Skyline College's Dual Enrollment Program is dedicated to offering high school students, particularly those traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously, with no financial burden.

Through close collaboration with high schools, we strive to establish strong partnerships that enhance college accessibility for students in our community.

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Dual Enrollment offers high school students an exciting opportunity to jump-start their college journey. By participating, students gain early exposure to the college environment, build confidence in college-level coursework, and develop valuable academic and social skills.

Students can earn transferable college credits that may reduce the time and cost of earning a degree after high school. Participation also strengthens college and scholarship applications by showcasing a student’s motivation, readiness, and commitment to learning.

Through Dual Enrollment, students get a head start on their future by exploring college subjects, discovering career interests, and experiencing the rewards of higher education first-hand.

Why Dual Enrollment

Browse a listing of our current Dual Enrollment offerings:

Carlmont High School

  • Biotechnology
    • BTEC 170: Principles of Applied Bioscience
    • BTEC 171: Laboratory Principles of Applied Bioscience
    • BTEC 400: Foundations of Biotechnology
    • BTEC 480: Biotechnology Project I
    • BTEC 482: Biotechnology Project II
    • BTEC 484: Biotechnology Research Project I

Menlo-Atherton High High School

  • Biotechnology
    • BTEC 400: Foundations of Biotechnology
  • Digital Media and Design

Sequoia High School

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • HTM 101: Excellence in Guest Service
    • HTM 125: Restaurant and Banquet Operations

Woodside High School

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • HTM 101: Excellence in Guest Service
    • HTM 125: Restaurant and Banquet Operations

El Camino High School

  • Biotechnology
    • BTEC 170: Principles of Applied Bioscience
    • BTEC 171: Laboratory Principles of Applied Bioscience
    • BTEC 400: Foundations of Biotechnology
    • BTEC 484: Biotechnology Research Project I
  • Dance
  • Digital Media and Design
    • DMAD 431: Digital Imaging I: Photoshop
    • DMAD 432:Digital Imaging II: Advanced Photoshop
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • HTM 101: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • HTM 120: Sanitation Practices in the Hospitality Industry
    • HTM 125: Restaurant and Banquet Operations
  • Work Experience

South San Francisco High School

  • Art
  • Biotechnology
    • BTEC 170: Principles of Applied Bioscience
    • BTEC 171: Laboratory Principles of Applied Bioscience
    • BTEC 400: Foundations of Biotechnology
    • BTEC 480: Biotechnology Project I
    • BTEC 484: Biotechnology Research Project I
  • College Readiness & Success
    • COUN 655.1: Hermanos and Hermanas Seminar - College Success Factors
    • COUN 655.2: Hermanos and Hermanas Seminar - Transition to College
  • Digital Media and Design
    • DMAD 431: Digital Imaging I: Photoshop 
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • HTM 120: Sanitation Practices in Hospitality
    • HTM 125: Restaurant and Banquet Operations
  • Work Experience

Baden

  • Counseling

3 Steps to Dual Enrollment

  1. Sign up for a Dual Enrollment class at your high school
    Speak with your high school counselor to discuss if Dual Enrollment is right for you. Identify the courses you would like to take and sign up using the regular registration process at your school.

  2. Complete a Skyline College Application
    Submit a Skyline application through CCCApply.  The team will visit classes and support students using these slides and videos: (create an account, complete an application)

  3. Attend an Enrollment Workshop
    Students will register for their Dual Enrollment class by visiting their student portal where they can access the Student Success Link (SSL). Inside the SSL, students will select “College Connection Form.” Following the steps in the form, students will register for their desired courses and obtain parent approval.  All students will receive a paper form (below) as an additional option to the digital approval. 

Considerations 

Students must earn a grade of C or higher to receive college credit in Dual Enrollment courses. These grades become part of their permanent college record and can affect future financial aid and university admission eligibility. Dual Enrollment courses may also count toward financial aid unit limits.

To enroll, students must complete all required steps (college application, connection form, registration, and parental consent) with parents providing digital approval via email or through the above parent consent form. Finally, students should meet with their high school counselor to ensure the courses support their academic and career goals.

Need to drop/withdraw from a class?  Directions for how to drop/withdraw 

K-12 Partners 

Looking to request a new course?  Complete this course request form.

Interested in a guided field trip to campus?  Complete this campus tour request form.

Counselors, check out our K-12 Support resource.

Questions?

For more information, please see our Student & Family Resource Guide   or contact one of us below

Giselle Hendrie

Director, High School Transition and Dual Enrollment
hendrieg@smccd.edu

Office Hours by Appointment: Giselle's Calendly

Angelique Fuentes

Program Services Coordinator
fuentesa@smccd.edu

Office Hours by Appointment: Alex's Calendly

Darren McKay

Program Services Coordinator
mckayd@smccd.edu

Office Hours - Wed 3:30 - 4:30 pm: Darren's Zoom

Alfredo Olguin

Retention Specialist
olguina@smccd.edu

Office Hours - Tue/Thur 3-4 pm: Alfredo's Zoom

Iveth Lopez Obeso

Counselor
lopezobesoi@smccd.edu

Request Counseling Appointment

Student Learning Outcomes

The Dual Enrollment Team has identified the following Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) that ensure that students are achieving course success at a high level, are familiar with Skyline’s programs and offerings, and consider SMCCD upon graduation:

  1. 80% of Dual Enrollment students complete their coursework with a grade of C or better.
  2. 80% of Dual Enrollment students are familiar with Skyline College offerings upon completion of a 2-yr sequence of courses.
  3. At least 25% of Dual Enrollment students matriculate into Skyline College within one year of high school graduation.