Dual Enrollment and Pre-College Advancement

Paving the way from high school to higher education.

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Our Dual Enrollment and Pre-College Advancement Program allows students to take college courses at their high school and simultaneously earn college and high school credit. Dual enrollment courses are offered at no cost to students.

Our vision is to equitize students' access to and success in higher education – especially those from historically underserved populations in the greater Sacramento region – by providing clear and attainable pathways into Los Rios and beyond.

Dual Enrollment Office and Staff

Dual Enrollment

K-12 Partner Resources

K-12 Dual Enrollment Partners

Learn about districts and high schools that are currently participating in Dual Enrollment at ARC.

K-12 DE Partners

Dual Enrollment Resources for High School Counselors

Find resources for high school counselors working with the Dual Enrollment program.

DE High School Counselors

Dual Enrollment Resources for High School Facilitators

Find resources for high school teachers facilitating Dual Enrollment courses.

DE High School Facilitators

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Sample Dual Enrollment Pathway

See a sample Dual Enrollment pathway, including which courses a high school student might take.

DE Pathways and Courses

Student and Parent Resources

Dual Enrollment Student and Parent Resources

Find resources for Dual Enrollment students and their parents.

DE Student and Parent Resources

Steps to Enroll

See what steps to take to apply for the Dual Enrollment program and enroll in college classes.

DE Enrollment Steps

College Resources for Dual Enrollment Students

Learn about the services and resources available to help Dual Enrollment students succeed.

College Resources for Dual Enrollment Students

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Sample Dual Enrollment Pathway

See a sample Dual Enrollment pathway, including which courses a high school student might take.

DE Pathways and Courses

Dual Enrollment FAQ

Find answers to the most common Dual Enrollment questions.

DE FAQ

General Education vs. Career Education Dual Enrollment

There are two types of dual enrollment: Career Education (CE) Dual Enrollment and General Education (GE) Dual Enrollment. CE Dual Enrollment differs from GE Dual Enrollment in a few important ways:

CE Dual Enrollment courses are funded by the Strong Workforce grant.
Students enrolled in CE Dual Enrollment courses are on a pathway to complete two or more courses in one CE subject, leading to a certificate.
CE Dual Enrollment courses traditionally have slightly smaller class sizes.
Because of the smaller class sizes and the limited number of sections offered, students have an outreach success team that monitors CE Dual Enrollment students' progress.