Dual Enrollment

Take real college classes while still in high school.
You can earn both high school credit and college credit at the same time.

These grades go on your permanent college transcript.
They will follow you to any future colleges you attend, so doing your best is important.

Courses are free for high school students.
This makes dual enrollment an affordable way to start earning college credits early.

Classes are offered through a partner colleges.
They may be taken online, on the college campus, or in your NP3 High School classroom.

Great way to get ahead on general education (GE) requirements.
Students are encouraged to take CalGETC-approved courses, which meet statewide GE requirements and transfer widely across California colleges and universities.

Counselors usually advise against taking major-specific courses.
GE classes transfer more reliably, while major courses may not fit every college’s program.

You’ll experience real college-level expectations.
This helps build strong academic skills and confidence before becoming a full-time college student.