Early College Credit

At Carondelet, you don’t have to wait until college to take college-level courses. By enrolling in community college courses during the summer, our students have the opportunity to earn college credit in a wide range of courses, giving them a powerful head start before they even set foot on their future college campus.

By diving into advanced coursework, students can:

• Explore an academic area of personal interest or a future career path
• Demonstrate mastery of college-level material
• Potentially satisfy general education or major requirements at many colleges and universities
• Boost their GPA for applications to UC, CSU, and other institutions that recognize weighted grades
• Save both time and money by reducing the number of courses they’ll need to take in college
• Stay academically engaged and avoid the “summer slide” by keeping their minds active and skills sharp
  
  These opportunities don’t just prepare students for college—they position them to thrive once they get there.

Important Considerations Before Enrolling in a College Course

Before deciding to enroll in a college course, students should keep the following in mind:

• College courses cannot be used to fulfill Carondelet graduation requirements.

• Taking a college course starts your official college transcript. The grade you earn becomes part of your permanent academic record and will follow you to college.

• You must report all college-level courses taken during high school on your college applications.

• Colleges require that you send official transcripts for all college courses—this includes every school to which you apply.

• Courses approved by UC or CSU will appear on your Carondelet transcript.

• You must send your official college transcript to Mr. Arias, our registrar.

• Your grade will appear on your Carondelet transcript exactly as it appears on your official college transcript.

• Be aware: drop deadlines for college courses come up quickly! Make sure you know the timeline so you don’t get stuck with a grade you didn’t intend to keep.
  
  College Course Registration Process

  The registration process varies by college, so it’s important to follow instructions carefully for each institution. That said, here are the typical steps for enrolling in a community college course:

  1. Create a CCCApply Account
     – If you’ve already taken a community college course, you likely already have a CCCApply account and do not need to create a new one.
     – If not, this is your first step.

  2. Apply to the Specific College for Summer 2025
     – Even if you’ve taken classes at another community college, you still need to apply to each individual college you plan to attend.

  3. Complete a Special Permission Form
     – This form is required for high school students to take college courses. It gives the college permission from both your parent/guardian and Carondelet.
     – Be sure to use your College Counselor’s contact information where requested.
     – You must use your parent’s email for their signature—do not sign for them under any circumstance.

  4. Enroll in the Class
     – Submitting the Special Permission Form does not mean you’re registered. You must still enroll in the course through the college’s registration system.
     – Pay close attention to the registration dates.

  5. Plan Ahead
     – High school students are typically the last group allowed to enroll. Classes may fill quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute.