El Camino College Board Policy 5060 allows 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.

Concurrent Enrollment

El Camino College Compton Center will admit qualified 11-12 grade students who have the ability to benefit by enrolling concurrently in college classes while still in high school.  Students must fill out the Concurrent Enrollment Form and submit it in person in the Admissions and Records Office.  By law, Compton Center may restrict K-12 enrollment based on any of the following: age, grade, academic preparation, seat availability or registration priority.

Compton Center 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 Compton Center, you are considered a college student and are expected to act accordingly.  Please familiarize yourself with policies, procedures, the college calendar, and your rights as a student by reading the class schedule and purchasing a college catalog from the Bookstore.

Parents- When your child enrolls in classes at El Camino College Compton Center 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.  K-12 students enrolled in college are considered regular college students, whether or not they are a minor.

Registration Priority

Applying to Compton Center 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 online and submit concurrent enrollment form in person for each semester.
   You may apply for admission online by clicking the link in the left hand column of this page.
2. Clear any prerequisites for the classes prior to registering for classes by taking the math or English placement exam and/or by meeting with a counselor.
3. Register for classes on 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 for 11th and 12th grade students, except students also need to secure the permission of the Dean of the division of the class they wish to enroll.  Students need to schedule a meeting with the division Dean and bring to that meeting: a copy of their 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 Compton Center class.  If approved, submit the concurrent enrollment form and additional documentation to the admissions office.