Concurrent Enrollment at CMC Salida
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
- Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act (CEPA) is a program by the state of Colorado that allows high school students to take credit bearing college classes that also satisfy high school graduation requirements.
- Courses usually consist of general education, transferable courses.
- Earning college credit while in high school helps students:
- Get ahead towards completing a 2-year or 4-year college degree, saving money and time
- Gain the training and/or industry certificate needed for a future career
- Build confidence and develop essential academic and career skills
- Concurrent Enrollment courses become part of a student's permanent college transcript. It is important to do well in these courses.
For more information visit Colorado Department of Education - Concurrent Enrollment
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Is concurrent enrollment right for me?
The concurrent enrollment program is an opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate education opportunities. Students who successfully complete concurrent enrollment courses will save time and money toward their college degree. Students should check with their school counselor prior to enrolling in concurrent enrollment courses.
Are all college courses available through concurrent enrollment?
Many state-guaranteed transfer college courses are available for concurrent enrollment. However, there are some restrictions on choice of courses:
- Courses must count toward high school graduation.
- Courses must count toward a college certificate or degree.
- Not all college courses are available at all high school or college locations.
When and where may concurrent enrollment courses be taken?
Courses may be offered at the high school or college. Courses at the college may be taken before, during, or after school.
How many high school credits are awarded for concurrent enrollment courses?
Students should check with their school counselor for information regarding how concurrent enrollment courses apply to high school graduation requirements.
- Enrolled in 9th grade or higher (and less than age 21)
- Approved by School Counselor
- Students must complete a Concurrent Enrollment Application
- Students need to demonstrate college readiness (PSAT-10, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer minimums) for certain courses and meet any other necessary pre-requisite coursework.
- Earn a grade of C- or better in the course to receive college credit at CMC.
College tuition for concurrent enrollment students will be paid by the local school district.
Who pays the college tuition for concurrent enrollment courses?
Your local school district will be responsible for paying the tuition to CMC for students who are approved to participate in the concurrent enrollment program.
Students interested in concurrent enrollment should contact their school counselor for more information.
Textbooks
In certain courses the textbooks are the responsibility of the student.
Students who enroll in CMC courses at a campus location, livestream, or online will receive their textbooks at a fee of $25/credit as part of the Learning Materials Program (LMP). Courses at the high school will furnish textbooks.
Students are automatically enrolled in CMC’s LMP program.
Books that are rented need to be returned at the end of the semester (by the due date) to avoid possible late fees and fines.
Learn more about the Learning Materials Program.
Additional course or program fees
Additional course or program fees may not be sponsored (paid for) by the high school in certain classes.
Some courses have specific supply fees for kits, materials, travel fees, or permit fees.
Before registering, check the course for any additional fees that a class may have and that the high school student will be responsible for paying. Fees will be listed in the course description or course costs.
Non-payment of fees can create a business hold on a student's account that may impact future registration.
Will concurrent enrollment courses transfer to other colleges and universities?
Many college-level courses earned are transferable to most other Colorado colleges and universities and to most other institutions of higher education throughout the nation.
A large number of Concurrent Enrollment courses are approved Guarantee Transfer (GT). These courses are transferable to public Colorado institutions in accordance with statewide transfer GT Pathways.
Please work with an advisor and/or counselor at the receiving institution for detailed information regarding different program transfer specifications.