High School Enrichment

Enrollment Guide

The Reedley College High School Enrichment (HSE) Program is designed to provide high school students in grades 9-12 an opportunity for advanced scholastic college-level coursework. Grades 9 and 10 are considered "special admit" and there are additional requirements. Please see the HSE application for more information.

Who Qualifies?

To qualify for HSE, a student must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.50.
  • Obtain approval from the high school principal, a high school counselor, and a parent.
  • The student must have exhausted all opportunities to enroll in an equivalent course at their High School, including attempts to enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) High School courses.
  • The student must meet all the necessary prerequisites for any course in which they wish to enroll

All courses listed in the Reedley College schedule are available to the HSE student, provided these courses are not offered or are not generally available at the high school campus. Online classes need the approval of the Reedley College Vice President of Instruction (see application link below for specific instructions).

Students interested in participating in the High School Enrichment Program must meet the following eligibility requirements*:

  • Attend high school in the State Center Community College District service area.
  • Completed the 9th grade or equivalent prior to the beginning of the semester or term the student plans to participate in the program. Students just completing 9th grade will not be approved until they provide proof of final grades for 9th grade coursework.
  • Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA for 11-12th grade students and a 3.0 GPA for 10th-grade students.
  • Have not received a “D”, “F”, “Incomplete”, or “NP” grade in any former State Center Community College District (SCCCD) enrichment or dual enrollment course.

*Students who do not meet the above eligibility requirements must include letters of recommendation from their high school counselor and principal as well as a letter from parent/guardian with their packet.

PLEASE NOTE: Online Applications and High School Enrichment Packets must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the beginning of your desired course(s). Registration for Spring 2024 begins November 9, 2023. Completed packets should be submitted as soon as possible for best class selection. 

Complete the RC admission application online.

  1. You will first create an OpenCCC account to begin an application (if you have never applied through CCCApply). 
    1. If you have any issues with logging into your existing OpenCCC account, the helpdesk is available to assist and can be reached at 1.877.247.48362.
  2. While logged into your OpenCCC account, click "Start A New Application" to apply to Reedley College.
    1. If you have any issues completing/submitting the application, our HelpDesk is available to assist and can be reached at 1.844.887.2223
Within 24-48 hours after you have applied online, you should receive an Admission Acknowledgement email from SCCCD Admissions & Records with your activated Student ID# and MyPortal login information. If you have not received an email after 48 hours, check your spam/junk folder. If it is not in the spam/junk folder, call the Reedley College Admissions & Records Office at (559) 494-3023 for assistance. 

Complete the High School Enrichment Packet (make sure to open the packet in Adobe, not your internet browser)

  1. Once you receive your college ID number, you can work with your high school counselor to select the courses you wish to take and complete the HSE packet.
    1. To see which classes are available, check the current class schedules.
    2. The packet includes fillable forms and digital signatures (make sure to open the packet in Adobe, not your internet browser). If you are unable to access the digital signature option, a scanned copy of the application with physical signatures is acceptable.
    3. NOTE: The HSE packet requires signatures from your parents, high school counselor, high school principal, and an attached current copy of your high school transcript.
  2. Email your completed HSE packet to rcearlycollege@reedleycollege.edu. All packets must be accompanied by a current high school transcript (unofficial is acceptable).

For questions regarding the application packet, please call 559.494.3023

After you have submitted the online application and HSE packet, an Early College Counselor will review your application. If your application is approved, your application will be forwarded to Admissions & Records for registration. If your application is not approved, A&R staff will notify you by phone or email as to the reason it was not approved.

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements and you have submitted the additional documentation (see eligibility requirements above), the application will be forwarded to the Vice President of Instruction for review.

NOTE: HSE students may be registered by A&R staff on the first day of open enrollment for the semester they have selected on their form (the date for open enrollment may be found in the schedule of classes for the semester you wish to enroll in). Contact the counseling office at (559) 494-3037 for more information.

HSE students cannot register or drop courses online through Self-Service. A&R will notify you by phone or email if/when you are registered for your course(s).

Before the Semester Starts, Do the Following:

If you are waitlisted for any courses, visit the How to Manage Your Waitlisted Courses webpage for important information.

Preview which textbooks are required and purchase or rent them from the RC Bookstore online.

Textbook information can also be located in Self-Service by clicking on the “My Bookstore” link in each course's section information or in Canvas by clicking on the “My Bookstore” icon located on the sidebar along the left-hand side of the page.

Once the Semester Starts, Do the Following:

Attend your classes on the first day of school. If you are taking an online class, be sure to access your courses in Canvas through My Portal on the first day of the semester. You may be dropped from a class if you fail to attend the first class meeting or do not access your online courses in Canvas.

Review the Student Canvas Training page for more support on all things Canvas.

If you are waitlisted for an in-person class when the semester starts, you still need to attend the first day. If there is room available, the instructor will grant add authorization that will enable you to enroll in the class.

If you are waitlisted for an online course, you will need to email the instructor to see if there is room for you to enroll in the class. You can find the instructor’s contact information when you click on the course link under the "Section Name” column in Self-Service. If there is room in the section, the instructor will grant add authorization which will enable you to enroll in the class.

How to Add a Waitlisted Class