Dual Enrollment

High school students enrolled in grades 9-12, as well as students who are enrolled in eligible adult school programs, may apply to De Anza as special part-time students.

There is no enrollment fee for current high school students or eligible adult school students who qualify as part-time by taking no more than 11 units during any regular quarter (fall, winter or spring) – or no more than six units in the summer. However, students may still incur costs for textbooks and other fees. Students will be considered full-time – and will be charged enrollment fees and other fees – if they enroll in more than 11 units in a regular quarter, or more than six units in summer, at De Anza College, Foothill College or both colleges combined. Students who want to take more than 11 units in a regular quarter, or more than six units in summer, should contact the Admissions and Records office. 

De Anza recommends that students who are close to earning a high school diploma or GED complete those requirements, when possible, in order to apply and be considered for financial aid when they attend De Anza. Students without a high school diploma are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Before enrolling in English or math courses, or any course that has an English or math prerequisite, all students must complete the assessment process to be placed in the right course for their skill level.

High school and adult school students attending De Anza are held to the same requirements, standards and policies as other college students, and should be aware of the standards for Student Conduct. They also receive the same protections under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as other students, and their records cannot be released to family members without their consent.

Because De Anza offers courses at a college level, students and their families should be aware that course content may be adult in nature. De Anza also recommends that parents be aware of the “open” campus environment and discuss safety and accountability issues with their student prior to enrollment.

All coursework earned at De Anza is to be reported to any transfer college or university to which the high school student applies. Transcripts will not be automatically mailed to the student or the student’s high school. Grade information can be accessed through MyPortal. Official transcripts may be requested through MyPortal or by ordering from De Anza’s authorized transcript provider.