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Dual Enrollment

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Dual enrollment at Orange Coast College enables high school students or students attending a noncredit or adult education high school diploma or equivalency program the opportunity to take college courses. These college courses earn you units towards a degree (Certificate or Associate's) or can be transferred to other colleges/universities. These courses can also count toward your high school diploma (or adult equivalency) allowing students to get a head start on their higher education goals.

Check out our SPRING 2025 suggested courses for high school students here!

Which Kind of Dual Enrollment Student are You?

Dual Enrollment Types

Standard Dual Enrollment

  • Who: Current High School Students
  • When: Fall, Intersession, Spring, and Summer Semesters
  • Where: Orange Coast College's Campus or Online
  • Fees: Subject to all fees, except enrollment fees

In Standard Dual Enrollment, students enroll in OCC courses that are not covered by a CCAP partnership agreement with a local high school district. Enrollment fees are waived but college-related fees apply. Students are also responsible for the cost of any books and supplies. 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. 

CCAP Dual Enrollment

  • Who: Current High School Students
  • When: Fall and Spring Semesters
  • Where: Local High School Campus during school hours
  • Fees: Subject to textbook fees if the high school district does not cover them

In CCAP Dual Enrollment, students enroll in OCC courses offered as part of a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnership agreement between the Coast Community College District and a local high school district. Classes taught at a high school are restricted and are only open to students from a participating high school district. Your instructor will notify you if your class is a CCAP course. Students receive both high school and college credit for completing courses in the Dual Enrollment program. 

Steps to Getting Started

Things to Consider

  • Allowable Units:
    • Fall/Spring Semesters: Up to 11 units.
    • Summer Semester: Up to 9 units.
    • Intersession: Up to 3 units.
  • Fees: The per-unit enrollment fees for the course are waived. However, students in the Standard Dual Enrollment program are responsible for the cost of textbooks, any course-related supplies, and the following college-related fees: 
    • College Service fee, Student Health fee, and Student Representation fee. Fees are subject to change, see the Enrollment Fees webpage for the most updated list.

Step 1: Apply Online to OCC

APPLY NOW

Complete the online application for the semester you plan to attend. You do not need to re-apply unless you skip 2 primary semesters (Fall and Spring).On your application, under "College Enrollment Status" please ensure you select "Enrolling in High School and College at the same time."

Note:

  • F-1 International Students should not complete this application. Please see our FAQ below for the correct application through the Global Engagement Center.
  • Once you graduate or will graduate from High School, (Spring of 12th grade) Dual Enrollment Students must re-apply to OCC in order to attend as a First-Time College Student. 

Need help applying? Get in touch with our Future Pirate Center at fpr@occ.cccd.edu.


Step 2: Submit the Dual Enrollment Form

Dual Enrollment Form

After you receive your acceptance email, which includes your OCC Student ID Number, complete the Dual Enrollment Form and email it in a PDF format to dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu. Be sure the form has the appropriate signatures (parent/guardian and your HS Principal). Please note that we cannot accept typed signatures, they MUST be handwritten.

You will be notified via your student (@student.cccd.edu) email when the form is processed so you can register for courses. Please allow at least 7-10 business days for the processing of forms. For the fastest possible processing time please make sure your form is accurate, that all fields are filled out, and that all signatures are handwritten. Dual Enrollment Forms can begin being accepted for the semester as soon as the Class Schedule is available to view for that term. Forms should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to your registration appointment. Past this point we cannot guarantee that you will have the proper permission by the time your registration appointment opens. To find your registration appointment please see our FAQ "When can I register?" below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students planning on taking courses at Golden West College or at Coastline College, must also complete the dual enrollment form for that college. The dual enrollment form linked above is for OCC courses only.


Step 3: Register

All registration is done online via the MyCoast student portal. You may register for the courses for which you have been approved anytime on or after your registration window opens. To view when your registration window opens, log in to:

  • 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” 

Need help registering?

If the course(s) you are approved for are waitlisted, register yourself on to the waitlist and keep an eye on your student (@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).


Step 4: Pay Your Fees

To view your balance and pay in full online using a Visa, Master Card, or Discover card, follow the steps below. NOTE: It his highly recommended that students use Google Chrome as their browser when making payments on the student portal. Safari is not recommended.

  • MyCoast > Select the three horizontal lines in the top left > Select “Discover” > Search for “Fees & Payments” > Select “Pay My Fees” > Select “Make Payment” > Follow the prompts 

Enrollment fees are due at the time of registration. Failure to pay by the deadline, may result in courses being dropped for non-paymentIf you are unable to pay the balance due for your classes by the scheduled drop for non-payment deadlines, students may also sign-up for a payment plan to cover a term balance of $150 or more!

Things to Consider

  • Allowable Units:
    • 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.)
  • Fees: Students may be subject to buying their own textbooks if the high school district doesn't pay for them. Otherwise, CCAP courses are at no-cost to the students.

Step 1: Apply Online to OCC

This step is TYPICALLY done within a CCAP Dual Enrollment Workshop at your High School.

APPLY NOW

Complete the online application for the semester you plan to attend. You do not need to reapply unless you skip 2 primary semesters (Fall and Spring). On your application, under "College Enrollment Status" please ensure you select "Enrolling in High School and College at the same time".

Note: 

  • International Students should not complete this application. Please see our FAQ below for the correct application through the Global Engagement Center.
  • Once you graduate or will graduate from High School, (Spring of 12th grade) Dual Enrollment Students must re-apply to OCC in order to attend as a First-Time College Student. 

Step 2: Submit the CCAP Dual Enrollment Form 

This step SHOULD be done within a CCAP Dual Enrollment Workshop at your High School.

CCAP Form

The link above will prompt you to log in through the Coast Colleges District single sign-on system. The log-in information for this system can be found on your acceptance email to OCC. If you are having any difficulty with the form after the workshop, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu

Policies

  • Permanent Record: Enrolling in college courses creates a permanent record (college transcript). Students should plan to study a minimum of two hours each week for each hour of class time (unit).
  • Prerequisites: Students must meet all course pre-requisites and necessary qualifications prior to registering for the course designated on their form. Check out this video on How to Check and Clear a Prerequisite. If you have further questions about Prerequisite Clearances, please contact our Assessment Center at occclearance@occ.cccd.edu.
  • Transferring Credits: Students planning to apply coursework taken at OCC toward high school or 4 year university requirements should contact the respective institutions regarding their policies for prior coursework.
  • Unit Equivalency: The University of California recognizes college semester-length courses of 3-semester units as equivalent to 10 credits earned in an eligible one-year high school course.
    • Exception: The first semester of a college level foreign language course is considered to be equivalent to the first two years of high school foreign language (20 credits).
  • FERPA: Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, students attending an institution of higher learning become an adult when it comes to their educational records at that institution. It is the policy of the Coast Community College District, in accordance with FERPA, to not release/discuss a student's records without the student's prior written consent. For more information, refer to our FERPA webpage.
    • Students who wish to give their parents' permission to access their records or communicate with Orange Coast College on behalf of them, MUST submit a Student Information Release Authorization Form for that year. 
    • Note: The form MUST have handwritten signatures and it MUST be sent from your student (@student.cccd.edu) email address along with a photo ID (student ID or government issued) to arinfo@occ.cccd.edu. Electronic signatures and forms sent from personal email addresses and/or missing photo ID will NOT be accepted. 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Extra Help

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Contact Us

(714) 714-7451

dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu

Enrollment Services; 1st Floor of Watson Hall

Office Hours

Mon, Tue, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed, Thu, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri, 9 a.m. - noon
Sat, Sun, Closed