Office of the Vice President, Student Services

Young Minor Concurrent Enrollment Program

Young Minor Students are those students in grades 3rd through those who will be entering 9th grade in the upcoming school year. Students in high school, who are currently in 9^th through 12^th grade, should the see the high school concurrent enrollment information page.

General Rules Regarding Conditions of
ENROLLMENT OF YOUNG MINOR STUDENTS AT CHABOT COLLEGE

All courses at Chabot College are college-level courses. Attendance by Young Minors at Chabot College is intended as a source of educational enrichment for students who are currently excelling in their school coursework. Chabot courses are not appropriate for students who need remedial assistance in specific subjects. Young Minor students are held to the same standards as all other students in the class. They may enroll only in advanced scholastic courses. ALL Chabot College courses are taught at the college level, and minor students are expected to meet the same requirements and to be held to the same standards as ALL other college students in the class. Faculty do NOT change course materials to adapt to young minors. Enrollment in Physical Education or basic skills courses will not be allowed. Enrollment by Young Minor students at Chabot is restrictive and must be jointly determined and approved by the college administration and the student's school principal, counselor and/or teacher. Registration into classes is given on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited.

The application packet is to be completed by the student and their parent(s) with the input and approval of the student's current principal AND teacher or counselor. Completed packets must be obtained AND returned in person to Room 208, ONLY between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
After the student's application has been accepted by the college, information about the student will be entered into the college's computer system (this process takes at least two to five working days).
ALL Young Minor students who choose to enroll in Chemistry or Math courses must take the appropriate assessment test(s) in the Assessment Testing Center
after they have returned all paperwork to Room 208 and after their information has been entered into the college's computer system. Students need a Chabot College identification number (a "W Number") in order to take the test(s), which takes at least 48 hours to generate so students CANNOT return the paperwork AND test on the same day. A photo I.D. for the student is required to take the assessment test(s).

FEES FOR YOUNG MINOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

There is no per unit charge for classes, however, the following fees are charged: Fees for Young Minor students are as follow:

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS

$13.00 Student Health Services Fee (MANDATORY) + $ 3.00 Mailing Fee = $16.00 TOTAL

SUMMER SEMESTER

$9.00 Student Health Services Fee (MANDATORY) +$3.00 Mailing Fee = $12.00 TOTAL　

ADVISORY TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PARENTS OF YOUNG MINOR CHILDREN APPLYING FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AT CHABOT COLLEGE

It is important that school officials, and the parents of young minor children, understand that as students at Chabot College, the children are entering a college environment, and that carries with it situations, all of which cannot be anticipated. The average age of the Chabot College student has increased in recent years, and the content and atmosphere of classes will frequently reflect this diverse adult population. Some of the possible circumstances are noted below:

For example, school officials, parents and students should be aware that:

Course materials are geared toward adult students. Classroom activities may include frank discussions of adult topics, graphic audio-visual presentations, and other such exposure
Students may be exposed to explicit adult language inside and outside of the classroom.
When classes are cancelled or end prior to the expected time, the college does not inform parents. A meeting place should be established ahead of time, and plans made for what to do in the event of an emergency such as blackout or earthquake. Cell phones are encouraged but must be turned off during classes.
Grades earned in the course become a part of the student's permanent college record. By law, all coursework must be reported to any other community college and/or four-year college or university, even if low grades or withdrawals are listed. The same applies for future applications for higher education scholarships.
Federal law provides privacy rights for all college students regardless of age. Parents cannot contact instructors for information concerning their children. If an "Authorization to Release Information" form has been completed and is on file, information can be provided to parents by a college administrator.
Parents are not allowed to participate in classes unless they are enrolled.
Completion of units will impact future eligibility for financial aid, as there are limits as to the maximum units for which a student may be eligible for financial aid during their college career.

This list is not inclusive of all the situations that might arise. Neither is this list meant to create undue concern for parents or the minor students – only to serve as a precaution to allow you to manage your particular situation so that your child will gain the academic benefits and have a safe, positive educational experience at Chabot College.

Chabot College Young Minor Students

Application and Enrollment Process

STEP 1: Get a Young Minor Enrollment packet and a Chabot College Class Schedule from Room 208, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

STEP 2: VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!! Pick out 1 or 2 classes from the Chabot College Class Schedule and write the Course Registration Number and description down on Page 3 of the Young Minor Enrollment Packet.

STEP 3: Complete the Young Minor Enrollment packet and get the approval signatures from the parents, student’s principal, and student’s teacher.

STEP 4: Return the completed, signed Young Minor Enrollment Packet to Room 208 only between the hours of 10:00-3:00, Monday – Friday. Allow at least 30 minutes for it to be reviewed. Call 510-723-6743 first to make sure someone will be there.

STEP 5: The application will be reviewed by the Office of the Vice President and, if approved, forwarded to Admissions & Records for approval. This process takes at least 48 hours. You will be instructed when to return to campus to apply for admission into Chabot College in person in Building 100 to get a Student W#. Allow at least 45 minutes and be prepared to pay the mailing fee and the Student Health Center fee. If the student is NOT taking a Math or Science class PROCEED TO STEP 8.

STEP 6: If the student is planning to take a Math or Science class: Take the Math Assessment test in Room 1840 according to the testing schedule that can be found in the Chabot College Class Schedule. You can only take the test AFTER all of the paperwork has been completed AND submitted to Room 208 at LEAST 48 hours before the testing date.

STEP 7: Call 510-723-6743 24-hours after completing the Math Assessment test or check CLASS-Web for test results.

STEP 8: Register for classes in person and pay the $13.00 Health Services fee (for Fall and Spring semesters), or the $9.00 Health Services Fee (for Summer semester) and the $3.00 Mailing Fee (all semesters) in Building 100. Allow at least 45 minutes.

STEP 9: Attend class on the first day.

For information and assistance with enrollment of Young Minors, contact:

The Office of the Vice President of Student Services for general information, at 510-723-6743 or via email to dpreciado@chabotcollege.edu

For Counseling questions and information about specific classes and prerequisites, visit the Counseling page.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Office of the Vice President of Student Services

Phone: 510-723-6743

dpreciado@chabotcollege.edu