Special Part-Time Program for K-12 Grade Students
Admission and Registration Procedure

In accordance with California Education Code Section 48800, 48800.5, and 76001, kindergarten through grade 12 students (K-12) may be eligible to enroll in courses at Golden West College for advanced-level study in instructional or vocational areas not available at their school. The school and the college will determine who may enroll based on their judgement of the applicant’s ability to profit from instruction. The college has the right and responsibility to restrict enrollment for reasons of health and safety, appropriateness of the course, preparedness of the student, college policy, state law and space availability. Note: In accordance with SB338, enrollment in physical education courses have been restricted or excluded.

High School students interested in attending Golden West College under the Special Part-time Program must submit a completed Admissions Application to the Admissions Office along with a Special Part-time Permission Form signed by both the high school principal and the parent/guardian.

Registration - Upon receiving all approvals and criteria listed below, the student will be allowed to register via MyGWC on or after their assigned appointment time provided space is available in the course. The college gives priority to regular college students. Admission of a K-12th grade student cannot displace a college level student.


Student Who Have Completed the 10th Grade

Students enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade may enroll in courses at Golden West College if they meet the following criteria:

  1. The student must be at least minimum day student at his/her school (not applicable for summer classes).
  2. The course(s) requested is an advanced academic or vocational experience and not available at the student’s regular school. (PE courses are restricted.)
  3. The student meets the prerequisite for the course.
  4. The student has the permission of his/her parent.
  5. The student has the permission of his/her high school principal or designee with a recommendation of the specific course or courses to be taken.
  6. If the student is home schooled, he/she must provide verification that the home school program is recognized and approved by the county department of education.


Students Who Have Not Completed the 10th Grade

Students who have not completed the 10th grade may be accepted for enrollment at Golden West College if they meet the following criteria:

  1. The course(s) requested is an advanced academic or vocational experience (college level) and not available at the student’s regular school. (K-10th grade students are NOT permitted in PE classes.)
  2. The student meets the prerequisite for the course requested.
  3. The student has the permission of his/her parent.
  4. The student shows proof of his/her ability to perform at a college level by either:
    • Providing a recommendation from his/her principal or designee that includes a transcript or an assessment of the student’s academic performance at the school:
      OR
    • If the student is home schooled, completing the GWC assessment process earning appropriate college level scores on the English, Reading and Math placement tests. Note: If the student is home schooled, he/she must provide verification that the home school program is recognized and approved by the county department of education.
  5. The student must be a minimum day student at their school (not applicable for summer classes).
  6. The student and their parent must meet with the Administrative Director of Enrollment Services or his/her designee for acceptance upon completion of the steps listed above. (Call for an appointment at (714) 895-8121).
  7. If approved, the student must obtain approval from the instructor of the course and the appropriate division dean.