Take college classes while still in high school
Get a head start on college at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC)!
Concurrent Enrollment allows high school and homeschool students to:
- Earn college credits before graduating high school.
- Take college classes on campus or online.
- Explore new subjects and experience college-level learning.
- Get an early start on a college degree or certificate.
Ready to get started? Follow the four steps below!
Get Started in 4 Steps
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Save your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID), student ID number, and student email address.
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Sign in to your Maricopa Student Center and complete the following forms:
My Student Forms → High School & Under 18 Forms
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ID Authentication Form (first-time students).
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Under 18 and FERPA Release Form (first-time students under 18; parent/guardian participation required).
Proof of College Readiness
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High School Transcript: Unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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EdReady Reading: Recommended score of 75 or higher.
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ACT Aspire: Overall score of Ready or Exceeding.
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ACT: Composite score of 12 or higher.
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PSAT or SAT: Composite score of 720 or higher.
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Complete the EdReady Reading assessment (recommended score of 75 or higher).
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Meet any additional course placement requirements.
- Explore the CGCC Class Schedule.
- Select your classes and review any prerequisites.
- Write down the course name and class number for your enrollment request.
- Example: ENG101, Class #12345
- Complete placement testing if required for your selected classes.
- Complete the Under 18 Enrollment Request Form with your parent or legal guardian.
- Upload college readiness or prerequisite documentation, if needed.
- Complete a new enrollment request each semester.
- Submit your enrollment request early to allow time for review and processing before classes begin.
What Happens Next?
- CGCC reviews your eligibility and course requirements.
- Admissions & Records processes your registration after approval.
- Check your Maricopa student email and Student Center for updates.
Important:
- Submitting an enrollment request does not guarantee registration.
- Students ages 13 and younger must attend a pre-enrollment parent meeting with a parent or guardian.
- Students under 18 are not eligible for private instruction courses.
- Review your tuition and fees in your Student Center.
- Pay tuition or arrange payment by the deadline.
Important Things to Know
- College Credit: Your grades become part of your permanent college transcript.
- High School Credit: Check with your high school counselor to see if courses count toward graduation.
- Student Privacy: FERPA protects your college education records, even if you're under 18.
- Dropping a Class: You must officially drop or withdraw from a class. Deadlines determine possible refunds and academic grades.
Need Help?
Our Admissions & Records team can help with:
- Admission requirements
- Under-18 forms and documentation
- Enrollment requests and registration
Contact Admissions & Registration by phone at 480-732-7000 or by email at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
High school students, including homeschool students, can take college classes at CGCC while completing their high school education. Students must meet admission eligibility and course requirements.
Students under 18 may be eligible for Concurrent Enrollment. Students ages 13 and younger must also attend a pre-enrollment meeting with a parent or guardian.
Yes! Homeschool students must:
- Complete the EdReady Reading assessment (recommended score of 75 or higher).
- Meet any additional placement requirements for their selected classes.
Not always! Some classes require placement testing or other prerequisites. Review the requirements for your selected classes before submitting your enrollment request.
Students must demonstrate college readiness using one of the options listed in Step 1.
You can upload your documentation with the Under 18 Enrollment Request Form if it is needed.
You can request classes for which you meet the prerequisites and placement requirements. All under-18 enrollment requests are subject to college approval.
Students under 18 are not eligible for private instruction courses.
Have the following ready:
- Course name (example: ENG101).
- Class number (example: #12345).
- College readiness or prerequisite documentation, if needed.
Yes. Students under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian participate in the required consent and enrollment forms.
The Under 18 Enrollment Request Form must be completed each semester.
First-time forms, such as ID Authentication and the Under 18 and FERPA Release Form, generally do not need to be completed again once approved.
No. Submitting your form does not guarantee enrollment.
Admissions & Records will review your request and process registration after the required approvals. Check your Student Center to confirm that you are enrolled.
As early as possible! Submit your request early to allow time for review and processing before classes begin.
Possibly! Check with your high school counselor before enrolling to determine whether your college classes will count toward high school graduation requirements.
Concurrent Enrollment students pay regular college tuition and applicable fees. Costs depend on residency classification, course selection, and additional materials.
College education records are protected by FERPA, even for students under 18. Access to student records depends on applicable privacy rules and any authorized releases.
You must officially drop or withdraw from the class by the applicable deadline.
Not attending class or notifying your instructor does not automatically remove you from the course. Withdrawal and refund deadlines may affect your grades and tuition charges.
Still Have Questions?
Contact CGCC Admissions & Records for help with eligibility, enrollment forms, documentation, and registration. By phone at 480-732-7000 or by email at [email protected].