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What is Dual Enrollment?
Cypress College partners with nearby school districts to offer high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while attending high school. Students enrolled in FREE dual enrollment courses earn credit for college classes that may be eligible to transfer to a CSU or UC institution.
All pathway classes have limitations on seat capacity. The courses are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis until all seats are filled. To avoid any delays in your application process, please make sure to review the Dual enrollment Student Handbook.
As a reminder, Dual Enrollment is year-round, and students have multiple opportunities to take classes during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Please contact us directly for further questions and guidance.
Non-Dual Enrollment Special Admit College Courses:
Students interested in taking a non-Dual Enrollment college course as a regular (non-Dual Enrollment) Special Admit student should click on Cypress College's High School Students section for additional information.
Dual Enrollment Pathways
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Get Started Today!
All Dual Enrollment Applications will be done virtually. To get a jumpstart, follow the steps below
Step 1
Complete a "General Application" by clicking below. Skip this step if you are currently taking a Dual Enrollment class or have not skipped a semester since your last Dual Enrollment course. If you submit an application for Fall 2025, follow the chart to the left. If you submit an application for Spring 2026, follow the chart to the right.
Summer 2026
Step 2
Students must submit the Dual Enrollment Special Admit Form and select the class(es) they are interested in taking. The form will require multiple signature approvals before being allowed to register for the approved class(es).
Step 3
Register for your class through Cypress College MyGateway. Students may only register after receiving an approval email from Admissions and Records. Please note that completion of "Step 1" and "Step 2" are required in order to be able to register.
Fall 2026
Step 2
Students must submit the Dual Enrollment Special Admit Form and select the class(es) they are interested in taking. The form will require multiple signature approvals before being allowed to register for the approved class(es).
Step 3
Register for your class through Cypress College MyGateway. Students may only register after receiving an approval email from Admissions and Records. Please note that completion of "Step 1" and "Step 2" are required in order to be able to register.
