The Concurrent Enrollment Program administered by UC Extension, Santa Cruz, is a program that allows you to enroll in courses offered on the UCSC campus without being formally admitted to a degree program. As a Concurrent Enrollment student you may take up to 12 units per quarter, or more by petition.
Concurrent course enrollment is based on available space, and class participation and assignments are just the same as for regular students. The Concurrent Enrollment Program is available during the fall, winter, and spring quarters.
This is an ideal program for those who:
- Desire university-level credits
- Are thinking about returning to school, but who are not sure if they want to become full time students
- Need only a course or two to complete degree requirements at another institution
- Would like to take a graduate course
- Wish to gain up-to-date information in their professional fields
- Are advanced High School students who want to take a college course
Special consideration is given to elders (62 years or older) and they are given a reduced fee and the application and library fee are waived.
Junior college students are also encouraged to take concurrent enrollment classes, but they should first check into "Cross Enrollment." "Cross Enrollment" is a separate program with lower fees and is administered by the junior college and UCSC.
To apply, download the PDF version of our application form.