Concurrent Enrollment Program
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the High School Concurrent Enrollment Program?
Chabot College provides
opportunities for minor students to enroll in college-level,
degree-applicable courses for advanced scholastic or advanced vocational
purposes. Students who desire to participate in concurrent enrollment must
be recommended by their principal and have written parental permission.
Concurrently enrolled students will be permitted to enroll in no more than
six units per semester or two classes. The students will be treated as
regular college students and are expected to comply with all college rules
and regulations. At the completion of the course, the student receives
college credit. They must arrange for their own transportation to and from
the college and provide their own books and equipment.
2. What are the requirements to participate in the Concurrent Enrollment High School Program?
- Limit enrollment to advanced scholastic courses. Enrollment in Physical
Education (P.E.) and basic skills courses (e.g. ENGL 100 level; MATH 100
level, all
ESL courses) are not be allowed.
- Be pre-approved by the school principal and counselor to pursue specific
courses. (Pursuant to CA Ed Code sections 48800, 48800.5, and 488802)
- Have written parental approval.
3. How many classes can I enroll in?
- Concurrently enrolled school
students are permitted to enroll in a maximum of six (6) units or 2
courses per semester.
4. Will I get high school credit for the classes I take at Chabot College?
Concurrent enrollment students earn college credit for all
courses completed at Chabot. Please consult high school counselor for more
information.
5. How much does it cost to enroll in the Concurrent Enrollment
Program?
Enrollment fees are waived for students in the concurrent enrollment
program. A $3.00 optional mailing fee is assessed to all concurrent
enrollment students in order to provide grade reports at the end of the
term. The $15.00 Health Service Fee for the summer session and $17.00 Health
Services Fee for the spring and fall semester are mandatory. PLEASE NOTE:
International and out-of-state students will be assessed tuition of $215.00
per unit.
6. What is the process for enrolling in the Concurrent Enrollment Program?
- Complete Chabot College Application for Admissions online.
- Complete
Recommendation for Concurrent Enrollment form and obtain
all required signatures.
- Complete Release of Personal Information/Emergency form.
- Submit current High School transcript.
- Home school students should submit a copy of their R4
affidavits. (CA Ed Code, section 33190)
- Submit required forms together by deadline in-person or mail to:
Chabot College
ATTN: Concurrent Enrollment
Office of Admissions and Records, Bldg. 700
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
- You will be notified by email or postal mail
of your approved recommendation and be given a date when you can
register online using CLASS-Web.
| Term |
Deadline to submit all required documents* |
Registration online via CLASS-Web Starts |
Summer Semester 2012
Fall Semester 2012 |
June 1, 2012
August 2, 2012 |
May 29, 2012
July 2, 2012 |
*No Exception if these dates have passed
7. I am already enrolled this semester and I am interested in taking classes
the next semester. Do I need to complete the concurrent enrollment forms out
again?
Yes, you
need to submit all required forms each semester of attendance. (Application, Recommendation Form, current high school
transcript, and Release of Personal
Information)
8. How can I register for classes?
After you are notified by the Office of Admissions and
Records that your recommendation have been approved, you can use our online
registration system - CLASS-Web (please see Help Zone page for instruction). Students will be
dropped from courses not listed on their approved recommendation.
9. I am graduating from high school and am a concurrently enrolled student
at Chabot, do I need to reapply?
Yes, you will need to apply like a regular college
student. If you have a hold on your record for concurrent enrollment, you
would need to present proof of graduation.
10. How can I obtain a Chabot College transcript to submit
to my high school?
Please refer to the Transcript request page for more information. However, your high school will be mailed
confirmation transcript for your educational status when grades are
available.
11. How can I check my Concurrent Enrollment
admission status?
Once your admissions packet has been reviewed, you will be
a notification by email or mail with instructions how to register
online. If you have submitted your
admissions packet after the start of the registration date, you need to
allow two working days for processing.
12. What is my student W # and PIN?
The CLASS-Web User ID corresponds to your student ID number. You may use your
Social Security Number if you provided it at the time of application, or your W
ID number. Your CLASS-Web User ID should be entered as all nine digits, with no
dashes or spaces.
The PIN is a 6-digit numeric code. It is initially
set to your birthdate in the format MMDDYY (i.e. 050772 for May 7, 1972). We
encourage you to change your PIN immediately. Be sure to enter the leading zero
(if any is needed): for example, the month of May would be entered '05'.
13. When can I register for my classes?
Please refer to the academic
calendar for registration dates. Spaces in classes are limited. You should
begin process for concurrent enrollment at lease one month before the start of
the term to allow time for application processing, Director's approval,
assessment, and course registration. If you submit all your
documents after the start of the registration period, it will take at least two
working days for processing. You cannot register the same day. Your information
has to be entered into our student information system and your admission packet
will be reviewed by Director of Admissions & Records for approval.
14. Do I need to obtain both counselor and principal signatures?
Yes, both counselor and principal signature are required before you can
register for a course or their designee whose signature is on file with the
Director of Admissions.
15. I have submitted a recommendation and it has been approved, but I want
to take another course. What can I do?
Concurrent Enrollment students are allowed to take up to 6 units
or 2 classes per semester. If you decide to take a course different from your
approved recommendation form, you need to obtain a new recommendation form with
the course you want to take and obtain your counselor and principal's
signatures. You do not need to complete another application.
16. How can I check my English and/or Math assessment scores?
Log on the CLASS-Web.
Click on the link Student Services & Financial Aid. Then click on Student
Records. Finally, click on .
17. Can I use my high school credit for a prerequisite to a course at
Chabot College?
Credits earned in high school cannot be transferred to Chabot College. If you
have taken the AP placement test, bring the scores with you to the Counseling
department to determine if the scores satisfy the equivalent course
pre-requisite.
18. When is the deadline for apply for the Concurrent Enrollment Program?
| Term |
Deadline to submit all required documents* |
Registration online via CLASS-Web Starts |
| Summer Semester |
June 1, 2012 |
May 29, 2012 |
| Fall Semester |
August 2, 2012 |
July 2, 2012 |
*No Exception if these dates have passed
19. I'm trying to register for a class but I received a CLOSED SECTION or
NEED AUTHORIZATION # message. What can I do?
When you receive a CLOSED SECTION message that means that the course is
full. You would need to go on the first day of instruction for that course
and ask the instructor if you can add. If the instructor grants your
request, you will be given an ADD AUTHORIZATION #. When you receive the ADD
AUTHORIZATION #, you must register on CLASS-Web immediately. Please refer to
the academic calendar for deadline.
