concurrent enrollment
What is concurrent enrollment at d.tech?
Concurrent enrollment at d.tech is defined as any course taken outside of d.tech that is UC A-G approved and is either transferred onto the students’ high school transcript and/or takes place during regular school hours.
Are you considering taking a concurrent enrollment class?
First review the Section ‘Is it right for me to enroll?’ to determine if a community college class might be right for you
How much does it cost?
High school students can take up to 11 units per semester at a community college tuition free. However, students are responsible for paying any class supply fees, purchasing required text books, paying for online access to texts, any online homework sites, etc. Please see specific courses for any fees associated with taking a community college class or email one of the community college counselors with additional questions.
Which local colleges offer concurrent enrollment?
WebSmart - Real time registration information for any of the San Mateo County Community Colleges. Shows you the open and closed classes for the current registration period.
Can you take courses through a school or program other than a community college?
You are able to take a course in any school/program that is UC A-G approved. You can verify if the course you want to take is UC A-G approved through the UC A-G Course List Search website. Most of these schools or programs will have a cost associated with them.
Is it right for me to enroll?
Ask yourself these questions before enrolling in a college level class.
1. What classes would be good for me to take?
Talk to your core teacher(s) about any class that would be good for you to take.
2. Am I ready for college level courses right now?
College classes usually follow strict deadlines and grading policies. Students are expected to:
Spend a minimum of 2 hours per week for every unit of a class in which they are enrolled (a 3 unit class = 6 hours of work per week beyond attending class).
Monitor emails sent to them for registration, payment, and add/drop or withdrawal dates.
Pay lab fees or class fees by the deadlines or be automatically dropped from a class.
Read and follow class expectations as outlined in the class syllabus. NOTE: Your professors will not always remind you of upcoming projects, tests, or deadlines.
Read through this site or this site. They both give a realistic comparisons between high school and college expectations.
3. Am I excited about taking a college class?
The most successful concurrent enrollment students are those who are self motivated to succeed at the college level. These students typically persist to figure out problems, participate in class, approach professors during office hours for questions, and don't procrastinate on getting started on semester projects.
4. How will I get there?
Consider the college that is closest to your home or to d.tech and look into the classes you are interested in taking, the times they are offered, and how you will get there. SamTrans has busses that travel from the train stations to the colleges, but these rides are generally about 45mins -1 hour in length.
5. Do I understand the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Policy?
Please review the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Policy to help you understand the criteria for approval of concurrent enrollment courses.
If you still want to take a concurrent enrollment community college class, please read these sections on this page:
Concurrent enrollment at community college, or the
Other schools and programs
Concurrent enrollment at community college
Step 1: Before you apply
Parents and students should visit the ‘Before you enroll’ section to determine if a concurrent enrollment class is right for you.
Review the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Policy.
Step 2: Create an account (For first time concurrent enrollment students only)
You must create an account using OpenCCC
Step 3: Enroll in community college (For first time concurrent enrollment students only)
You will use the OpenCCC account login from above to apply to the college, either Skyline, CSM or Cañada.
After you apply to the college, you will receive a G-Number and username and login instructions for your websmart portal
Students must activate their websmart account and create a password
Please create a system to keep track of your G-Number, login name and password - you will need this EVERY time you enroll for classes.
Watch the video below to see a walkthrough tutorial:
Step 4: Identify your class & determine pre-requisites
For any of the San Mateo Community Colleges (Cañada, Skyline & College of San Mateo), go to the SMCCD Webschedule to see class list
Click on the “Visit WebSchedule 2.0” Tab
Select a Term for Class Search
Enter Subject or Course Number to locate courses
Select the course you would like to take. Classes shouldn’t conflict with a student’s dtech schedule - see d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Policy
Identify if the class has any pre-requisites. If yes - See Step 7 below.
Review d.tech Course Equivalency Chart
Step 5: Complete the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Request Form
Complete the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Request Form Summer/Fall 2025. (Note: this form must be completed by a d.tech student, and if the course is for a d.tech graduation requirement approval from Counseling will be required.)
Complete the dtech form separately for each class you wish to take.
You will receive a response to your request form within one week from the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator.
Step 6: Complete the College Connection Course Request Form
For San Mateo Community College District Classes:
The Course Connection form is a digital form. After submitting the d.tech google form
Go to: smccd.onelogin.com/portal
Log in with your “WebSmart login”
Click on “Student Success Link”
Click on the “My Forms” tab
Click on “College Connection” Tab
Click on the “College Connection Form” link
Fill out the entire form (you can add multiple course requests to one form) and make sure to submit it!
Fill it out with your parent/guardian present (they can sign it within the form)
When it asks for Counselor information put:
(Counselor’s Name) Either Molly Robertson or Amanda England
concurrentenrollment@dtechhs.org
650-231-2701
Once you've submitted this form, Counseling will approve your request and then you will be allowed to register for your classes- don't forget to log back in to WebSmart on your registration day and sign up for the classes!
[Please use the concurrentenrollment@dtechhs.org email and not your counselor’s work email!]
Step 7: Confirm course pre-requisites
See if Course has prerequisite — A prerequisite is a condition of enrollment that students are required to meet in order to enroll in a course
Look up the course description in webschedule to determine if the course has any prerequisites
Complete the prerequisite clearance form for any class with a math or English class prerequisite
Cañada College: To clear a Math/English prerequisite at Cañada College: high school students must email their transcript to canadaplacement@smccd.edu (make sure to include your G# in the email as well as what class you are trying to place into)
Step 8: Register for the class
VERY IMPORTANT Only after completing the above steps, do students receive an email letting them know they are approved to register for a concurrent enrollment college class.
Log into webSMART on or after that date to register for the classes
Click on “Student Services”
Click on “Registration” under “Student Records”
Click on “Register for Classes”
Select a Term
Either “Find Classes” or “Enter CRN”
Click “Add to Summary”
Your courses will populate in the bottom right box as “Pending”
Click “Submit”
When your course shows a green “Registered” under status, then you are enrolled in your class.
Be sure to login to your Canvas via OneLogin and pay any textbook/materials fees to stay enrolled in your courses.
Step 9: Submit proof of registration
Email concurrentenrollment@dtechhs.org a screenshot of your course(s) registration within two weeks to confirm your course registration.
Step 10: Submit official transcript once course is completed
Students must order an official transcript from the community college(s) at the end of EACH semester to be sent directly to records@dtechhs.org, attn: Student Data Specialist. Official transcripts must be delivered from one institution (the community college) to the other (Design Tech)- if they are handled by students or parents/caregivers they are no longer considered official transcripts.
Student Data Specialist will add approved classes to the student transcript
Other schools & programs
Step 1: Before you enroll
Parents and students should visit the ‘Before you enroll’ section to determine if a concurrent enrollment class is right for you.
Review the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Policy.
Determine whether or not the school/program you are interested in is UC A-G approved.
Step 2: Complete the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Form
Complete the d.tech Concurrent Enrollment Request Form Summer/Fall 2025. (Note: this form must be completed by a d.tech student, and if the course is for a d.tech graduation requirement approval from Counseling will be required.)
You will receive a response to your request form within one week from the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator.
NOTE: Deadline to submit request form for Summer/Fall Classes is one week prior to end of school year. Deadline to submit for Spring classes is one week prior to winter break.
Step 3: Enroll and register for the class
If your request is approved contact the school/program to enroll and register for a class.
D.tech is not responsible for any fees associated with external courses.
Step 4: Submit proof of registration
Email concurrentenrollment@dtechhs.org a screenshot of your course(s) registration within two weeks to confirm your course registration.
Step 5: Submit official transcript once course is completed
Students MUST submit an official copy of their community college transcript at the end of EACH semester to Student Data Specialist (records@dtechhs.org).
Student Data Specialist will add class to student transcript.
Placement testing
Placement tests are required if the class has pre-requisite of Math or EnglishSchedule an appointment in student’s webSMART account.
Enter Student ID as username & 6 digit birth date as PIN (MMDDYY format)
Under “Student Services” menu → Student Services Appointment → Make a Student Services → Placement Test Appointment → Make Appointments (Note: You will need your Photo ID to your appointment )
Each school schedules its own placement testing. Contact the college you will attend for placement testing information.
Canada College Placement Testing Information
Contact Information
For additional questions, please reach out to the Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator:
Via email: concurrentenrollment@dtechhs.org