Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Jump Start is an early college enrollment opportunity, allowing high school students to take college classes at Glendale Community College while still enrolled in high school.

Dual Enrollment is an early college enrollment opportunity allowing students to take college classes. Take a free college class online and earn college and high school credit at the same time.

Any high school student who can benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work (a college degree applicable class). The student must be making satisfactory progress towards a high school diploma. The college may restrict admissions based on age, grade level or assessment.

Students who take Jump Start and Dual Enrollment classes will get to experience college while still in high school. Students have expressed that they feel comfortable attending college after high school graduation. Students benefit by getting ahead in college credits.

GCC waives tuition and enrollment fees for California residents!

There is a Jump Start enrollment guide that can help you to get into this program.

1. Submit Application for Admission 
2. Submit an Annual Digital Form
3. Register for Classes
4. Activate Canvas and Student Email
5. Attend class virtually

For more detailed information you can visit the High School Student's page.

In the event that a student passes the college class, college credit is granted. High school credit is determined by your high school.

If you have a high school diploma, you do not have to be 18 to go to community college.

To complete the English and Math, visit www.glendale.edu/assessment.

To complete the student online orientation, visit www/glendale.edu/orientation.