High School Admissions
High School Students who wish to take courses at Taft College while concurrently enrolled in high school:
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 without a signed release on file in the Admissions office.
Please refer to the following steps and resources for information on a variety of topics.
Step 1: How to Enroll
- 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 home school program is recognized and approved by the county department of education.
- Students must reapply for admission after a break in attendance for one semester.
Step 2: Complete Orientation
- 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.
Step 3: 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. 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; 9 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 4: 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: California Public High school students are exempt from enrollment fees.