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Dual & Concurrent Enrollment

Dual-Enrollment

Now accepting applications for Fall 2025. 

Note: Everything required to complete the process is included in the "How To Apply" steps below. 

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How to Apply and Register in GWC Courses as a High School Student

High school students who would like to enroll in a Golden West College course must complete the steps outlined below to get permission to enroll. 

Step 1. Apply to Golden West College
Step 2. Get Parent Consent to Take Classes
Step 3. Select Courses for High School Approval
Step 4. Clear prerequisites (if needed)
Step 5. Register for Classes
Step 6. Get Ready for Your College Class

College Credit for High School Students

At Golden West College we are dedicated to helping high school students throughout our district achieve college and career readiness. In partnership with local high schools, we are striving to support students' needs by:

  • Offering students opportunities to enroll in college-level courses to support high school graduation rates;
  • Increasing the number of students who are college and career ready upon graduating from high school;
  • Increasing students preparation to transfer to four-year colleges and universities starting in high school; and
  • Developing seamless Career Education pathways from high school to community college.

At Golden West College there are multiple ways students can earn college credit while still in high school:

Dual Enrollment

  • Who: Current High School Students
  • When: Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer Semesters
  • Where: Local High School Campus during school hours
  • Fees: Subject to textbook fees if the high school district does not cover them
Students enroll in a GWC course 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. The classes are taught either at a local high school campus during school hours or on GWCs campus. Classes taught at a high school are restricted and are only open to high school students. These courses are completely free for students, and students receive both high school and college credit. Students must complete the online application to Golden West College and submit the Dual Enrollment Consent Form to register.

Concurrent Enrollment

  • Who: Current High School Students
  • When: Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer Semesters
  • Where: Golden West College Campus or Online
  • Fees: Subject to all fees and textbook if the high school district does not cover them, except enrollment fees
Students enroll in GWC courses offered on our campus or online with approval from their high school. 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. Students must complete the online application to Golden West College and submit the Concurrent Enrollment Release Form to register.

Advanced Placement

Students may also earn college credit by passing Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a score of 3 or higher. Please see your high school guidance counselor for more information.

Contact us

Office of Guided Pathways & Dual Enrollment
Email: dualenrollment@gwc.cccd.edu
Phone: (714) 892-7711

2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The crime statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hardcopy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.
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