dual enrollment
parent faq

Can I talk to my student's college professor?
As your student is enrolled in a college class, the college professor is under no obligation to speak to parents, even if you have your students’ permission. Please see our parent page for more information. If you have questions about the class, please ask your student, or talk to your students’ high school counselor.

What can I do to help my student succeed?
Talk to your student about the rigor and expectations in a college class so that they are aware of the workload and responsibility. Check in with your student, let them know you are there to support them! Encourage your student to seek out help from the professor, tutoring or other campus resources at the earliest sign of struggling. Encourage students to keep organized, to be aware of deadlines, to be responsible, to be proactive and to advocate for themselves.

How does a college course differ from an AP course?
College classes differ from AP courses in a number of ways. Students are earning college units and credits by taking a college class. These credits/units transfer directly to most 4 year colleges and universities. Unlike an AP course, there is no exam at the end of the year to determine college credit. The pace, workload, and rigor of a college class is typically more than what a student encounters in an AP class.

My student wants to take a class on Mesa's campus.  Who do we contact?
For high school students wishing to take a college class on Mesa's campus please contact Mesa Admissions (sdmesaadmissions@sdccd.edu) for more information and guidance on how to enroll.

Will the credits that my student earns transfer to a four year college/university?
Information about how courses articulate to 4 year colleges and universities can be found on assist.org.  Please be aware that not all classes transfer, for more information on transferrability have your student talk to a counselor.

What are the implications of receiving a W/D/F in a college class?

• Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester in all college work.
• Students who receive a W, I, NP or fail any class will be required to meet with their high school counselor prior to registering in further semesters.
• Upon reaching 12 units, students will be subject to the academic standing rules that applies to all college students.

My student has an IEP/504. How do accommodations work in college classes?
Accommodations in college classes will need to be determined by San Diego Mesa College’s Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS). Please set up an appointment as soon as possible (best before you start your first class at Mesa). Be sure to have your student let their professor know about their need for accommodations that have been approved through Mesa’s DSPS. Most, if not all, accommodations can and will take place on the high school campus.

What is the Promise Program?
The San Diego Promise provides two years of tuition at City, Mesa and Miramar colleges for first-time, full-time students.  More information about the Promise Program can be found here.

Who to contact?
If you have questions about your students college class, please ask your student or their high school counselor. If they are not able to answer your question please see our contact page for information.