Dual Enrollment

Do You Need Accommodations?

If you have a verifiable disability, a 504 plan, or an IEP in place with your high school, please contact our ACCESS department to apply for accommodations through Moorpark College. To join ACCESS, you can follow the steps on the Applying to ACCESS webpage.

Additional Questions?

It can be confusing navigating through the college system while still enrolled in high school. We understand! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We are available by email and phone during working hours. Please Email us

Parents and students applying for Special Full-time Admission status must contact the Admissions & Records Office. Petitions for Special Full-Time Admission will be considered only after the parent and student have exhausted all alternatives available through the secondary school district that the student would be attending. The decision to admit a minor as a special full-time admission student may be subject to the availability of classes. Special full-time admission students are required to complete at least 12 units in each primary term and to maintain continuous enrollment until reaching the age of 18.

Students who are currently in 8th grade or below need specific items to be completed in order to register for Dual Enrollment courses, in addition to the regular Dual Enrollment registration process. The steps are outlined below:

1. Apply to Moorpark College

2. Setup your my.vcccd.edu portal

3. Complete the Dual Enrollment e-FORM

4. Obtain a letter from your middle school Principal answering the questions: How is this student prepared to take this course(s), and how will this student benefit from taking this college course(s) now? 

5. Obtain a school transcript or report cards showing the past 2 years of academic grades.

6. Email mcdualenrollment@vcccd.edu requesting an appointment with the Director of Dual Enrollment (student and parent/guardian must be present) attaching the Principal's letter and transcript or report cards.

7. Attend a meeting with the Director of Dual Enrollment. If approved, the Director will clear the student's hold.

8. Register for course(s) and pay any fees.

9. Purchase textbook(s) if applicable.

Grades 9-12 Students Must Submit the Following:

An application for admission for the term (semester) you want to take a course. The application for admission must be on file before the student’s first registration under Dual Enrollment. You will create an OpenCCC account, then be re-routed to apply to Moorpark College specifically. 

Need visual help? Step-By-Step instructions: Slides #3-#12 of this PowerPoint.

Dual Enrollment Students:

• Students are exempt from the $46.00 per unit enrollment fee only.  All other fees apply.
• May register in a maximum of 11.0 units with approval.
• Home-schooled students must present the completed Private School Affidavit. For more information, visit www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps.
• Counseling can clear any required prerequisites on campus or on-line: PreRequisite Clearance Request

After You Apply

You will receive a "Welcome" email with a link to your "Portal Setup Wizard". Click this link (within 20 days, because it will expire) and follow the directions to setup your MyVCCCD Portal.

This account will be your Moorpark College online portal. You will use it to register/add/pay for classes, request transcripts, view grades, order parking permits, access your online courses, and connect to student resources.

Need help? For help with setting up your Portal, follow slides #13-#25 in this PowerPoint. This PowerPoint guide covers all the steps to register in a Moorpark College course as a Dual Enrollment student, so feel free to follow every slide in the presentation.

FIRST

Discuss the course(s) you want to take with your high school counselor. You can choose a course from the Schedule of Classes, or a course that your high school is offering through their campus (if your high school is offering specific dual enrollment courses).

NEXT

Complete the Dual Enrollment e-FORM
This is routed for electronic signature of the student’s school principal or counselor and your parent or guardian the first time you submit. This form is required for every semester of attendance under Dual Enrollment, but the parent signature is only required on the first submission. The Memorandum of Understanding provides parents supplemental information regarding the admission of minors to the Ventura County Community Colleges.  After the required signatures are complete Admissions and Records will clear you to take the courses listed on the form and alert you when you have been cleared.

Please NOTE:

If you wish to take an English course, please complete the English Self-Placement Assessments in addition to completing the Dual Enrollment e-FORM.  

Need help? If you need assistance with this step, follow slides #26-#33 of this PowerPoint for a visual guide or email mcdualenrollment@vcccd.edu with questions.

(You have not completed the registration process yet, please move onto the next step.)

If the class you are choosing to take has a prerequisite (not all do, check the course description first) you will need to request a clearance.  This can be done through our textline at: 1-805-378-1428.

You will need a copy of your high school transcript showing you have met the pre-requisite. We do NOT clear prerequisites that are "in progress."  We must see final grades of "C" or better for each semester or an AP/IB score equivalent to a Moorpark College course.  Please state which course (name and number) that you need clearance for on the form. 

You can find the AP score equivalencies to Moorpark College courses at: https://catalog.vcccd.edu/moorpark/credit-prior-learning/ap/

You can find the IB score equivalencies to Moorpark College courses at: https://catalog.vcccd.edu/moorpark/credit-prior-learning/ib/

Note: You DO NOT need a prerequisite clearance to take ENGL M01A. You can clear your own pre-requisite by clicking on this link: English Self-Placement Guide

 

Once you have been cleared by Admissions and Records to take the course(s) listed on your Dual Enrollment e-FORM, you may register for the approved course(s) on your registration date. 

• Log into your portal and click on the Register/Add/Drop button, or search "Register".
• Click on the Registration Planner, choose your term, and click on the "Current Schedule" tab to type in your desired CRN number. Then click Register, and pay for the course (if there are fees). 

Need help? Follow this video guide: How to Register Video 

To verify that you are successfully enrolled in your class, view your Schedule Bill located in your portal.

If the class shows up on your Schedule Bill, you are successfully enrolled!

The Student Schedule Bill can be found in your my.vcccd.edu portal under "Student Records" and then "Student Schedule Bill."  This document will give you your enrolled and waitlisted course information, important dates, your professor's email address, and billing information.

 

Note: If you receive any error message when trying to registering, please take a screenshot and email it to mcdualenrollment@vcccd.edu for assistance.

You can find your Moorpark College course textbooks at: https://www.bkstr.com/moorparkstore/home 

Some courses may be designated as Zero Textbook Cost materials.  There are no cost for these materials if using ZTC. 

College Classes on the MC Campus

Dual Enrollment at Moorpark College is for K-12 students who wish to take college classes in addition to their K-12 course load. These students pick and choose coursework listed in the Schedule of Classes, offered through the Moorpark College and on the main campus.

These students will take class alongside other Moorpark College students. They can take their classes tuition-free*, but must purchase their own textbooks.

*Dual Enrollment at Moorpark College students are exempt from paying college tuition ($46 per unit), but are be required to pay the MC Health Fee, MC Student Activity fee,  MC Student Center Fee, and MC Student Rep Fee (total ranging from $36-$44 per semester). Paying these fees give students access to our Student Health Center, and student's can get your Student ID card for free from our Welcome Center. 

Moorpark College partners with local K-12 school districts to bring Moorpark College Pathway courses to high school campuses, based on a special district agreements. The students who attend these specific high schools can begin taking college courses in our Pathways while still enrolled in high school, tuition-free*, without the need for transportation to the college campus. Our courses are taught by our skilled Moorpark College faculty members, and we work with the high schools to offer courses suitable for high school students. Our Dual Enrollment Pathway students can receive both high school and college credits for taking our courses, as well as develop their college readiness skills to ensure their success in higher education.  

These courses are not found in the Schedule of Classes since they are not open to the general public. Please check with your specific high school for the list of classes being offered through your high school.

^{*Dual Enrollment Pathway students are exempt from paying college tuition ($46 per unit), but depending on their high school district's specific agreement with our VCCCD district, may be required to pay the Health Fee, Student Activity fee,  Student Center Fee, and Student Rep Fee (total ranging from $27-$33 per semester). Please check with your high school. Students who are required to pay these fees are also able to use the Student Health Center on campus and can purchase a Student ID card from our Student Activities Office.}

The Moorpark College Dual Enrollment Program currently partners with following school districts to offer our courses through their high school campuses:

• Conejo Valley Unified School District  
• Las Virgenes Unified School District
• Moorpark Unified School District
• Oak Park Unified School District  
• Simi Valley Unified School District   

FERPA, or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. This law applies to any student that reaches the age of 18 or begins attending a college or university, regardless of age. FERPA rights are transferred from the parent/guardian to the student, meaning that students must act on their own behalf. Parents, guardians, relatives, or friends of MC students are not permitted to enroll, drop, or add classes on behalf of the student. The same applies to requesting transcripts or grade verifications. 

Even though a student may still be enrolled in high school and is a dependent of their parent/guardian, we must maintain confidentiality in regards to student records and can only discuss student information with the student. A student may allow their parent to be included in conversations regarding confidential information, but only with the student's consent. A student can submit a completed FERPA form to permit the sharing of student records: FERPA Form

Visit the U.S. Department of Education website for more information.

I can't find my registration date!

You can find your registration date in your my.vcccd.edu portal Dashboard under "Registration and Payments" and then "Register/Add/Drop."  Once selected, click on the blue button ( 1. Before Registration) that says, "Registration Appointment." 

 

Do I need to reapply to Moorpark College?

Anytime that you have not taken a college course, in our district, for 12 months or longer, you will need to reapply to our college.  If you do not have a registration date, then you need to reapply.

 

I can’t see my class in CANVAS!

Every professor has a different timeline for when they will open their Canvas to students.  However, Canvas should be available to you on the first day of class.  If not, you will want to verify on your Student Schedule Bill that you are enrolled in the course. This document is located in your my.vcccd.edu portal under “Student Records” and then “Student Schedule Bill.”  If enrolled, you can email your instructor and cc: MCDualEnrollment@vcccd.edu.

 

How do I communicate with Moorpark College?

You will want to send emails through your my.vcccd.edu email address.  Personal email addresses may go to the SPAM folder.  You will want to include your VCCCD student ID 900#, so that we can easily access your information.  If you have a hold or error message, please screenshot and attach to your email.

 

What if I can’t participate in the first day of class?

Most professors will have a first-day assignment that will need to be completed. Some professors will drop a student (Instructor-Initiated Drops) from their section, if the student does not attend in-person or complete the first-day assignment.  If you are unable to attend the first day of class, it is important that you email your instructor ahead of time to let them know the reason.

 

What do I do if I’m waitlisted?

When registering and a course is full, but taking students for the waitlist, you will answer “Yes” when it prompts you to join the waitlist.  If you are not added to the course, by the first day of class, you will either attend the class in-person, or if online, reach out to the professor via email to ask if they will be adding students.  If so, you will need an Add Code to enroll in the course.  Only the professor can provide the Add Code. You can find directions on how to enroll with an Add Code on our Registration Guide under the Banner, “How Do I Use An Add Code?”

 

Can I take more than 11 units while in high school?

Dual Enrollment students may register for a maximum of eleven (11) units per semester. You may be subject to full tuition cost and fees if you withdraw from course(s) and enroll in additional units beyond 11 units.

 

Where can I find important dates and deadlines?

You'll find important dates and deadlines for your courses on your Student Schedule Bill. This document is located in your my.vcccd.edu portal under “Student Records” and then “Student Schedule Bill.”

 

What is Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and how can I find a ZTC class?

ZTC uses digital textbook and resource materials that are freely available and include items such as governmental resources, open education resources (OER), library databases, and other reputable material available at no cost online.  You can find courses being offered ZTC in our Class Schedule by clicking on More Options and then clicking the circle, “YES” towards the end of the page, “Zero and low textbook cost courses.”

 

Where can I find my AP and/or IB score equivalencies to Moorpark College courses?

• You can find your AP score equivalencies to Moorpark College courses at:https://catalog.vcccd.edu/moorpark/credit-prior-learning/ap/
• You can find your IB score equivalencies to Moorpark College courses at:https://catalog.vcccd.edu/moorpark/credit-prior-learning/ib/ 

 

Can I get free tutoring at Moorpark College?

Yes! While you are enrolled at Moorpark College, you have access to our Tutoring and Learning Center, which offers both online and in-person tutoring.

 

Where can I find courses to take?

If you are taking courses through your K-12 school, please reach out to your counselor to discuss which courses are being offered.

If you are taking general population Moorpark College courses, a helpful guide would be using our Program Mappers.  These are designed to help students explore our various certificate and degree offerings and ensure a timely path to completion.  You can also use the CSU GE Worksheet or IGETC Worksheet to choose general education courses.

 

Can I enroll in honor’s courses, as a dual enrollment student?

Yes, as long as you meet the prerequisite/corequisite and course requirements.

 

Do I need to take an assessment, watch the online orientation, and complete an ed plan?

Dual enrollment students do not receive priority registration.  Therefore, you do not need to take the self-guided assessments (unless you are clearing a prerequisite for ENGL M01A), watch the online orientation, or enter an ed plan into DegreeWorks.  However, going over these items will give you more information that may be useful as a Moorpark College dual enrollment student.

 

Can I take a summer dual enrollment course while I’m in my last semester of high school?

You will not be eligible for dual enrollment courses during the summer of high school graduation.  Therefore,  you will need to reapply to our college as a high school graduate as of June 30th to register for these courses.  

 

Are there fee waivers?

If you are enrolled in non-CCAP courses, you may receive notice for payment of fees.  Our Student Business Office does have petitions for the Health Fee Waiver and the Student Activity & Rep Fee Waiver.