HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

El Camino College Board Policy 5060allows concurrent enrollment only to students who have successfully completed the 10th grade or to students who are currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade. In addition, enrollment fees are waived for California residents. Non-residents, out-of-country and out-of-state students will pay the appropriate tuition. Please consult a current class schedule for tuition requirements.

Some special programs like the Youth Choir, Youth Orchestra and various classes being taught in conjunction with local high schools will not be affected by this new Board Policy.

11th and 12th Grade - Concurrent Enrollment

El Camino College will admit qualified 11-12 grade students who have the ability to benefit by enrolling concurrently in college classes while still in high school. By law, El Camino College may restrict K-12 enrollment based on any of the following: age, grade, academic preparation, seat availability or registration priority.

El Camino College will grant college credit for completed coursework. Students should consult their school counselor and/or school district policy on enrolling in college classes to earn high school credits or dual credit.

Students - When you enroll in classes at El Camino College, you are considered a college student and are expected to act accordingly. Please familiarize yourself with El Camino policies, procedures, the college calendar, and your rights as a student by reading the class schedule and purchasing a college catalog from the ECC Bookstore.

Parents - When your child enrolls in classes at El Camino College, you lose some rights afforded you by the K-12 system. As per FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) any business you conduct on behalf of your college student must be with the student's written consent. Yes you, the parent, will need a note from your child to access private educational records or to act on their behalf.

Applying to El Camino College does not guarantee a seat in a class. Registration priority is given to continuing students first, followed by new and returning students, and then K-12 students. K-12 Students must go through the application process each semester that they are enrolled as a concurrently enrolled student.

Steps To Enroll:

11th or 12th Grade Students

1) Apply for admissions and submit your concurrent enrollment form.

*Click Here to download the 11-12 Concurrent Enrollment Application You may apply for admission online by clicking the link in the left hand column of this page or in person in the admissions office. How you apply depends on your timing. If you apply well in advance of the start of the semester, online works best and you may mail your concurrent enrollment form to:

Ms. Rachelle Lunney
El Camino College Admissions and Records
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90506

If you are applying less than 6 weeks before the start of the semester, you should apply and submit all your paperwork in person to the admissions office.

2) Clear any prerequisites for the classes you wish to enroll prior to registering for classes by taking the math or English placement exam or by meeting with an ECC counselor.

3) Register for classes on your designated day – usually the last two days of registration.

Students Who Have Not Completed 10th Grade

To be considered for enrollment, the process is the same as above but students need to secure the permission of the El Camino College dean of the division of the class they wish to enroll. Many deans also require; a copy of your school transcripts (unofficial is ok), a letter from the high school principal and a letter from the parent explaining how the student will benefit from enrolling in an El Camino College class. If approved, submit the concurrent enrollment form to the admissions office.

Students Who Have Not Completed 10th Grade, and,

Are Enrolling in a Class With a Math or English Prerequisite

1) Turn in an application for admissions in person and tell the admissions clerk you are turning in the application so that you can take the math or English placement test. You will receive your ECC ID number from admissions.

2) Proceed to the Testing and Assessment Office. The ECC ID number and a photo ID are both required to take the placement tests.

3) If you are eligible for the class, take your test scores and other necessary documents to the appropriate division dean for consideration.

4) If approved, take the form back to the admissions office to finish the application process.

5) Register for classes on your designated day – usually the last two days of registration.