Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Enrollment

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The Dual & Concurrent enrollment program provides an excellent opportunity for students to earn college credits at Palo Verde College before they complete their high school diplomas allowing them a head start and the ability to explore possible career paths. Concurrent enrollment students are considered as part-time Special Admit Students. Students can take a maximum of 11 credits in Fall/Spring Semesters and a maximum of 5 credits during Summer.

For information about dual enrollment courses, students should first speak with their high school counselor to ensure that it fits within their schedule and satisfies their high school requirements.

Dual Enrollment courses are classes provided during instructional hours at the high schools and are available to 10th-12th grade students:

Concurrent Enrollment allows students to register and complete other courses held outside of instructional hours in the school district and are not limited to the online offerings of courses. Students from 6th-12th grade have the opportunity to take courses under proper advisement from the college and their school counselor.

Students who are utilizing homeschooling are also able to utilize Dual and Concurrent Enrollment courses.

Getting Started

In order to register for a dual or concurrent enrollment course, students will need to create a CCCApply Account using the following link. Please use a personal email when creating an account and not an email provided by the school district as they will lose access to that email after graduation. A social security number is not needed to complete the application, but if the student may have one, it is recommended to have it listed if possible.

Getting Stared

After 1-2 business days, an email will be sent to the email address provided with information on getting started and necessary information such as your PVC ID and PVC Student Email.

Please speak with your high school counselor to go over what courses may be beneficial and which may be able to apply towards high school credit. Once courses are chosen, a Special Admissions Request Form needs to be completed with both a student and Parent/Guardian Signature. Once complete, the form needs to be sent to the student's high school for a principal/vice principal signature. The form can be accessed below:

Special Admissions Form

Elementary Grade Students

For students below 9th grade, in addition to creating an account, a petition will also be necessary. The form is located in the following link as "Petition Form". Please write the reasoning for the request to take the college course. New students will also need to provide a copy of their school's transcripts to verify their residency:

Forms

What courses can concurrent enrollment students take?

Concurrent enrollment students can apply for any college-level course listed in the Palo Verde College schedule of classes. Students can take:

Courses required for career education certificates or associates degrees
Courses that can be transferred to universities
Non-credit courses
Online courses

What courses can concurrent enrollment students NOT take?

Physical Education Courses (PHE: Basketball, golf, weightlifting, etc.)
tudents below 9th grade will have their requests reviewed by the instructor and the Vice President of Palo Verde College to determine if the content of the course is age appropriate. For example; a student wanting to take a criminal justice course that may include graphic or sensitive information.
Courses held during a student's instructional time at their primary school.

What are the charges for concurrent enrollment?

Tuition and fees are complimentary, meaning tuition and fees are free to students. Students may need to purchase books, supplies or have reliable transportation depending on which course and when it may be offered. Please check with Palo Verde College to see transportation options (760-921-5500).

I've registered for courses, now what?

If you are registered for a college course that is held during high school instructional hours, then please check with your high school counselor to verify what dates and times that course will be held. If you are taking a course that is either online or offered outside of a student's instructional hours; youâ€™ll need to prepare for the following:

Check to see if your course requires a textbook. If the course is offered through the high school, then any textbook that would be required will be provided. For courses held outside of a elementary/high school student's instructional time, obtaining any textbooks/materials as well as transportation is a responsibility of the student. You can verify what textbooks/material are required through the college's bookstore: Palo Verde College | Online Bookstore (bncvirtual.com)
If your course is offered in-person and not during instructional hours at the elementary/high school, please ensure what time and days you are required to be at Palo Verde College. Transportation is currently free for students through the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency. For further assistance, please call 760-921-5500.
Access Canvas: Canvas is the online portal that Palo Verde College uses to online courses as well as review grades, syllabi and other material required for all courses. This can be done through Palo Verde College's Website under the Canvas button:
Your student email will be:

stu-last.first@student.paloverde.edu. (Last and first name).

If it is your first time taking college courses, you will need to create a password under the "Forgot my password" option. Please reach out to the CTE/Dual Enrollment Advisor if you may need assistance - 760-921-5592
Review the syllabi of your courses. If you have questions about the course or other areas of the college, please feel free to reach out to the CTE/Dual Enrollment Advisor or the instructor of the course for more information.

Special Note to Parents / Guardians

Palo Verde College's policies apply to all students, even those less than 18 years of age. PVC accepts no responsibility for any extraordinary supervision; will not release information without the written consent of the student; and cannot alter course content. Your student will be exposed to a diverse population in educational programs designed for adult learners which may involve sensitive topics that might be considered controversial or offensive to some. In addition, students will be learning alongside adult students in college classrooms (in-person and online). Your signature on the application acknowledges your receipt of this information. Palo Vere College courses, including those taken by high school students via dual or concurrent enrollment, will appear on a PVC transcript and become part of the student's permanent collegiate record.