High school students can get a head start on college – completely tuition-free. Through partnerships with local K-12 districts, students have the opportunity to begin their college careers and earn both high school AND college credit when they take ÃÛÌÒAPP classes at their high school, on our college campus, online, or at Saddleback@ATEP.

Students who are currently enrolled in high school and wish to take a college class at the same time are referred to as Special Admit students. ÃÛÌÒAPP provides three distinct avenues for Special Admit students to enroll in college classes: College and Career Access Pathways, Traditional Dual Enrollment, and High School Articulation. Key benefits include:

  • Free tuition for college classes
  • Get ahead on your college degree
  • Explore different subjects before choosing a major


We also offer Adult School Dual Enrollment opportunities for adult learners.

Important Information

College and Career Access Pathways is an exciting initiative that gives high school students a head start on college. Through strong partnerships with local K-12 districts, we’ve continued to expand opportunities for students to experience college-level learning before graduation.Ìý

  • Courses: College courses taken by high school students, typically offered on the high school campus during the regular school day, and serve high school students exclusively.
  • Instructors: Courses are taught by college faculty or high school faculty who meet community college minimum qualifications for teaching.
  • Fees: FREE – All tuition, textbooks, and other fees for these courses are waived for high school students (excluding nonimmigrant visa holders).
  • Credits: Students may earn high school and college credit. College credits are recorded on your permanent college transcript.

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Partnerships

Available through partnerships with: California Online Public Schools, Capistrano Unified School District, Irvine Unified School District, Laguna Beach Unified School District, Orange Unified School District, and Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

There are multiple pathways that lead to an Associates Degree or Certificate of Achievement.

How to Get Started

  1. Contact your High School Academic Advisor
  2. Ask about available pathways through your district partnership
  3. Confirm your pathway of interest

Traditional Dual Enrollment is when high school students take college courses in-person at ÃÛÌÒAPP, online, or at Saddleback@ATEP. These courses allow college-bound students to get a head start on their post-secondary education. Having college credits may provide students a competitive advantage in four-year university admissions. Check with your high school counselor to see if credits count toward high school graduation requirements.

  • Courses: A wide variety of college courses available on campus, online, or at Saddleback@ATEP. Courses are open to the public.
  • Instructors: ÃÛÌÒAPP faculty teach all courses.
  • Fees: Enrollment fees are waived. Students are required to pay for parking, course materials, and health fees.
  • Credits: Students may earn high school and college credit. College credits are recorded on your permanent college transcript.

How to Get Started

  1. Contact your High School Academic Advisor
  2. Visit our How to Apply to Dual Enrollment page for instructions to register

Earn college credit for Career Technical Education (CTE) courses taken at your high school. These courses provide students with valuable hands-on experience and knowledge in various technical fields. Key aspects of articulated courses:

  • Courses: High school CTE courses taken by high school students during the regular school day are aligned with a community college CTE course in the same discipline and have a college approved agreement.
  • Instructors: Articulated courses are taught by high school teachers on the high school campus and serve high school students exclusively.
  • Fees: No additional fees beyond your regular high school costs.
  • Credits: Articulated courses from the high school are transcribed as Credit by Exam on the college transcript and may or may not be recognized by a transfer institution.

How to Get Started

  1. Talk to your High School Academic Advisor about which CTE courses are articulated


and contact your high school counselor.

We are excited your student is interested in earning college credit while in high school.

ÃÛÌÒAPP students are expected to act on their own behalf in all parts of the enrollment process. Please visit our Information for Parents page and review the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) information and frequently asked questions found there.

Our college Counseling team is here to help your student navigate the process. Feel free to reach out to your high school counselor with any additional questions.