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Early College Credit

Current high school students can earn college credits and save future college tuition money for no cost beyond the textbook.

Students may enroll in online courses from the College of the Siskiyous that will fulfill general education requirements at UC and CSU schools with no cost beyond the textbooks.

 

Register for College of the Siskiyous

Review the courses offered as part of the ECC program this session. Meet with your counselor to plan your schedule, including taking the online courses.

Applications for enrollment can be found here.

Step 1

Go to College of the Siskiyous OpenCCCApply link to register online. You should receive a confirmation email with a student ID and MySiskiyou portal login. If you do not receive this email, please contact COS admission and records at registration@siskiyous.edu or call 530- 938-5500. 

Note: If you have already registered for a Siskiyous class you do not have to complete this step. You will already be in the system so you can begin at Step 2.

Step 2

Request paper forms from Sonia Wilson in the main office. Much of the information asked for is the same as the online registration so completing these steps together will save time. Once the forms are filled out, please turn it in to Sonia Wilson, she will work with the COS registrar to complete the registration process. 

Step 3

Carondelet will create a Schoology group with information on how classes run, how to use Canvas, orientation screencasts, and textbook information. We will monitor student progress at various points in
time.

FAQs

What Courses are Available (Distance Learning) to Take?

Please meet with your college counselor or Dr. Chaponot to discuss which course is best suited for you. Some courses may require that you have proof of meeting the prerequisites. Check out the list of courses here.

What is a good course to take?

Now that we are opening up the full catalog of courses to students, we want to recommend some that don’t require prerequisites and are UC/CSU transferrable. Check out the list of courses available for Summer 2023.

Are these courses transferable to a college other than College of the Siskiyous?

Depends on what you take. Courses are numbered the following:

  • 1000 and 2000 Transferable to CSU
  • 900 Degree Applicable to COS and other CCC
  • 500 and 600 Non Credit

Who is eligible to take a course at College of the Siskiyous?

  • Student must be enrolled in high school or middle school at the same time student would be enrolled in the college courses.
  • Student must have permission from both parent or guardian and high school official to take college coursework.
  • Some courses may have prerequisites.

How much will it cost to take a course at College of the Siskiyous?

California K-12 Special Admits do not have to pay the $46/unit nor the $17 Health Fee. You are responsible for the following fees:

  • $2.00 ASB Representation Fee (Carondelet covered)
  • $1.00/Unit Student Center Fee (Optional)
  • $1.00/Unit Student Activity Fee (Optional)

Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks and/or other course materials needed to complete the course. Carondelet High School may be able to provide Financial Aid, to cover the cost of course materials. Please see Mrs. Wilson for more details.

When is the last day* I can enroll for a course?

 

2022 - 2023

Semester Begins*

Drop Date (w/out a “W”)

Drop Date

(w/ a “W”)

Semester Ends

Fall

08/22/2022*

09/09/2022

10/28/2022

12/15/2022

Spring

01/30/2023*

02/17/2023

04/14/2023

05/25/2023

Summer

05/30/2023*

 

 

06/29/23 OR 08/03/23

How many courses can I take?

Dual enrollment students may take up to 11 units during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms and up to 4 units in the Winter Intersession.

How do I enroll in a course?

New Student

  1. Meet with your college counselor or Dr. Chaponot to choose what class(es) is/are best for you. Once classes chosen, Dr. Chaponot must sign off on all course registrations.
  2. Apply to be a student at College of the Siskiyous by filling out an application using OpenCCC Apply.
    1. Within 24 hours you will receive email confirmation with your new Siskiyous student ID (also known as S number) and the mySiskiyous student portal login information.
    2. If you do not receive this email please contact Admissions and Records.
      Email: registration@siskiyous.edu
      Phone: (530) 938-5500
  3. Access your MySiskiyous Student Portal.
    1. Click mySiskiyous in the navigation bar at the top of the COS homepage, or go to my.siskiyous.edu. This will take you to a Microsoft sign-in page.
    2. Enter your COS email address, found in your COS welcome letter. If you cannot find your email address, contact the Student Help Desk using the information below.
    3. Click Next, then enter your password, also found in your COS welcome letter.
    4. The first time you log into your account, it will force you to change your password. Your new password must contain characters from at least three categories (uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number, special character), and cannot contain your first or last name or the word “eagles”.
    5. Once you have changed your password, you will be required to set an authentication method. You can choose to download and set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone, or you can click “I want to set up a different method” and set a method consisting of answering security questions or receiving a code via alternate email, a text message, or a phone call.
    6. If you have followed these instructions and are still unable to access your account, please contact the Student Help Desk with your name, contact information, and either your student ID number or your date of birth and the last four digits of your social security number.
  4. Register for a course (You cannot register online).
    1. Complete all four pages of the form. On the third page provide the Course Reference Number (CRN) and course number to ensure you are registering for the appropriate course.
    2. Page four titled: “Special Admission Request” requires that you obtain two signatures.
      1. A parent/legal guardian signature
      2. School official signature (Dr. Chaponot)
    3. If you are under the age of 15 you will need an additional signature from our counseling department on campus. (Waived Summer 2020 - Spring 2023)
    1. Fill out a special K-12 College Credits in High School registration form and return to Sonia Wilson in the Main Office.
    2. Sonia Wilson will submit registration forms on your behalf. She will inform you of your enrollment status in the course.
  5. Access student email.
    1. COS students have access to Microsoft Office 365, which provides each student an email account once you have registered for classes (or are waitlisted for a class). Please wait 24 hours after registering for your account to become active. Your email account is used for all official communications from the College, so please be sure to check it regularly or have it forwarded to an account you check often.
    2. Go to https://outlook.office365.com/owa/ and log in with your full COS student email address. Your COS student email address will be your mySiskiyous user name, followed by @siskiyous.edu (username@siskiyous.edu).
    3. Your default password will be your student ID number followed by a hyphen and your birthdate (S########-MMDDYY).

More information regarding your student accounts and other student resources is available on the Student Support page. If you need additional assistance to access your COS student email, please write to the Student Help Desk (studenthelpdesk@siskiyous.edu) or call (530) 938-5523.

Returning Student

  1. Meet with your college counselor or Dr. Chaponot to choose what class(es) is/are best for you. Once classes chosen, Dr. Chaponot must sign off on all course registrations.
  2. Register for a course (You cannot register online).
    1. Complete all four pages of the form. On the third page provide the Course Reference Number (CRN) and course number to ensure you are registering for the appropriate course.
    2. Page four titled: “Special Admission Request” requires that you obtain two signatures.
      1. A parent/legal guardian signature
      2. School official signature (Dr. Chaponot)
    3. If you are under the age of 15 you will need an additional signature from our counseling department on campus. (Waived Summer 2020 - Spring 2023)
    1. Fill out a special K-12 College Credits in High School registration form and return to Sonia Wilson in the Main Office.
    2. Sonia Wilson will submit registration forms on your behalf. She will inform you of your enrollment status for the course.
  3. Access student email.
    1. COS students have access to Microsoft Office 365, which provides each student an email account once you have registered for classes (or are waitlisted for a class). Please wait 24 hours after registering for your account to become active. Your email account is used for all official communications from the College, so please be sure to check it regularly or have it forwarded to an account you check often.
    2. Go to https://outlook.office365.com/owa/ and log in with your full COS student email address. Your COS student email address will be your mySiskiyous user name, followed by @siskiyous.edu (username@siskiyous.edu).
    3. Your default password will be your student ID number followed by a hyphen and your birthdate (S########-MMDDYY).

More information regarding your student accounts and other student resources is available on the Student Support page (www.siskiyous.edu/studentsupport/). If you need additional assistance to access your COS student email, please write to the Student Help Desk (studenthelpdesk@siskiyous.edu) or call (530) 938-5523.

How do I drop a class?

Dropping can be completed at the Admissions and Records Offices using the online mySiskiyous registration system. Complete the K-12 students special add/drop form. Adding and dropping may be completed using one of the following processes:

  • Through mySiskiyous
  • By fax - (530) 938-5367
  • By mail - the postmark will be used as the official drop date

For Regular Semester Classes (16 week classes): The dates for dropping classes before receiving a “W” or a “Letter Grade” are as follows:

Time Period

Process

Week Three

Last week to drop a class without posting a “W” on record. See Academic Calendar for more information regarding dates.

Week Twelve

Last week to drop a class without a grade. See Academic Calendar for more information regarding dates.

Note: The above timeline does not apply to summer session, winter intersession, short-term, and late-starting classes. Please check with Admissions and Records for appropriate dates.

How do I request a transcript?

How to Request Transcripts through mySiskiyous (PDF)

  • online in mySiskiyous from the Academic tab (both electronic and mail version options are available)
  • online through the forms page (both electronic and mail version options are available)
  • in person at the Admissions and Records Office (mail only)
  • by mail to the Admissions and Records Office, 800 College Avenue, Weed, CA 96094 (mail only)
  • by fax (530) 938-5367 (mail only)

You may use the Transcript Request Form (Esign) or you may include the following in written format:

  • your current name and all others names used at COS (printed, so it is legible)
  • your Social Security Number (optional)
  • your date of birth
  • your current address
  • the name and address where the transcript should be sent
  • the approximate dates of attendance at COS
  • a day-time phone number where you can be reached for questions
  • your signature
  • payment for transcripts requested

Questions?

Email: registration@siskiyous.edu/ Phone: (530) 938-5500/ Fax: (530) 938-5367

Additional Benefits

  • Cost-savings on future college coursework
  • Guided transition to college-level work
  • College scheduling flexibility
  • Learning how to navigate an online environment
  • The opportunity to make the college application more “attractive”
  • Strengthening time management skills while learning in a flexible learning environment
  • Gaining college credit for the cost of a textbook

College Cost Savings

The average cost per unit for a California State University class is $191 per unit. For a typical 3-unit class in this Early College Credit program, that would be a savings of $573.

The average costs for a UC course are $502. For a typical 3-unit class in this Early College Credit program, that would be $1506.

Private university costs per unit vary, but a typical private college attended by a Carondelet student can range from $925 for Saint Mary’s to $1560 for Chapman, with some schools over $1800 per unit.

When these units transfer, the savings add up quickly.

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