meeting and requesting an "Add Permit" from the instructor (follow the instructions on the permit to register).

• HOW MUCH DO THE COURSES COST?
  Standard Dual Enrollment Students have the per-unit enrollment fees for the course(s) waived. However, students are responsible for the cost of textbooks, any course-related supplies, and the following college-related fees: 

  • College Service fee, Student Health fee, Student Representation fee. Fees are subject to change, see the Enrollment Fees webpage for the most updated list.

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  CCAP Dual Enrollment Students pay no fees. All enrollment fees and campus-based fees are waived, and the high school district has agreed to cover the cost of any books and supplies needed.

Extra Help

• WHY AM I GETTING THE ERROR "PROGRAM RESTRICTION" WHEN I TRY TO REGISTER?

  If you are receiving a "Program Restriction" error when you try to register, it is because you have not been granted permissions for those courses. Please submit a Dual Enrollment Form with the desired courses. Once the form has been processed, you will receive an email confirmation of permission to register.

  Note: A new Dual Enrollment Form must be submitted for every semester and for every course you wish to take.

• WHY AM I BEING CHARGED ENROLLMENT FEES?
  If you are incorrectly being charged an Enrollment Fee, please contact us at dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu.
• I AM HAVING MYCOAST LOG-IN/PASSWORD ISSUES. WHAT CAN I DO?

  Please try using the Coast Colleges' Single Sign-On to recover your password. 

  Still need assistance? Call our IT department at (714) 438-8111. 

  For more information, please visit our Canvas and MyCoast Support webpage.  

• I AM HAVING ISSUES FILLING OUT THE DUAL ENROLLMENT FORM WITH ADOBE ACROBAT/READER. WHAT CAN I DO?

  Need Help with Shifting Fillable Fields?

  • Try disabling your Adobe browser extension, or downloading the form to your computer.

   

  Need Help with a Digital Handwritten Signature? 

  1. Open the chosen PDF in Adobe Acrobat/Reader.
  2. Locate the "Draw Icon" (It looks like the fountain pen.)
  3. Select "Sign Yourself", then "Add Signature".
  4. Select the "Draw Icon" again, then handwrite your signature using your cursor.
  5. Click "Apply", then stamp your signature on the required line. 
  6. Save the PDF.

   

  Download Adobe Reader (free)

  If you are still having issues submitting the Dual Enrollment Form as a PDF, you may print out the form, fill it out in black ink, take a high quality photo and submit that instead. Be sure to email the completed form to dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu.