Dual Enrollment

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    Did you know you can earn college credit while still in high school? With MPC's Dual Enrollment program, you can get a head start on college and save time and money. 

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    Options for MPC Enrollment in High School

      To kickstart your college journey, explore programs designed to make enrollment easy.

    Traditional Dual Enrollment

    MPC's traditional dual enrollment program is open to middle and high school students ages 12 and up. Enroll in MPC courses alongside your high school curriculum. Gain valuable academic skills, better align yourself with high school and college standards, and explore career paths.

    College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP)

    MPC collaborates with K-12 school districts, providing college-level classes at local high schools to enhance college and career readiness. If you’re a student at Carmel, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, or Seaside high schools, take MPC classes from the comfort of your high school campus.

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    K-12 District Resources

    Learn more about the necessary steps for authorization and access to AB 288 CCAP programs. For more K-12 district-related questions, please contact the Admissions & Records Unit Office Manager at (831) 646-4002 or email admissions@mpc.edu.

    Authorized School Designee Form

    Principals are automatically authorized to sign a dual enrollment form. If additional staff members can approve dual enrollment, a Dual Enrollment Authorized School Designee form must be on file with MPC’s Admission & Records office.

    Dual Enrollment Authorization List

    To see who your school's authorized designees are, check the latest authorization list.

    CCAP Records Request Form

    If your school is participating in the College & Career Access Pathway (CCAP) program, please use the CCAP Records Request Form to request final grade rosters for on-campus MPC courses at the end of the semester.

    Support Services for Dual Enrollment Students

    Tutoring Centers
    Scholarships
    Access Resource Center (ARC) Disability Services

    Dual Enrollment FAQs

    What is dual enrollment? What are some of the benefits of participating in this program? Check out answers to our most frequently asked questions below.

    Dual enrollment allows students to enroll in community college classes and may earn college credit toward their diploma, experience college-level coursework, and receive credit toward their college degree.

    Studies show that those who take college courses while in high school are more likely to complete degrees and certificates in higher education -- and in less time. Thriving dual enrollment programs throughout the country also indicate that early exposure to college and career options strengthens students' success in the classroom and beyond (This is particularly true for students who may not have been deemed "college-ready”).

    You can receive the following benefits from participating in dual enrollment:

    • Introduction to and preparation for college life
    • Ability to explore interests, careers, and majors
    • Opportunity to build valuable skills to succeed in the workforce
    • Motivation to stick with it and pursue a college degree or certificate
    • Understanding the benefits of a college education
    • Accelerated pathway through college that can save time and money

    Those taking college courses before high school graduation are generally considered freshman applicants when they apply to the UC and/or CSU systems. Upon admission, your academic status may be elevated to sophomore or junior standing, depending on the college units earned.

    Private university policies may differ, and you must check with individual schools regarding their dual enrollment practices.

    Generally speaking, the UCs and the CSUs award financial aid based on need instead of college units earned before high school graduation. 

    This may vary at a private college or university. You should contact individual institutions for details regarding the financial aid implications of college courses earned.