Samuel Rosales, Student, El Camino High School
"I am very grateful for taking Hospitality 100 this year. I learned a lot about hospitality and gained a few skills that will help me later in life. This year the class was over Zoom, but we still did a lot of fun activities like designing my own restaurant and working with others. Taking this class has greatly impacted me by helping get an interview with Hyatt and securing an internship. This internship led to me getting a full-time position to work at the restaurant inside the hotel. I get to apply knowledge that I gained from my class every day."
-What kind of students should take dual enrollment courses?
You don’t have to be an AP track student to participate in dual enrollment courses.
If you are interested in exploring careers and college majors with your high school
peers, then dual enrollment is right for you.
What’s the difference between dual and concurrent enrollment?
Dual enrollment is a program that MCC has with certain high schools that allows their
high school students to take college classes at their high school campuses during
the day. Concurrent Enrollment allows any high school student to take college classes at the MCC campus or online
after school or during the summer.
Do I have to pay for dual enrollment college courses?
No, college courses through the dual enrollment program are free to students. Books
and materials should also be paid by your high school, saving you money on college.
Who teaches the dual enrollment courses?
Dual enrollment classes are taught by MiraCosta College faculty, who meet the qualifications
to teach at a California Community College, which means they have a Master’s degree
in the area of the subject matter being taught (or equivalent qualifications). In
some cases, you might have high school teachers teaching your classes because they
have met the qualifications to teach college courses.
How do I get started with dual enrollment?
Talk to your high school counselor about the steps you need to take, and you can find more information on our application process.
If I don’t attend MiraCosta after high school, will these credits be accepted at a
university or another college?
Some dual enrollment classes are transferable to other community colleges, CSU’s,
UC’s and private or out-of-state schools. If you want to know which class is transferable
to a particular university, look at our MCC college catalog or meet with one of our counselors. Classes may also be part of a Career Pathway and fulfill a requirement for a certification
in a career field.
How do I list dual enrollment courses on my college applications?
See the guidance listed for each application below. For colleges that don’t use these
applications, contact their Admissions office for instructions. California State University Dual Enrollment Courses on Application, University of California Dual Enrollment Courses on Application, Common Application Dual Enrollment Courses on Application
How do I request an official transcript?
Submit your transcript request online. The first two transcripts ever requested are free; thereafter, $5.00 per copy. A
$2.00 handling fee will be added to the transcript requests submitted through our
online method. You can also view your unofficial transcript at any time.
Can dual enrollment limit my access to Financial Aid?
Dual Enrollment courses count as college courses. They are included in your college
GPA and factor into your total units attempted and completed. To be eligible for financial
aid in college, you must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and complete 66.7% of courses
attempted with an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “P.” Failing grades, drops, withdrawals,
and incompletes will lower your completion percentage and may have future financial
aid implications.
The important thing to keep in mind is that successful completion of college courses
in high school can help you to graduate from college more quickly. If you have specific
concerns about financial aid, please contact a MiraCosta counselor.
If I have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or 504 plan, can I take dual enrollment
courses?
Yes, and we have support services available to you. Please review the Academic Accommodations Guide for Dual Enrollment for more information. To talk to a staff member in our Student Accessibility Services (SAS) , please submit a request form, and a staff member will contact you.
As a parent/guardian of a dual enrolled student, can I have access to my student's
enrollment information, grades and other student information?
MiraCosta College enrollment, grades and student information must be accessed by the
student. FERPA does not allow us to release information to anyone but the student.
Will I have to pay for textbooks or other course materials?
No, all textbooks and course materials are provided by your high school.
