Taft College
High School Special Admit Form
29 Cougar Court – Taft, CA – 93268
(661) 763-7741 Admissions Office - (661) 763-7758 Fax
Important Information for High School Students Enrolling at Taft College
References: California Education Code: 76002/76300/48800.5; Title 5: 55002(a). High school students may take college level courses
that are transferable (courses numbered 1500 or higher), with the exception of MATH 1060, on a seats-available basis, with permission
from their parent/legal guardian, and high school principal. Students will receive college credit for the community college courses
completed.
Arrangements for receiving high school credit for course work completed must be made with the student’s respective high schools.
It is expected that all special admit students enrolling in Taft College courses have the maturity to participate on a college campus.
No special arrangements for additional supervision of underage students are available. In a very small number of disciplines, course
content may be frank in order to deal with scholarly discussion of behavioral, artistic, human, or other issues. Unlike public schools,
colleges do not contact parents in advance to inform them of these matters. Parents are hereby notified that it is their responsibility to
ensure that their child is able to handle the college environment, as well as the content of the course in which he/she enrolls.
Although special admit students may be minors, Taft College adheres to the student privacy laws set forth by FERPA.
Special admit students are entitled to all of the privacy rights of a college student; therefore, any information regarding attendance,
grades, behavior, etc., cannot be shared with the parent or legal guardian.
• Complete the online application for admissions to Taft College.
• Submit the High School Special Admit Form.
• The Special Admit Form must be filled out and signed by the student, the parent/legal guardian, and the high school
principal every semester regardless if the student gets into a class or not. If the student is home schooled, he/she must provide
verification that the homeschool program is recognized and approved by the county department of education.
• Students must reapply for admission after a break in attendance for one semester.
• Complete the online orientation found on our website under “Getting Started”. You will use the student ID number given to you when
you completed your admissions application.
• Students wishing to enroll in English or math, or any course with English or math as a prerequisite, must be cleared for assessment.
Kindergarten-12th grade classes will not be used as the sole assessment to meet college prerequisites. Please make sure you have
your Taft College A# before contacting the office. To schedule an appointment, contact the testing center @ (661) 763-7783.
Step 1: How to Enroll
Step 2: Complete Orientation
Step 3: Receive Assessment Clearance (for math and/or English courses/prerequisites only)
• Students wishing to enroll in English and/or math, or any course with an English or math prerequisite, must be cleared for assessment.
Please make sure you have your Taft College A# available and contact the Testing Center at (661) 763-7783. High school transcript may
be required.
Step 4: Register for Classes
• Students may register during open registration. Students can refer to the priority registration schedule each semester to determine
the open registration time period.
• High School Special Admit holds will be released on the first day of open enrollment.
• Special admit students may not enroll in any courses numbered below 1500, except for Math 1060. Students who enroll in non-approved
courses will result in loss of High School Special Admit privileges.
• There is an 11 unit maximum limit per semester; 5 unit maximum limit for summer semester.
• In accordance with SB338, enrollment in physical education courses have been restricted or excluded.
• Special admit students are eligible for membership in groups/clubs; however, membership does not change registration priority for
enrollment purposes.
Step 5: Pay Enrollment Fees
• Special admit high school students WILL PAY the same enrollment fee as any other regular community college student per California
Education Code 76300. Non-resident students must complete a residency questionnaire and provide proof of California residency;
otherwise, non-resident tuition fees will apply. Contact Admissions for further information at (661) 763-7741.
• Exceptions: High school students in the West Kern Community College District service area are exempt from enrollment fees for the
spring and fall terms. All high school students must pay enrollment fees during the summer sessions.
• The West Kern Community College service area is defined as those residing in zip codes 93268, 93224, 93251, 93276, and 93252.