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Cypress College and Fullerton College offer K-12 students an opportunity to enroll in
college courses as Special Admit Students. Enrollment is exclusively for advanced
scholastic or vocational work.
(In compliance with the California Education Code Sections: 48800 - 48802, 76001 and 76300)
Advanced Scholastic Work includes courses at the college level such as college calculus, chemistry, foreign
languages, geology, computer sciences, geography, psychology, sociology, history, humanities, the arts, and
appreciation courses. These courses should not be available at the high school and may not be courses
previously taken.
Vocational Work includes courses in a wide variety of occupational areas such as air conditioning,
construction, drafting, photography, printing, refrigeration, fashion design and cinema radio-television. These
courses should not be available at the high school and may not be courses previously taken.
Physical Education classes will be limited to 10% Special Admit Student enrollment for each section.
How do I enroll?
Complete and sign the Special Admit Student form. A new Special Admit Student form must be submitted
each term.
Complete a Cypress College or Fullerton College Application for Admission.
Complete MATRICULATION SERVICES ELIGIBILITY FORM and take to college counseling.
Take the Special Admit Student form to the Admissions Office at Cypress College or Fullerton College.
When all parts are completed, the Admissions Office will review your application and required documents and
will issue a permit to register.
F-1 and F-2 students may be eligible to enroll as a Special Admit student but will be required to pay
non-resident tuition. Please contact the International Student Center for more information
http://isc.fullcoll.edu.
Individuals who are not enrolled in a public school (home school students, private school students, and
persons under 18 years of age who are not enrolled in school) may be eligible to enroll. Such students must
contact the office of the college president for petition information.
What credit is granted?
Courses taken as a Special Admit Student are recorded on the college permanent record as collegiate credit in
the same manner as regularly enrolled college students. Credit may be given at the high school and may meet a
graduation requirement. The student should consult with the high school counselor.
How many courses may I take?
Special Admit Students may enroll in up to 11 units per semester as a part-time student or enroll into 12 or more
units as a full-time student.
May I take English, ESL, Math or Reading courses?
Special Admit Students may take college level English, ESL, Math or Reading courses. Such students must
meet the catalog stated prerequisites, if any, or demonstrate the necessary skills to be successful in such college
courses, as indicated through completion of placement tests required of all new students.
May I take Advanced Vocational Courses?
Special Admit Students may take advanced vocational classes if they meet the listed requirements/prerequisites
in the Cypress College or Fullerton College Catalog.
What are the costs?
All Special Admit Students are responsible for all college fees, including lab, health, and parking fees, as well as
the purchase of required textbooks for each course. Enrollment fees are waived for California resident Special
Admit Students in grades K-12.
What are other requirements?
Special Admit Students are required to have a “Permission To Treat a Minor” form on file with the college
Health Center prior to receiving health services (form is included in the packet).
College Policies:
Special Admit Students must adhere to all college policies on course requirements, attendance and any other
applicable policies and procedures including Student Code of Conduct. Students who enroll in classes other
than those approved via this document may be dropped from those classes. Student records are protected
under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA). No one (including parents and high school officials) may access confidential
information without a student’s written permission.