College Career Access Pathways

College and Career Access Pathways Enrollment Guides (CCAP)

Expanding dual enrollment for students who may not already be college bound or who are underrepresented in higher education. Please contact your high school or [email protected] to find out if you can participate in the Merced College CCAP program before following the steps below.

If you are a New or Returning student, you must apply for the semester you wish to enroll in. Continuing students from the immediate prior term do not need to reapply for admission.

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QUICK TIP: When creating your account, use a PERSONAL email address, NOT one associated with your current high school. Include your full legal name, do not use nicknames or initials. If you have a Social Security Number and might attend Merced College after graduating high school, it is beneficial to include it when applying, though not required.

If you are unable to complete the online application, you can download and print the Paper Application for Admission (pdf) and drop it off in person to the Admissions & Records office. Be sure to bring a picture ID (such as a High School ID card) to Admissions and Records when you apply.

    • A parent or legal guardian will need to fill out a one-time parent consent form authorizing their student to take Merced College courses.
    • Dual Enrollment Parent Consent Form

 

  • Check with a counselor at your high school to verify that your school offers Merced College CCAP courses. Work with your counselor to review course offerings and to determine eligibility.
  • High School Contact List

  • CCAP Students will need to use the K-12 Permit PDF (not the routable form)
  • Once the student fills out the top portion of the K-12 permit, the form should be submitted to the CCAP counselor at the high school who will submit all paperwork to Merced College.
  • High School Student (pdf)

  • If any information is missing (i.e., application, parent consent form), you will receive communication from the CCAP counselor or Merced College on how to complete the missing items to finish up your enrollment.
  • Merced College will send out communication the week before your CCAP course begins on how to login and access your CCAP course.

Concurrent Enrollment

Interested in Concurrent Enrollment?

K-12 Students Enroll Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Earn college credits while in high school
  • Take college classes conveniently at your high school with your friends
  • Taught by qualified instructors at your high school
  • Save money! CCAP students are not required to pay tuition or purchase books!
  • Develop a seamless transition from high school to college
  • Credits are transferable to colleges and universities

If you want to go the Merced College after completing the CCAP program, make sure to re-apply. Be sure to state that you will be graduating and enter your expected graduation date in the application.

Please consult with your high school counselor before you decide to drop a class. You can also refer to the Dates & Deadlines page.

Merced College enrollment, grades and student information must be accessed by the student. FERPA does not allow us to release information to anyone but the student. In order for a parent to access student information, the student must complete the Authorization to Release Student Information form found on Admissions and Records forms page.

The course grade will be posted on the students Merced College student portal.