Dual Enrollment

For more information visit: IUSD Dual Enrollment page or the IVC website.

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment provides students in grades K-12 the unique opportunity to take community college classes taught by college professors. These courses allow students to get a head start on their higher education goals and receive college credit.

There are 3 kinds of dual enrollment in IUSD:

CCAP
General
IVC/IUSD Summer College

College Career Access Pathway (CCAP) Dual Enrollment

Select IVC courses offered to IUSD students only

Potential Classes for 2024-25

At Irvine High School:

MATH 4A Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (Fall - Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-8:25 AM)

MATH 26 Introduction to Linear Algebra (Spring - Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-8:25 AM)

CIM 170 Introduction to Informational Systems Security

In IUSD FALL 2024

BIOT 70 - Introduction to Biotechnology (IUSD)

CS 38 - Java Programming (San Joaquin)

MGT 1 - Introduction to Business (San Joaquin)

PSYC 30 Social Psychology (San Joaquin)

COMM- Communication Fundamentals (NHS & PHS)

Psych 1- Introduction to Psychology (CHS)

IMA 20- Writing for Games & Interactivity (NHS)

KNES 98- Sports Appreciation (NHS)

DMP 20- Basic Model Making (WHS Tuesday/Thursday 2:25-3:50

Math 5 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (NHS & PHS)

IVC ASL 21- Beg American Sign Language I (WHS Tues/Thurs 7-8:25am)

In IUSD SPRING 2025

ENTR 200- Pathways to Success (NHS)

ENRT 211- Business Models: The Design & Delivery of Models (NHS)

ENTR 212- Market Validation & Research (NHS)

COUN 1- Academic Planning (CHS)

PSYCH 33- Psychology of Adjustment (CHS)

BIOT 173- Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills(NHS)

COMM 3 - Argumentation & Debate (PHS)

MGT 68 - Introduction to International Business (SJHS)

PSYCH 10- Statistical Methods in Behavioral Science (SJHS)

DMP 22- Advanced Model Making 2 (WHS)

MATH 10- Introduction to Statistics (PHS)

IVC ASL 22- Beg American Sign Language II (WHS Tues/Thurs 7-8:25am)

Additional classes will be offered across IUSD. Information will be sent out via Parent Square once the schedule is finalized.

General Dual Enrollment

Any IVC course offered to high school on a space available basis

IVC/IUSD Summer College

Select IVC summer courses offered to IUSD students only

What are the Benefits of Dual Enrollment?

Introduction to and preparation for college life
Ability to explore interests, careers and majors
Opportunity to build skills that are needed in the workforce
Motivation to stick with it and pursue a college degree or certificate
Understanding the benefits of a college education
Accelerated pathway through college that can save time and money

Frequently Asked Questions

1. 1. 1. 1. How rigorous are Dual Enrollment courses? Dual Enrollment courses are college courses. Be realistic about how well you can manage a college course with all of your other commitments.
      2. Will the IVC class and grade go on my high school transcript? Irvine High School only posts Dual Enrollment classes on your high school transcript if it meets a minimum graduation or a-g requirement.
      3. If a Dual Enrollment class is not on my high school transcript, how will colleges I'm applying to know that I took a college class during high school. On college applications, you will be able to list the community college, class you took and the grade that you received.
      4. Can my parent/guardian call the community college and take care of business for me? No. Under Section 49061 of the Education Code, parents of community college students do not have a right of access to their children's student records, regardless of whether the student is under the age of 18.