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College and Career Access Pathways
(CCAP)
Dual Enrollment Information
What is CCAP Dual Enrollment
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Students who successfully complete the course earn college credits that can be used towards a college degree or certificate program.
Students take Grossmont or Cuyamaca College courses on their high school campus during the regular school day.
Dual Enrollment courses are single courses that provide high school students with both high school and college credits.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
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There is no extra cost to the student
Students can raise their GPA
Students can save time by earning general education credits that go towards a degree
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Compared to similar peers, Dual Enrollees have:
Buckley et al. (2022); Song et al. (2024); What Works Clearinghouse (U.S. Dept. of Education); National Student Clearinghouse.
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Risks of Dual Enrollment
Students are taking a college level course and must be ready for the rigor and expectations that accompany college coursework.
Students who earn a D/F in a Dual Enrollment course will see a negative impact on their high school and college GPA.
A low college GPA or multiple W’s can negatively impact a student's financial aid once they finish high school and enroll in college.
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Privacy Laws (FERPA)
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High School Credit
and
College Units
If a student takes a 3 or 4 unit college course, they will earn 5 high school credits.
If a student takes a 5 unit college course, they will earn 10 high school credits.
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Students with IEP’s and 504’s
Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan taking college courses can access services through the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) at Grossmont College or the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) at Cuyamaca College.
Students may receive accommodations, but college courses cannot be modified in any way.
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these services at the respective college. If you have any questions, you may contact your advocate teacher or high school counselor for assistance. However, it must be the student who requests services.
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How to Enroll in a Dual Enrollment Course
Students can take Dual Enrollment courses if they have met the prerequisite requirements for the course.
Students will select Dual Enrollment courses they want to take during the regular Spring registration time with their counselor.
In May, students will complete a college application and authorization form required to participate in the program.
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Important Aspects of Dual Enrollment Courses
All students enrolled in a Dual Enrollment course have access to the college’s full range of student support services, including free tutoring via Zoom or in person, along with the same resources available to all college students.
Not every university will grant credit for Dual Enrollment courses. Some top tier universities (Yale, Brown) do not accept any college credit taken during high school. This includes AP and Dual Enrollment credits. However, they may use the course to allow a student to bypass an introductory class their first year. If you want to know if a specific university will take your dual enrollment credit, please reach out to their admissions office directly.
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