Community College Information

Community College applications and class schedules are available in the Career Center. We encourage all graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a community college to participate in the Priority Enrollment Program (PEP). This unique program is designed for seniors to provide an easy transition from high school to college. Seniors completing the Priority Enrollment Program  will have first priority when registering for fall classes, complete placement exams, orientation program and receive a one-on-one counseling appointment. Sign up for Priority Enrollment Program orientation and placement testing starting in February at:

Canada College: www.canadacollege.edu/admissions/ 
College of San Mateo: http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/PEP/
Skyline College: http://www.skylinecollege.edu/outreach/pep.php

Earn priority admission to the California State University with junior standing once you earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) at a California community college. The new joint transfer program is the best path for students who want to transfer between the two college systems. Complete 60 units at a California community college to receive your AA-T or AS-T, then complete 60 units at a California State University to receive your bachelor’s degree. For more information, go to the I CAN GO TO COLLEGE page.

College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program is a special program designed to provide high school students the opportunity to get an early start on their college experience. High school students pay no enrollment fee but are required to purchase their own textbooks. Steps to enroll:

1. Apply online at http://smccd.edu/collegeconnection.
2. See your high school counselor for signed approval.
3. Take your placement test if it is required for that specific class.
4. Submit your signed (by parent and counselor) College Connection Course Request Form with your official high school transcript to the College Office of Admissions.
5. Register for classes on your registration appointment date at https://websmart.smccd.edu

Check the following sites for local community college program information:
Canada College: www.canadacollege.edu
College of San Mateo: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu
Skyline College: www.skylinecollege.edu
California Community College System: www.cccco.edu

Earn priority admission to the California State University with junior standing once you earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) at a California community college. The new joint transfer program is the best path for students who want to transfer between the two college systems. Complete 60 units at a California community college to receive your AA-T or AS-T, then complete 60 units at a California State University to receive your bachelor’s degree. For more information, go to www.ADegreeWithAGuarantee.com

College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program is a special program designed to provide high school students the opportunity to get an early start on their college experience. High school students pay no enrollment fee but are required to purchase their own textbooks. Steps to enroll:

1. Apply online at http://smccd.edu/collegeconnection.
2. See your high school counselor for signed approval.
3. Take your placement test if it is required for that specific class.
4. Submit your signed (by parent and counselor) College Connection Course Request Form with your official high school transcript to the College Office of Admissions.
5. Register for classes on your registration appointment date at https://websmart.smccd.edu

Check the following sites for local community college program information:
Canada College: www.canadacollege.edu
College of San Mateo: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu
Skyline College: www.skylinecollege.edu
California Community College System: www.cccco.edu