Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment courses are Palomar College courses, taught by hired professors at Palomar College.

10th, 11th, and 12th grade students can apply.

Students are responsible for figuring out appropriate classes, paying their student enrollment fee, and class materials.

Look through this Palomar Class Finder link to see which classes are available for the upcoming semester.

You can find which Palomar College classes are accepted by the University of California system: link and accepted by the California State University system: link.

If you don't know what the acronyms stand for, google "Palomar College (insert acronym name and number)" or contact Palomar College.

If you need more help for concurrent enrollment, please contact Palomar College.

Concurrent Enrollment Guidelines for 2022-2023:

  • Student must be in 10th-12th grades

        • 9th Graders and students who recently transferred are required to complete one semester at HTHNC to transition and demonstrate their academic capabilities before the Director of College Advising signs the paperwork for dual/concurrent enrollment. Students who believe they are capable would need a teacher recommendation (from Math or English) AND special approval from the Director of HTHNC only after you are able to find the class you are interested in, getting a teacher recommendation, getting the Palomar College instructor's approval and signature for the class, family/guardian signature, and creating a Palomar College Account.

  • Students must pass all of their classes and are on track for graduation at HTHNC

  • Recommended minimum GPA of 2.5

  • Overall history of good attendance

  • Student displays self-discipline and motivation

  • Student must meet the registration requirements and deadline or their spot will be filled

Items you will need to apply

  1. CCC-ID #, Confirmation # and Palomar ID

  2. K12 Form and Consent to Treatment of Minor form

  3. HTHNC Student/Parent/Guardian Enrollment Agreement

  4. If you are under the age of 16, you need to complete the add/drop form

  5. Social Security Number / Taxpayer Identification Number*

      • *All students are welcomed, even if you don't have a social security number.

      • If you do have a Social Security Number, have it ready for your application.


You must reapply every semester

How to Apply for a Concurrent Enrollment Class if you NEVER Enrolled Before:

Step 1: Create a CCC Apply Account (California Community College) Account

- Go to www.palomar.edu/apply
- Click on “Create an Account” and follow the steps to create your OpenCCC account. You will need your Social Security Number. Do not use your high tech high school email; use a professional personal email.
- This will instantly give you a CCC-ID consisting of 6-7 letters/numbers. This is NOT a Palomar ID number. CCC Apply

Step 2: Once you have an OpenCCC account, you can complete the Palomar College application for the upcoming term (e.g. “Spring 2023).


-Use your new CCC ID username and password to make an application for the upcoming term

- Once it is submitted, you can verify your current Palomar College application on your main profile page of CCC Apply under 'Submitted Applications."

- You will also receive a confirmation email from CCC Apply. Please allow up to 3 business days to receive. This email will have your Palomar ID.

Step 3: Complete student orientation


- Once you get your Palomar ID, complete orientation: www.palomar.edu/orientation


Step 4: Complete the K - 12 Form, Consent to Treatment of Minor Form, and the HTHNC Student/Parent/Guardian Enrollment Agreement entirely. Total of three forms.


If you are younger than 16, you need to complete the add/drop form and get your instructor's permission.


*Wet signatures of the student, parent AND Director of College Advising are required. You need to complete the form before the College Advisor signs it. Do NOT type your signature. You will need to indicate your Palomar ID number on both pages on the K12 and Consent to Treatment of Minor form. Example of a completed K12 Form.

Step 5: Scan the signed K - 12 Form, Consent to Treatment of Minor Form, and add/drop form (if you're under 16) (total 2 OR 3 forms) your documents. In one email, send all the documents to: admissions@palomar.edu

Step 6. Add your class

- Make sure you meet the qualifications and prerequisites for the class. For math classes, you need to talk to your math teacher about what they recommend for your math placement.

- If you are older than 16, you need to add the class in your MyPalomar portal. Instructions here.

How to Apply for a Concurrent Enrollment Class if yoU Have previously Enrolled Before:

Step 1: Log into your CCC Apply Account.

Step 2: Click "Start New Application." Complete the Palomar College application for the upcoming term (e.g. "Spring 2023"). CCC Apply Reference Guide

Step 3: Complete the K - 12 Form, Consent to Treatment of Minor Form, and the HTHNC Student/Parent/Guardian Enrollment Agreement entirely. Total of three forms.


*Wet signatures of the student, parent AND Director of College Advising are required. You need to complete the form before the College Advisor signs it. Do NOT type your signature. You will need to indicate your Palomar ID number on both pages on the K12 and Consent to Treatment of Minor form. Example of a completed K12 Form.

Step 4: Scan the signed K - 12 Form and Consent to Treatment of Minor Form (total 2 forms) your documents. In one email, send all the documents to: admissions@palomar.edu

Step 5: Add your class

- Make sure you meet the qualifications and prerequisites for the class. For math classes, you need to talk to your math teacher about what they recommend for your math placement.

- If you are younger than 16, you need to complete the add/drop form and get your instructor's permission..

- If you are older than 16, you need to add the class in your MyPalomar portal. Instructions here.