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Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual Enrollment pathways in Milpitas USD allow students to engage in early college coursework during their high school day.  Students select from the college and career pathways listed below and take these courses during their high school day.  The students are able to take two college courses per semester based on pathway offerings. These typically take place during 1st and 2nd or 5th and 6th period.

Students from Calaveras Hills High School, Milpitas High School, and Middle College High School are eligible to enroll in this program.  Students who indicate interest by completing the form below will be notified prior to April 30th if they have secured a spot in the program in the fall. 

 

If you have additional questions, please submit your inquiry to mmchs@musd.org.

 

 

*We prioritize access to our First Generation College students and students who don’t have current access to AP and Honors coursework. 

How do I sign up?

  1. Complete this form indicating the pathway you are interested in joining next Fall. 

  2. Follow this link to apply to the Fall 2026 semester: San Jose City College

  3. Be prepared to receive an email within 24 hours of submission with an SJCC ID number.

  4. Complete a CCAP form (this is available at the SJCC extension or you can access a digital copy here.)

  5. Be prepared to attend an orientation on the first day of school.

  6. If you haven’t already communicated your interest to your high school counselor, please email them (and copy Ms. Scott, kscott@musd.org)

  7. You will be notified via email in early April regarding your placement in Dual Enrollment for Fall 2026.

Potential Dual Enrollment Benefits

  • Reduced time required post high school to finish a college degree

  • Provides students with a supportive start to the college experience

  • Students and families save money on college tuition and textbooks (All Dual Enrollment courses and materials, including texts, are provided at no cost to the student.)

  • Students have access to college counseling and advising

  • Grades and credits are posted to both their high school and college transcripts (so they earn double credit)

  • Students may explore fields of study that help them decide on a major

  • Students have access to courses currently not available to them in high school

  • Students have access to tutoring, study groups, and other academic support

MUSD Dual Enrollment Pathways

The Califronia General Education Transfer Curriculum (CAL-GETC) is a series of high interest courses that California Community College students may complete to satisfy the lower-division breadth/general education requirements before transferring to either the California State University or most colleges and majors at UC campuses. 

Cal-GETC course map

Computer Science Pathway

A graphic outlines the Computer Science Pathway for dual enrollment, listing courses and outcomes.

The Comp Sci pathway was collaboratively developed in partnership with SJCC and SJSU to complete lower division college courses as well as courses in the Comp Sci major. These strategic courses will well-position students to be accepted into competitive programs at the University Level or to immediately enter the workforce. 

*Courses subject to change based on University partner recommendations.

Dual Enrollment Education/Social Work Pathway

This pathway provides the opportunity for students to earn 24 college credits including the 12 units required to earn an ECE certificate. In addition to immediate access to jobs in childcare related facilities, this pathway also provides a foundation for students pursuing baccalaureate study in TK-12 education; child psychology; children, youth, and family services; child advocacy; social work and other social sciences. 

Education/Social Work Course Map

Our Engineering Pathway is open to all grade levels at the Innovation Campus – MHS Extension.  This three year pathway allows for students to accrue 36 transferrable college credits and provides deeper exploration into the field of Engineering.  Industry based field trips and work based learning opportunities with industry partners provide students with networking and hands-on opportunities.

An informational graphic detailing an Engineering Pathway program.

A flyer for Evergreen Valley College's Advanced Manufacturing Pathway program.

The Advanced Manufacturing Pathway includes both industry coursework (19 units) and transferable college coursework (15 units).  Students will have the opportunity to earn a Level 1 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and explore potential careers through industry field trips.  Industry partners include (but aren’t limited to) Northrop Grumman, Texas Instruments, and Western Digital.