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How to Apply & Enroll in Credit Classes for Concurrent Students

What is Concurrent Enrollment?

Concurrent enrollment offers high school students the chance to take FREE college courses (in-person, online, or hybrid). Students can earn college credit, explore academic disciplines, get a head start on building their college transcript, and save money.

  • Students can enroll up to a maximum of 11 units per fall and spring term, and 8 units per summer session.
  • Students are responsible for purchasing books and materials required for their course(s). Learn about more about Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and Low Textbook Cost (LTC) Classes.
  • Students wishing to receive high school credit for their college courses are encouraged to meet with their high school counselor.

Eligibility

  • High school students who have finished 8th grade (or are 15 years old) can take classes with permission from their high school and a parent/guardian.
  • If you are 18 years or older, permission from a parent/guardian is not required. 

Private High Schools

  • Recommendations from private high school principals will only be accepted if the school has filed a Private School Affidavit with the California Department of Education.
  • If the private school isn’t listed as active on the California Department of Education website, the student will need to send a copy of their Private School Affidavit for the current school year to dualenroll@miracosta.edu.  
  • Students are only required to submit one affidavit for the current school year when turning in their Early College Credit form. 

Home-school Students

  • Home-schooled students must show proof that they are registered as a private school by providing a Private School Affidavit for the current school year OR they can get approval from the public high school they would normally attend.
  • The local high school must agree that home-schooling counts as valid school attendance and decide if the student has done enough coursework to be ready for college classes.
  • Email your Private School Affidavit to dualenroll@miracosta.edu. You only need to submit one affidavit for the current school year when you turn in your Early College Credit form. 

How to Apply & enroll

1. Apply for Admissions

  • Create a CCCApply Account and submit a MiraCosta College application.
  • Processing takes 2-3 business days.
  • Returning Students: If you haven’t taken classes for 2 or more semesters in a row (not counting summer), you need to apply again.
  • If you don’t get a welcome email after 3 business days, email dualenroll@miracosta.edu for help. 

Tutorials:  Application Video Tutorial | Step-by-Step Application Tutorial 

Apply Now

2. Activate Your SURF Account

  • Use your welcome email to set up your password and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Forgot your SURF ID? Visit the SURF ID Lookup webpage. 

Tutorials: Account Set-Up for New Students | Set Up Your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Student Technical Support 
If your activation link expired or you’re experiencing issues activating your account, contact the ITS Help Desk for support at 760.795.6850 or itshelpdesk@miracosta.edu. 

3. Submit your Early College Credit form

Request Adobe e-Sign Form

  • The form will be emailed to students first in 1-2 business days.
  • Admissions & Records will receive the form once all parties have signed.
  • Once the form is processed (usually in 1-3 business days), Adobe e-Sign will send an automated confirmation email to all signees. 

OR 

Print and Sign (PDF) 

  • Email the completed form to dualenroll@miracosta.edu.
  • Once the form is processed (usually in 1-3 business days), the student will receive a confirmation email from dualenroll@miracosta.edu. 

4. Complete the Pre-registration Survey and Orientation

  • Pre-Registration Survey (Required): Check your To Do List in the SURF Task tile to complete the Pre-Registration Survey. You MUST do this every semester, and you won’t be able to enroll in classes until it's done. 
  • Orientation (Recommended): Orientation is highly recommended as it helps you get familiar with the services and programs available to support you, paving the way for academic success. 

Tutorials: View My To Do List

5. Register for Classes

  • Visit SURF to view the class schedule and register for classes.
  • Tuition is FREE for Concurrent Enrollment students.
  • Check the Important Dates webpage for course deadlines.
  • If you need to clear a class prerequisite, visit the Evaluations webpage for details.

Tutorials: How to Search for Classes | Search for Classes with Zero or Low-Cost Textbooks | Register for Classes | How to Buy a Parking Permit   

Academic Counseling

Need help with an Education Plan? 
Schedule an appointment with an Academic Counselor! They can help you pick the right classes, make an Education Plan, choose a career or major, apply to transfer to a 4-year university, and connect you with support services like tutoring and personal counseling. 
 
IGETC/Plan C Advisement Sheet 
Check out the Plan C Advisement Sheet for a list of courses that meet University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) general education requirements. 

Transcripts

  • Official transcript requests are made online at miracosta.edu/transcripts. The first two official transcripts ever requested are free; thereafter, it is $7 per request.
  • Students can access their unofficial transcript in SURF.

Tutorials:How to View My Unofficial Transcript

Student Resources

At MiraCosta College, we are here to support you both inside and outside of the classroom. As a MiraCosta College student, you have access to free support services, which include: