Dual Enrollment at Foothill College
Get a Head Start on College - For Free!
Take College Classes While in High School
High school students enrolled in grades 9-12 can enroll in Foothill College classes for free.
Dual Enrollment at Foothill College gives motivated high school students the chance to experience college early—earning both high school and college credit at the same time. Most Foothill courses are free for special admit students, letting you explore majors, build career skills, and save thousands on future college costs.
You’ll learn from Foothill’s college faculty, access campus resources, and gain confidence in your ability to succeed in a college environment long before graduation. With the right planning and support, dual enrollment can accelerate your path toward a certificate, associate degree, or transfer to a university.
This needs a better component
How it WorksEnrollment Course Options & Location Credit Earned |
Follow Steps to Enroll
- Once you receive your student eight-digit CWID, begin the Dual Enrollment process, by filling the appropriate Dual Enrollment Form on these links.
- Foothill High School Student Dual Enrollment form.
- Foothill Outreach CCAP and MOU Partnership form.
- You can also find these forms by logging into your MyPortal Account. Click on Apps in the left menu and select the Adobe Sign Student Forms App.
- Under the Student Webforms select the appropriate Dual Enrollment form.
- You must complete the special admit form each quarter that you enroll in classes at Foothill, even if you took classes last term.
- Once you receive your student eight-digit CWID, begin the Dual Enrollment process, by filling the appropriate Dual Enrollment Form on these links.
- Foothill High School Student Dual Enrollment form.
- Foothill Outreach CCAP and MOU Partnership form.
- You can also find these forms by logging into your MyPortal Account. Click on Apps in the left menu and select the Adobe Sign Student Forms App.
- Under the Student Webforms select the appropriate Dual Enrollment form.
- You must complete the special admit form each quarter that you enroll in classes at Foothill, even if you took classes last term.
- Attach a copy of your current unofficial high school transcript to the dual enrollment form. This is used to verify attendance in high school. This does not clear students for prerequisites. Please see policies below.
- Submit all documents through the Adobe Sign Form.
- We'll get back to you in three to five business days.
- Download and review instructions to check dual enrollment status.
- Register for your courses through MyPortal using the Course Record Number (CRN).
- Many of our English, Math, and Science courses have prerequisite requirements. Contact our Assessment Center if you have any questions.
- Foothill College waives enrollment and all other fees for dual enrollment as long as you do not take more than 11 units during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters (six units in the Summer).
- The cost of textbooks, other course fees such as materials fees, and parking fees are not waived.
Review Dual Enrollment Policies
- Basic fees are waived on top of the $31 per unit charge. The cost of textbooks, other course fees such as materials fees, and parking fees are not waived.
- High school students who are considered international students for tuition purposes will pay international student fees. Students residing outside of California will also pay non-resident tuition. F-2 Visa holders are also expected to pay tuition fees.
- Any dual enrollment student taking 11 units (six in the summer) or more at either Foothill College, De Anza College, or combined is considered a regular full-time student and will be charged all fees.
- Students interested in taking excess units should contact Anthony Cervantes, Admissions & Records Supervisor, for additional information at Cervantesanthony@fhda.edu.
Since the implementation of CA Assembly Bill 705 (AB705), Foothill College uses multiple measures—high school transcripts and guided self-placement assessments—to make recommendations for taking your first Math, English, ESLL, and Chemistry courses.
Once a student enrolls at Foothill College, all rights to access student education records belong to the student. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents Foothill College staff and faculty from releasing any student information to friends, family, or others, regardless of the age of the student.
It is the responsibility of the high school student to officially drop a course. If a high school student does not withdraw by the cutoff date, he/she may receive a penalty grade.
Visit Admission & Registration for more information.
Many Foothill courses are transferable to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. These courses are noted in the course catalog.
Visit the Transfer Center for more information.
We also offer a variety of workforce preparation programs, such as Business, Child Development, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Graphic and Interactive Design, Music Technology, or Theatre Technology among others.
Also for High School Students
Foothill offers special programs for Mountain View Los Altos High School District and Palo Alto Unified District qualifying high school juniors and seniors.
Foothill Middle College
Foothill Middle College is an alternative high school program where you earn high school credit while taking Foothill College courses and building a real college transcript. Designed for bright, college-bound students, the program offers a challenging and independent learning environment.
College Now!
The Mountain View Los Altos High School District and Foothill College have collaborated on a new program - College Now! - so that qualifying juniors and seniors can start college early and graduate from high school with a year or more of transferable college credit.
Firebird Academy
Firebird Academy is a partnership between Foothill College and the Fremont Union High School District. Explore college and career pathways at Foothill College during your Sophomore year. Subjects include Child Development, Digital Marketing, Geospatial Technology, Music Technology and more.
