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Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students

Get Ahead This Summer - For FREE!

  • This summer, high school students have a unique opportunity to jump-start their college education at no cost! When enrolled in fewer than 12.0 units, tuition is completely free at San Diego City College for high school students.  

    Summer classes are a great way to: 

    • Earn college credit while in high school. 
    • Take engaging courses like Chicano/a and Black studies, art, dance, and science. 
    • Get ahead on college requirements and graduate faster. 
    • Save money! 

ARTF 100 CRN: 30118
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Online

Art Orientation: This introductory course surveys the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, and architecture, across cultures and historical periods. Students analyze artistic works to understand their cultural and historical contexts. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 3A Arts.

DSGN 100 CRN: 30079
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Wednesday | 9:35 am-12:45 pm | Hybrid

Introduction to Graphic Design: Students explore the principles of graphic design, emphasizing visual communication through analog and digital media. The course includes foundational concepts like line, shape, color, texture, and typography to create impactful designs.

DSGN 106 CRN: 30986
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Wednesday | 2:00 pm-5:10 pm | Hybrid

Typography I: This beginning course is the first in a series of courses about typography. Emphasis is placed on learning foundational type skills and applying them to solve typographic problems. Topics include type selection, styles, terminology, construction, classifications, typesetting, spacing, layout, hierarchy, and history. Instruction incorporates both hand-rendering and computer tools.

FJMP 100 CRN: 30113
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Wednesday | 9:25 am-12:30 pm | In Person

Introduction to Cinema: This course provides an overview of cinema history, theory, and techniques, exploring its evolution as an art form and cultural medium. Students analyze films and their components, including narrative structure, cinematography, editing, and sound. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 3A Arts.

HEAL 101 CRN: 31070
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Online

Health and Lifestyle: This course covers aspects of mental, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and physical health. Emphasis is placed on knowledge for developing the attitude, understanding, and practice of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness.

MATH 141 CRN: 30937
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday | 9:25 am-11:55 am | In Person

Precalculus: This course prepares students for calculus by exploring the properties and applications of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include matrices, complex numbers, polar coordinates, conic sections, and sequences. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 2 Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning.

MUSC 104 CRN: 30115
06/08/26-08/01/26 |Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 am-12:35 pm | Hybrid

Composition Technology: Computer-based music production basics using Propellerhead Reason.

MUSI 103 CRN: 30078
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Online

History of Rock Music: Learn the origins and development of rock and roll music from the early 1950s to present. The course focuses on the evolution of different styles within the genre as well as the social, political, economic and cultural contexts of rock music. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 3A Arts.

NUTR 153 CRN: 30119
06/15/26-07/23/26 | Tuesday/Thursday | 9:25 am-12:30 pm | Hybrid

Cultural Foods: This course investigates the cultural, historical, and social influences on food habits and nutrition. Students learn about global food practices and their impact on health and culture. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.

PERG 110 CRN: 31111
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Online

Introduction to College: Students examine higher education structures, the opportunities and resources available, and the requirements to successfully complete a certificate, degree and transfer. Emphasis is placed on the transition to college learning and college life, self-reflection and self-advocacy, goal setting, academic policies, major selection and educational planning.

PHOT 100 CRN: 30111
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Wednesday | 11:00 am-4:20 pm | In Person

Introduction to Black & White Photography: Students learn basic camera handling, film exposure, and composition while exploring the aesthetics of black-and-white photography. The course includes hands-on practice with darkroom techniques and print presentation.

PHOT 143 CRN: 31321
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Tuesday/Thursday | 11:00 am-4:20 pm | In Person

Introduction to Digital Photography: This course is a project-based supervised lab in digital photography. Emphasis is placed on instruction and practice in photo lab and photo editing techniques.

POLS C1000 CRN: 30890 OR 30993
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Online

Introduction to American Government: This comprehensive survey course provides an in-depth study of American Government, including both the Federal government and the California government. The Federal and California governments are studied from the perspective of constitutional frameworks and political institutions, processes, issues, and policies. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.

PSYC C1000 CRN: 30007 or 30004 or 30005
07/06/26-08/01/26 | Online

Introduction to Psychology: This course provides an overview of human behavior and mental processes, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. It is designed for students seeking foundational knowledge in psychology and its application. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.

SOCO 101 CRN: 30116
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Wednesday | 11:00 am-2:20 pm | In Person

Principles of Sociology: This course introduces the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of sociology, focusing on social interaction, culture, and societal structures. It examines contemporary issues through a multicultural and cross cultural lens. Satisfies IGETC Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.

SPAN 101 CRN: 30994
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Tuesday/Thursday | 9:35 am-12:05 pm | Hybrid

First Course in Spanish: This interactive course introduces students to the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Students use basic Spanish language structures and vocabulary to speak, listen, read, and write in cultural context at the novice level.

STAT C1000 CRN: 30947
06/08/26-08/01/26 | Monday/Wednesday | 11:00 am-2:05 pm | In Person

Introduction to Statistics: This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. Satisfies Cal-GETC Area 2 Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning.

How to Enroll in Summer 2026

Summer enrollment begins May, 1 2026. To enroll: 

Enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each course has a limited number of seats available for high school students; once those seats are filled, the course information above will be updated accordingly. For students to receive high school credits for these courses, they will need to submit their unofficial transcript to their high school registrar after the course is complete for their high school to review.

Need Help with the Process?

Join one of our hybrid workshops (in person & Zoom) for step-by-step guidance: 

April 7th 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

April 23rd 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

April 29th  5:00 – 6:00 pm 

In person: 

Welcome Center (A-201)  

1313 Park Blvd. 

San Diego, CA 92101 

Zoom: 

https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/87353069682  

 Meeting ID: 873 5306 9682

 



As a high school student, you have a unique opportunity to begin your college education for FREE,
when enrolled in less than 12.0 units per semester. Every college class you take while in high school will provide you with college units toward completing your bachelor's degree. Here at City College, you have access to hundreds of fun and challenging college classes ranging from Chicano/a and Black Studies, art, dance, science, and more that are absolutely FREE! 

Besides being FREE, here are some of the other benefits of concurrent enrollment: high school students get free tuition; earn college credit while in high school, finish college early; one semester at City College is equal to approximately a year of high school; significantly reduce the overall time and expenses associated with college... save money! Community college courses earn similar GPA points as AP classes. 

Parents and students are encouraged to first review the concurrent enrollment guide. 

 

  • Spring 2026 - December 4, 2025
  • Summer 2026 - May 1, 2026
  • Fall 2026 - May 26, 2026
  • Spring 2027 - December 1, 2026

San Diego City College is committed to creating educational opportunities by waiving tuition fees for eligible local high school students, when enrolled in less than 12.0 units. 

High school students requesting concurrent enrollment may be admitted as "special part-time" students subject to the following criteria: 

  • High school students must satisfy course prerequisites and eligibility requirements. 
  • Enrollment in Physical Education classes will not be permitted. 
  • The course is advanced scholastic or technical (college degree applicable). Contact Lana Kapchinsky  
  • The course is not available at the school of attendance. 
  • Students will be given college credit for all courses. Grades will be part of the student's permanent college record. 

  • Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester in all college work. 
  • If the number of units of W, I and NP exceed 40%, in any semester or session, the student will be academically disqualified. 
  • Students whose grade point average falls below a 2.0, or who do not complete 60% of all units attempted, will not be permitted to re-enroll without approval from a college counselor. 

Open Boundary. Open Enrollment. Open Access to College Credits.

This is high school like you've never seen it before. Our innovative East Village Middle College High School, right on the campus of San Diego City College, offers students the chance to earn over a year of college credit (cost free) while simultaneously completing their high school graduation requirements. 

Applications accepted year-round! 

Learn more here.