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Dual Enrollment/Community College Classes

What is Dual Enrollment?

EGUSD students have an opportunity to take Dual Enrollment Community College classes (formerly called Advanced Education). Dual Enrollment is intended to provide high school students with educational enrichment opportunities at the community college level. Current high school students who are interested in taking classes at one of the Los Rios Community Colleges (ARC, CRC, FLC, or SCC) may enroll in a maximum of 11 units (we don't recommend this) each semester if they get approval from their counselor and can balance it with all of their other commitments. Many students report that they have an additional 6-10 hours of homework per week to take one 3-credit community college course in addition to all of their high school homework and extracurricular activities. Summer may be the best time to try a community college course for the first time when you might have more time available.
 

Eligibility

  • Students must have started the 9th grade or be at least 14 years of age by the first day of instruction. If you are a current 8th grade student who is 14 years old, then you will need to reach out to your middle school counselor if you are hoping to apply.
  • Students must be mature enough to understand the college course material and to benefit from it.
  • Students are expected to maintain both a high school and college GPA of 2.0 or higher to continue participating in dual enrollment courses.
  • Students must get the approval from their school counselor and parent/guardian, if they are interested in taking college classes through Dual Enrollment.
  • Please remember that community college classes will not go on your high school transcript and will not fulfill a graduation requirement.*
  • High school students can't take college classes that interfere with their required high school classes during the school day.
  • Grades earned through community college classes will go on their permanent college transcript & high school counselors can't add or drop their class(es).
 
*College courses will not be added to the high school transcript to reduce high school graduation requirements or replace equivalent courses offered (e.g., AP equivalent classes) at the high school of attendance (Education Code 48800).
 
Important Considerations: When a high school student enrolls in a college course, privacy rights under FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act) related to the class transfer from parent/guardian to the student and the community college will only speak to the student directly. Students will follow the same rules and processes that the adult college students do.
 
College Grades: Poor college grades in Dual Enrollment courses can hurt students’ chances of receiving financial aid as well as their eligibility to enroll in a four-year college or university.
 
Reminder: You will want to consider your time and energy before enrolling in a community college class, and if you are too busy during the school year you can also apply to take Summer college classes once they are available to review.
 
School counselors do not work or review applications when school is not in session (e.g., during fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks), so you will want to submit your request at least 3 school weeks before any deadlines. Students may go see your school counselor or Mr. Rodgers in the Career Center during normal school hours if you have any questions.
 

Steps to Apply & Potentially Enroll in a Dual Enrollment Community College Class

 

Step 1: Review College Classes to Determine What College Class You May Want to Take

  • Use the Los Rios Class Search Tool to review course options, transferability, course format and course days/times. See the IGETC pattern's Area 3 and 4 list courses that are transferable and can meet four year college degree requirements.
    • Remember you can’t pick a class that interferes with your high school classes during the school day.
    • Asynchronous means there is not a set class time and is more flexible. This is the most popular option with our high school students given their busy schedules.
    • Determine if the class will be a shorter cass (e.g., 4, 6, or 8 weeks) or a full semester. For example, 8-week classes in the Spring progress at twice the normal pace.
    • You will need to determine which community college is offering the class that you want to take, so you know which community college you want to apply to for Step 2 below.

Step 2: Apply to the LRCC/Community College of Your Choice (to generate a LRCC ID#)

New Students, starting Spring 2025 and beyond: 
  • In your EGUSD Portal, click on the icon "California Colleges" to access your account. 
  • Go to College at the top of your screen, click on California Community College Application and input the Los Rios Community College (LRCC) of your choice (American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, or Sacramento City College) then press the blue Launch button.
  • Students will be assigned a Los Rios ID number in an email confirmation from the Los Rios Community College District. Your Los Rios w ID number is required and is a seven-digit number with a preceding "W" (e. g. w9992004).
  • Follow the directions in the email to set up your eServices account. 
  • Proceed to Step 3. 
For Returning Students who have already done this process once starting in Spring 2025 or beyond:
  • Login to eServices and complete the 'Supplemental Enrollment Information Form' located in the Tasks tile. 
  • Skip Step 3 and proceed to Step 4. 

Step 3: Set Up eServices and Los Rios Gmail

  • eServices is the Los Rios' online student portal where students manage their information, records, classes, and more.
  • You will use your Los Rios ID and password to log in to multiple services, including Canvas, eServices, and instructional lab computers.

Step 4: Complete EGUSD's Dual Enrollment Google Doc Application HERE (click “make a copy”) or See Your HS Counselor To Get The Form

  • Students must fill out this Google Doc and share it with their caseload high school counselor for review before enrolling in classes every semester. Make sure that you give us editing permissions on your Google Doc application. Counselors will determine whether you are elgibile to enroll in the classes you are hoping to take. It’s recommended that students meet with their high school counselor for guidance prior to submitting this.
  • Franklin counselors strongly recommend students consider their current high school course load, after school commitments (e.g., sports, activities, volunteering, work, and family obligations), and focus on 1 college course at a time especially if it is their first time. Summer may be the best time to take a college course for many students.

Step 5: Submit the Los Rios Community College (LRCC) Special Admit E-Form


  • This Special Admit Form will send an email to get parental consent and an email to your high school counselor to get their recommendation/signature after completing step 4 if approved. High school counselors cannot sign this without completing Step 4 and confirming that the classes/plan meet EGUSD's board policy for Dual Enrollment.
  • If approved, then Los Rios' Admissions and Records will send an enrollment appointment and next steps for you to take to register for your classes.

Step 6: Check Emails Regularly from the Community College & Complete What They Ask You To Do

  • High school counselors cannot add or drop a student from a community college class. Our students will have to follow the same rules and process as the adult college students.
  • Please click here to select the semester when you are hoping to take a college class to view the college class drop deadlines.

Step 7: Pay Your Fees

  • Tuition fees and the Universal Transit Pass (UTP) fee are waived for students participating in Dual Enrollment. 
  • High school students are still responsible for paying any additional required fees and any required textbooks or course materials. You can see how much you owe through your Los Rios eServices Account. From your dashboard, check your financial account and then your account balance.
  • Students can opt out of the student representative fee. 
 

If you need additional assistance please go see your school counselor during school hours or Mr. Rodgers in the Career Center. Good luck!