Students must start the MSJC course enrollment process by meeting with their high school counselor first. Because the process requires multiple approvals and can take a month or longer, it’s important to begin early and meet all stated deadlines. For questions or assistance, email k12studentinfo@msjc.edu. 

These are the two most common ways high school students take MSJC classes.

Dual Enrollment

High school students take college courses on campus during the school day with high school teachers approved to teach select MSJC courses. Students may earn both high school and college credit. No college enrollment fee is charged, but students are responsible for paying the miscellaneous fees (see Step 8). Approval from your high school or district is required.

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment courses occur outside the high school day (online, evenings, or weekends) with MSJC instructors. Seats are limited, and enrollment may not count for high school credit. Fees apply as outlined in Step 8. Approval from your high school or district is required.

High school students do not pay the $46 per-unit California Enrollment Fee. However, students are still responsible for certain miscellaneous fees. 

High school students are considered Part-Time Special Admit students. They may take:

• up to 11 units in fall or spring
• up to 8 units in summer

See Step 8 for a complete list of applicable fees.

Yes. MSJC accepts the most recent unofficial high school transcript along with any other required documents, such as AP test scores. 

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Yes, all high school students at MSJC must follow the College’s rules and regulations as outlined in the College Catalog, Schedule of Classes, and Administrative and Board policies.

Once a student enrolls in a college course, their records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This means:

• Instructors and college staff communicate directly with the student, not parents/guardians
• Parents/guardians cannot access grades, progress, or records without the student’s written consent
• Parents/guardians cannot enroll, drop, or manage classes on the student’s behalf

If a student chooses, they may submit a signed Consent for Release of Student Information form to allow limited access. However:

• Communication with parents or guardians is at the discretion of the instructor or staff member and is not guaranteed
• Students are still expected to manage their own enrollment and communication

High school students taking MSJC courses are considered college students and are responsible for handling their own academic matters.

Yes. High school transcripts are required to determine course approval, the number of units a student may take, and whether prerequisites for courses are met.

Yes, MSJC course grades appear on your official MSJC transcript. Provide your high school with transcripts if needed for credit. For details, visit msjc.edu/enroll/how-do-i-request-transcripts.html

No, 9th and 10th grade students are not eligible. Students must be in 11th grade or higher to enroll in English courses at MSJC.

High school students should not take MSJC ENGL C1000, as it can be considered equivalent to high school AP English (upon a passing score of the AP exam). Students who scored 3 or higher on the AP English exam are generally not encouraged to take ENGL C1000. Questions should be directed to their high school counselor.

In very rare cases, middle or junior high school students may be considered for admission. Applicants must meet all high school students’ requirements and deadlines and demonstrate advanced academic achievement at or above the high school level. A current transcript and letter of recommendation from the principal and school counselor are required. Requests are reviewed case by case, and students must meet with the appropriate MSJC Administrator before the request in DualEnroll.com can be reviewed. For questions or guidance, email k12studentinfo@msjc.edu to connect with the K-12 Partnerships team.

No. UC and CSU admissions consider California Community College courses that meet A–G requirements on a 5.0 scale and are contractually required to accept courses listed on www.assist.org for degree and general education requirements. In contrast, AP and honors courses are not contractually guaranteed to count toward UC/CSU degree or general education requirements.

Each K–12 District decides which college courses satisfy high school graduation requirements. Meet with your high school counselor to confirm which MSJC courses your school will accept for core graduation credit.

Your MSJC student email account is not created until after you register for at least one class. Instructions will be sent to the personal email provided on your application. See Step 3 for more details.

All college coursework becomes part of a student's permanent college record and counts toward Academic Standards and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for financial aid, even if the student did not receive financial aid while taking the course.

Late withdrawals or failure to successfully complete a class may impact a student's future eligibility for financial aid. These federal and state regulations also apply to high school students taking college courses. 

High school students with an IEP or 504 plan who want assistance from the MSJC Accommodation Services Center may register with the program if they are taking Concurrent Enrollment course(s). For more information, please visit their website here: msjc.edu/asc  

Students taking Dual Enrollment courses will work with their high school site for accommodation requests. 

A cross-listed course is a course that overlaps two or more academic disciplines. Example: HIST-128 & BIOL-128 are both titled History of Science, and the course content is identical.

No, high school students are not permitted to audit MSJC courses.