Dual Enrollment
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Gavilan College dual enrollment website! If you are a high school student, parent, or counselor, looking for opportunities-you're in the right place. Gavilan College offers pathways for students in grades 9–12 to earn college credit while still in high school, helping you get a head start on your college education and career goals.
Through Dual Enrollment, including CCAP and High Step courses, students can take advanced academic and career-technical courses right at their high school, at both the Gilroy and Hollister Gavilan College campuses, or online. Course offerings vary by semester and are coordinated in partnership with local high schools.
We are proud to support high school students throughout our district in preparing for college and career success. Congratulations on taking this important first step toward your future! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment gives high school students whose age or class level is equal to grades 9 - 12 the chance to earn college credits early. Classes are available on both the Gavilan College campuses in Gilroy and Hollister, online, and at your local high schools. High school students can enroll at Gavilan College as either a special part-time student or a special summer session student for advanced scholastic, vocational, or physical education courses in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Types of Dual Enrollment:
Any high school student taking classes on their own is a concurrent student (non-CCAP). Most students will fall into this category.
Concurrent students can/ are eligible to:
- Enroll in a college class(es) on their own
- Enroll in open courses
- Take up to 11 units for Fall/Spring
- Take up to 7 units for Summer
- Enrollment fees are waived for high school students.
- Students are responsible for books and instructional material fees (if applicable)
A student attending a high school in partnership with Gavilan College through a CCAP Agreement and enrolls in a designated CCAP course is considered a CCAP Student. Students in this category:
- Enroll in a closed, cohort-based course
- Take classes that may be held at the high school
- Take up to 15 units per semester.
- Enrollment fees are waived for high school students.
- Do not pay material fees
A student who is currently enrolled in a GED or high school equivalency program at an adult school is considered an Adult Education Student. Prospective students can contact noncredit@gavilan.edu for more information about applying.
To establish a new/amend a CCAP Agreement: Submit your request by email requesting changes or new courses direct your requests to Lelannie Mann, Director of Outreach & Educational Partnerships - lmann@gavilan.edu - or - Adriana Servin, Program Services Specialist - amartinez@gavilan.edu
Who is eligible?
- High school students grade 9 -12. (Courses offered at high school locations are open to any college-age student.)
- Students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00
- Students in good standing and eligible to continue at the last school of attendance
- Students who meet all the course prerequisites
The Benefits:
- Free college courses!
- Experience college level work.
- Reduce four-year university expenses.
- Advance academically.
- Be competitive in the 4-year college and university admission process.
Information for Parents:
- All Gavilan College coursework becomes a permanent part of the student’s college academic history. Grades or excessive drops will have implications for academic probation and can affect their status involving financial assistance.
- Dual Enrolled students are required to complete and submit the high school contract form with parent/guardian consent for student participation one time. Thereafter, Gavilan College is not required to request parent/guardian consent each time the student enrolls in a dual enrollment course.
- All course work is governed by the Family Educational Rights Act (FERPA) which allows the release of academic information to the students only - regardless of age. Academic information is NOT released to parents/guardians or third parties without the consent of the student (even if the student is a minor).
- By entering a college environment, the student will be exposed to a diverse population in education programs designed for adult learners that may involve sensitive topics that might be considered controversial or offensive. Course content or curriculum will not be changed to accommodate high school students.
- All Gavilan College students are subject to the College's academic rules, regulations and codes of conduct.
For additional information regarding this policy, contact the Admissions and Records Office admissions@gavilan.edu or at (408) 846-4954 or the Counseling Office at (408) 852-2895.