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Benefits of Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment at San Diego Mesa College operates under the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) program. CCAP ensures that students have the optimum college experience whether they seek transferability, a degree, job training or certification.

Benefits of Dual Enrollment include:
  • Earn transferrable college credit while in high school
  • Complete your college degree in less time
  • Dual enrollment students are more likely to go to and finish college
  • Gain early access to the rigors and environment of a college class

How to Establish Dual Enrollment at Your High School

We look forward to working with high school personnel to establish a successful dual enrollment program with your high school/district.

Please have one administrator and one counselor at your school as liaisons/points of contact as we work to establish a partnership agreement, determine which classes would benefit your students, and for our instructors when they start to teach on your campus.

Requesting Classes

We prioritize offering sequences or pairings of courses that:

  • Accelerate a student’s study of a specific discipline beyond what is offered at the high school.
  • Apply most broadly to general education requirements for students pursuing any degree.
  • Maximize a student’s ability to earn a CTE certificate while still in high school.

Resources for High Schools

For information on enrolling students, see the Student Enrollment section.

Timelines for Class Requests

We do our best to accommodate class requests from partner high schools, however, San Diego Mesa College has its own district and state requirements when scheduling classes, so not all requests can be granted. Please see the deadlines for course requests below to maximize the possibility of a course being offered.

October: Submit list of desired courses and number of sections for the upcoming (next) academic year (Fall and Spring) to CCAP coordinator.

November: Supplemental Applications (yellow forms) completed by students and submitted to Mesa Admissions by high school for Spring of current academic year.

February: Final list of desired courses and number of sections for the upcoming (next) academic year to CCAP coordinator. Review takes place and classes canceled if there is low enrollment.

March: MOUs are drafted for the upcoming school year.

April: Students complete SDCCD Application, SDCCD supplemental application and appropriate high school paperwork for enrollment.

June: Supplemental Applications (yellow forms) completed by students and submitted to Mesa Admissions by high school for Fall of next academic year.

Admissions and Placement

Students that enroll in classes on Mesa's campus must meet the pre-requisites for the classes in which they wish to enroll. These pre-requisites need to be cleared through Mesa Admissions prior to enrolling.

Students who enroll in classes on their high school campus need to meet pre-requisite requirements as well. We rely on high school counselors to appropriately determine whether or not students have met the appropriate pre-requisites and are ready to enroll in a college class. Students should demonstrate good study habits, strong academic potential and motivation among other qualities.

When placing students in courses that have prerequisites, please use an appropriate multiple-measure approach (i.e. grades in the high school class equivalent to the prerequisite, teacher recommendations, etc.). We can put you in contact with appropriate discipline faculty at Mesa if you need help in determining placement.

Admission Regulations

Required Instructor Accommodations

We look forward to working with our partner high schools to provide the best possible environment for student success. Our instructors generally need the following provided by the high school to get started:

  • Keys to their classroom on the high school campus
  • Keys/Access to faculty restrooms on the high school campus
  • Any parking tags that may be required by your school
  • Appropriate technology in the classroom (computer, projector etc.)
  • Access to school WIFI and ability to access online videos (if restricted at the high school)
  • Notification of schedule changes at the high school (pep-rallies, assemblies, scheduled drills)
  • Information about emergency procedures
  • A counselor liaison so that we can communicate about students in danger of not passing.
  • Some instructors may have specific requests/needs regarding the ability to arrange desks in the classroom. We appreciate the accomodation of these additional requests.
  • Please note: Our instructors do not report attendance, provide syllabi, or provide grades directly to high school personnel. The sharing of grades happens at the district level.

High School Staff FAQs

Information about setting up a dual enrollment program can be found in the How to Establish Dual Enrollment section.

Information about requesting classes can be found in the Timelines for Class Requests section.

Information about what college instructors will need can be found in the Required Instructor Accommodations section.

Unfortunately scheduling instructors to teach classes out on the high school campus is complicated and involves many variables, for this reason we cannot accommodate requests for specific instructors. We do our best to place instructors at high schools where they have been successful in the past.

College instructors do not report attendance to the high schools. Additionally, we do not provide syllabi, or provide grades directly to high school personnel. The sharing of grades happens at the district level.

Student Resources

Steps for Student Enrollment

Students Taking Classes on their High School Campus

Dual enrollment is offered through our partner high schools. To enroll in college classes offered on your high school campus students must:

  1. Discuss course options and placement with their high school counselor.
  2. Meet the dual enrollment eligibility requirements.
  3. Apply through CCCApply, and obtain a student ID number.
  4. Complete any paperwork required by your high school.
  5. Complete the dual enrollment supplemental application sent via email from DocuSign. This form only needs to be completed one time per student and is sent after submitting the online paperwork required by your high school.
  6. Enrollment will be processed by the Admissions office.
  7. For more information please visit SDCCD's High School Student webpage.

Students Taking Classes on Mesa's Campus

To enroll in a college class on Mesa's campus as a high school student you will need to do the following:

  1. Meet the dual enrollment eligibility requirements.
  2. Apply through CCCApply, and obtain a student ID number.
  3. Complete the Supplemental Application. More information about the supplemental application process can be found on the SDCCD's High School Student Webpage. Please see the section titled "Take a College Class at City, Mesa or Miramar College (Special Part-time)".
  4. The SD Mesa Admissions team will manually enroll you into your courses during open enrollment if you are eligible and there is space in the class. If there is no space, they will add you to the waitlist or request an alternate class number from you. You can see admissions deadlines, including when open-enrollment begins, on the Academic Deadlines webpage.
  5. High school students taking classes on Mesa's campus are responsible for the $22 student health fee and representation fee.
  6. All fees must be paid before being able to purchase a parking pass for the semester.
  7. It is recommended that you complete the San Diego Mesa College Online Orientation.

Resources for Current Students

Getting Started

Additional Resources

Student FAQs

There are many benefits to taking college classes while still in high school, earning trasferrable credit, saving money, and completing your degree sooner. However, there are things to consider before you enroll in a college class as a high school student. The grades you receive in your college classes become part of your official college transcript. The pace and rigor of college classes is different than that of high school or even AP courses. Enrolling in a college class is a committment that needs to be taken seriously.

College classes are very different from high school and AP classes. The pace and rigor of a college class requires you to stay up with the material on a continuous basis. For every hour you spend in class, it is typically expected that you spend two hours outside of class studying. Be proactive if you encounter any trouble with the material, seek out the help of your peers and professor early--do not wait! Please read the Tips for Success in a college class.

College classes differ from AP courses in a number of ways. Students are earning college units and credits by taking a college class. These credits/units transfer directly to most 4 year colleges and universities. Unlike an AP course, there is no exam at the end of the year to determine college credit. The pace, workload, and rigor of a college class is typically more than what a student encounters in an AP class.

Please ask your high school counselor how college class grades get calculated into your high school GPA.

Information about how courses articulate to 4 year colleges and universities can be found on assist.org. Not all classes offerred through dual/concurrent enrollment transfer to all schools; speak with a counselor if you have questions about the transferrability of a course.

Be aware of Drop/Withdraw deadlines for your college classes; remaining in a class past the withdraw deadline means you will receive an evaluative letter grade for the course. If you want or need to drop/withdraw, make sure it is done correctly and by the appropriate deadline. You can drop or withdraw from a class through the MySDCCD portal. You can watch a video showing how to drop or withdraw on the MySDCCD YouTube page. For students taking college classes on their high school campus through CCAP/ACP, be sure to discuss dropping or withdrawing with your high school counselor so that your high school schedule can be changed.

A student who receives a W, D or F in a college class will not be allowed to enroll in another college class while still in high school. Additionally, W/D/F grades can have implications for financial aid.

Accommodations in your college classes will need to be determined by San Diego Mesa College’s Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS). Please set up an appointment as soon as possible (best before you start your first class at Mesa). Be sure to talk to your professor about your need for accommodations that have been approved through Mesa’s DSPS.

MySDCCD portal is your gateway to just about everything! You should have set up an account when you applied and received a CSID. If you have not set up your account yet, you can view instructions for creating an account on the MySDCCD website. Once your account is established, use this link to login to the MySDCCD portal. If you need, read the support pages on the MySDCCD website.

Transcripts can be ordered through your mySDCCD portal. You should have set up an account for this portal when you applied and received a CSID.

Final grades can be accessed through your mySDCCD portal. You should have set up an account for this portal when you applied and received a CSID.

Canvas can be accessed through your mySDCCD portal.

Of course! We have counselors at Mesa College dedicated specifically to assisting students in our dual enrollment programs. Please contact Gabriel Adona for academic questions and Anne Hedekin with transfer questions. Check out the Mesa College counseling website for more information.

Please contact Anne Hedekin with transfer questions.

The San Diego Promise provides two years of tuition at City, Mesa and Miramar colleges for first-time, full-time students. Visit the Promise Program webpage for more information. If you still have further questions please contact Miriam Pacheco.

You will need to update your student status in person at Mesa. Please bring a valid photo ID (Passport, License, Military ID etc.). If you only have a high school ID, please bring your birth certificate. You will also need to bring your high school diploma or letter of high school completion (on letterhead). Go to Mesa admissions: I-400 Student Services.

If you have questions about your college class, please ask your professor or high school counselor. If they are not able to answer your question please see our Contact section for information.

Parent Resources

Before Enrolling Your Student

Please be aware of the following before your student enrolls in college classes as a high school student please be aware that:

  • Students must meet the following eligibility requirements.
  • Grades become a part of a student's official college record.
  • There may be financial aid implications for students who receive a W/D/F in a college class as a high school student.
  • College courses are designed for adults. As such, topic discussion and course materials are designed for adults. Course content and requirements will not be modified to accommodate minor students.
  • High school students enrolled in college classes are expected to act independently and communicate directly with instructors.
  • College class instructors are not required to communicate with parents, even with permission of the student.
  • If a parent has a concern about a college class, all inquiries should be directed to the high school, not the college instructor.
  • Students are encouraged to bring any concerns about their college class directly to their instructors.
  • In accordance with the California Education Code and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), parents of students taking college classes (regardless of age) do not have a right to access their student’s record without written permission from the student.
  • The SDCCD website has general information for high school students requiring accommodations through Disability Support Services.
  • Students requiring accommodations will need to be processed through San Diego Mesa College Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS). Please have your student contact DSPS as soon as possible; appropriate accommodations for students will only be provided once approved by DSPS.

After Enrolling Your Student

    We understand that enrolling in a college class as a high school student is a large undertaking. As a parent we encourage you to support your student by:
  • Talking to your student on a regular basis about their progress in the course.
  • Encouraging your student to reach out to the professor as soon as possible if they are struggling.
  • Encouraging your student to practice good study habits. College classes require independent studying, outside of class time, to be successful. For every hour of class time, students should spend two hours outside of class studying.
  • Encouraging your student to self advocate--whether that be tutoring, contacting the professor, forming study groups with classmates, or talking to their high school counselor for guidance.

Parent FAQs

As your student is enrolled in a college class, the college professor is under no obligation to speak to parents, even if you have your students’ permission. Please see our parent page for more information. If you have questions about the class, please ask your student, or talk to your students’ high school counselor.

Talk to your student about the rigor and expectations in a college class so that they are aware of the workload and responsibility. Check in with your student, let them know you are there to support them! Encourage your student to seek out help from the professor, tutoring or other campus resources at the earliest sign of struggling. Encourage students to keep organized, to be aware of deadlines, to be responsible, to be proactive and to advocate for themselves.

College classes differ from AP courses in a number of ways. Students are earning college units and credits by taking a college class. These credits/units transfer directly to most 4 year colleges and universities. Unlike an AP course, there is no exam at the end of the year to determine college credit. The pace, workload, and rigor of a college class is typically more than what a student encounters in an AP class.

For high school students wishing to take a college class on Mesa's campus please contact Mesa Admissions ([email protected]) for more information and guidance on how to enroll.

Information about how courses articulate to 4 year colleges and universities can be found on assist.org. Please be aware that not all classes transfer, for more information on transferrability have your student talk to a counselor.

  • Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester in all college work.
  • Students who receive a W, I, NP or fail any class will be required to meet with their high school counselor prior to registering in further semesters
  • Upon reaching 12 units, students will be subject to the academic standing rules that applies to all college students.

SDCCD Accommodations in college classes will need to be determined by San Diego Mesa College’s Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS). Please set up an appointment as soon as possible (best before you start your first class at Mesa). Be sure to have your student let their professor know about their need for accommodations that have been approved through Mesa’s DSPS. Most, if not all, accommodations can and will take place on the high school campus.

The San Diego Promise provides two years of tuition at City, Mesa and Miramar colleges for first-time, full-time students. Visit the Promise Program webpage for more information.

If you have questions about your students college class, please ask your student or their high school counselor. If they are not able to answer your question please see our contact section for information.

Contact Us

High school staff who are interested in or already participating in dual enrollment can email [email protected] with any questions.

Current high school students should first contact their professor and/or high school counselor with questions.

Parents should first consult their student and/or their student's high school counselor.

If there are still unresolved questions, please email [email protected].

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