Start earning college credit while you’re still in K–12!
Saddleback College offers three flexible opportunities : K–8 Dual Enrollment, General Dual Enrollment (Grades 9–12), and College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) (Grades 9–12).
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
- Save on tuition – Most students can take up to 11 units per semester for free.
- Earn college credit early – Start working toward your degree while still in high school.
- Explore academic interests, career paths, and majors.
- Transferable credits – Many courses transfer to UC, CSU, and other colleges.
- Early exposure to college – Learn to navigate the college system, access student resources, and build academic skills.
Steps for Enrollment
- Apply to Saddleback College through OpenCCCApply.
- Watch for your Saddleback student ID and email (usually arrives within 72 hours).
- Complete the required Dual Enrollment paperwork in Dynamic Forms for your grade level: K-8 Dual Enrollment or High School Dual Enrollment (9-12)
- Once admitted, register for classes in MySite and begin your college experience.
- Show up to class on day 1 for in person classes or log into Saddleback College Canvas for online classes.
- The High School Dual Enrollment Form is for both the CCAP and General Dual Enrollment programs and are one form.
- CCAP and General Dual Enrollment only need to be submitted once while you are enrolled at your current high school. It grants permission for you to register in any Saddleback College course on campus, online, or at your high school throughout grades 9 to 12, unless your parent or guardian withdraws consent in writing.
- We strongly recommend that you meet with your high school counselor each term to confirm that your college courses meet your high school graduation requirements.
Complete the High School Dual Enrollment Form
General Dual Enrollment (Grades 9–12)
The General Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to take college courses taught by Saddleback professors—either on campus or online.
Eligibility:
- Open to students in grades 9–12.
- Requires parent and principal approval.
- Students must meet prerequisites and register only for open classes.
Enrollment Details:
- Students may take up to 11 units per semester.
- Enrollment fees are waived for grades 9–12.
- Students are responsible for the college health fee, textbooks, and course materials.
College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP)
Through the CCAP program, Saddleback College partners with local high schools and districts to offer college courses as part of an official agreement.
Program Highlights:
- Designed for students in grades 9–12.
- Courses are often taught at the high school campus for convenience.
- Classes maintain the same academic rigor and expectations as those on the Saddleback campus.
Student Experience:
- College-level coursework and grading
- Exposure to an adult learning environment
- Expectations for student responsibility and self-advocacy
Enrollment Details:
- Students may take up to 15 units per semester.
- Enrollment and health fees are waived.
- Textbooks are provided by the participating high school or district.
Course Listings:
- CCAP courses appear in the Saddleback College Class Schedule with notes indicating they are reserved for specific high schools or districts.
Quick Links
- The K-8 Dual Enrollment Form is needed for each course the student attends to enroll in.
Complete the K-8 Dual Enrollment Form
K-8 Enrollment at Saddleback College
Saddleback College welcomes K–8 students to experience college-level learning through the Dual Enrollment program.
Requirements:
- Requires parent, principal, and instructor approval.
- Instructor approval is obtained during the Open Enrollment Registration Window (after all priority registration groups have registered).
- If an instructor denies approval, the student may request a different section or choose another course.
Enrollment Details:
- Students may take up to 11 units per semester.
- Must meet all course prerequisites and register only for open classes.
- Instructor approval is sought during the Open Enrollment Registration Window, which begins after all Priority Groups have had the opportunity to register for classes.
Fees and Materials:
- Enrollment fees are not waived for K–8 students.
- Students must pay the college health fee and cover textbooks and course materials.
The K-8 forms require the following electronic signatures:
- Student's electronic signature
- Parent/Guardian's electronic signature*
- Principal’s permission or authorized school official's electronic signature*
NOTE: Once the student completes their part, the designated parent/guardian and school official will receive an email from "Saddleback Forms." In order to sign the form, both the parent/guardian and school official will need to create a Dynamic Forms Account.
Quick Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Parents/Guardians and School Officials
- Go to the Dynamic Forms Website - Visit the Dynamic Forms website and select "Create New Account" on the login page.
- Complete the Required Information - Fill in the required fields and then select "Create Account".
- Confirm Your Email - You will receive a confirmation email at the email address you provided. Click "Confirm Email" to verify your account.
- Log In - You are now ready to log into Dynamic Forms using your new username and password.
Students
Log in to Dynamic Forms using your Saddleback College credentials.
Parental consent remains valid until a student completes grade 12 unless the parent withdraws the consent to participate. Parents can withdraw consent by completing the Dual Enrollment Consent Withdrawal Form.
When communicating with college professors or staff, always use your Saddleback College email.
Once all required signatures are obtained, the form will be automatically submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records. Processing typically takes 3-5 business days from the final signature (excluding weekends and college holidays).
- Approved courses will be assigned to the student’s account by Saddleback College Admissions staff. However, please note that assigning courses does not automatically register the student for the courses.
- Grades 9-12 and Adult School Dual Enrolled students must complete their own registration through MySite. For more information, see Step 4 in the enrollment steps above.
- Grades K-8 students cannot self-enroll through MySite. After approval from both the dean and instructor for each class listed on the General Dual Enrollment Form, Saddleback College will enroll them.
Once you submit an online application, you will receive an e-mail from Saddleback College (to the e-mail specified in your application) that includes your Student ID. It may take up to 24 hours to receive this email.
Classes are posted in the Class Schedule.
After successful completion of the online application, students will receive an e-mail informing them of their online MySite Registration appointment time and date. Students can log-on to MySite using their Student ID number and PIN, and register for classes on or after their appointment time.
Once a class has started or has become full, students must request permission to add the course from the instructor. If permission is given, an Add Permit Code (APC) will be issued to the student. Students are required to register for the course in MySite by the expiration date on the APC form.
Co-requisites are companion courses, required for enrollment in certain classes. Prerequisites are courses required to be successfully completed (with a grade of "A"/"B"/"C" or "P") prior to enrollment in the objective course.
Submitting the K-12 Special Admission form does not clear prerequisites. Please visit the Clearing Prerequisites webpage for procedures and requirements. If you have any questions, please call (949) 582-4572.
Students who were enrolled in the prior semester/term are considered "Continuing" students and are not required to re-apply. Students who are new (first time applying at Saddleback or IVC) or have missed a semester or more, not including summer session, are considered "New or Returning" students and must submit a new application.
Your Registration Time Ticket is the date and time you can begin registering for classes. A new ticket is assigned each semester.
- Log in to MySite.
- Locate the Registration Self Service Card: Log into MySite and click on “Open Registration Dashboard” to access the registration page.
- Click on “Registration Appointment” to view your time ticket.
It is highly recommended to submit your high school transcript, any other college transcripts, and AP Scores to Saddleback College. Please see the transcript information here for directions on how to send official transcripts to Admissions & Records.
If you are trying to clear the prerequisite for a class you seek to take (e.g., SPAN 2, ENGL C1000, ECON 2), you will need to submit a Prerequisite Evaluation Request form. Please visit the Clearing Prerequisites page for procedures and requirements. As evidence, you can provide your high school transcript or AP Score Report.
- Visit the Class Schedule for the appropriate term
- Search for the course in the search bar using the course title or ticket number.
- Prerequisites and co-requisites are listed under the course title
If you wish to take classes at Irvine Valley College, you will need to submit their separate IVC K-12 Special Admission form to their campus: however, you only need to complete only one application to take classes at either campus.
As required by state law, K-12 students will receive a low priority registration time so as to not displace regularly admitted students.
IMPORTANT: The pre-enrollment process may take up to 5 business days to complete.
View the Privacy Statement for Parents or Guardians of Students
View the important information for out of state students
NOTE: Enrollment in Kinesiology (PE) courses is not permitted at Saddleback College. Enrollment is not guaranteed. All concurrently enrolled students are held accountable for all rules, regulations, and guidelines as enrolled college students.