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High school students have the opportunity to take college course work and earn college credit through High School Connections programs offered through CCC and their high school. Below are the programs available at your high school as well as more information about how to get started.

All students participating in High School Connections programming must have a CCC account. Students can complete the appropriate application on the registration page to create an account prior to registering for college credit.

Expanded Options

The Expanded Options program — sometimes called Early College — gives high school students the opportunity to take CCC classes on campus or online as part of their high school schedule. Approved Expanded Options courses are paid for by the student’s high school or school district, though coverage amounts vary by school. The school district or high school will only be billed for approved courses listed on the Participation Authorization Form. Most students take CCC classes that count toward both high school graduation requirements and a college degree or certificate.

Students in the Expanded Options program are expected to follow the CCC Academic Calendar and should work closely with their high school counselor and CCC advisor to stay on top of important dates and deadlines.

To participate:

  1. Meet with your high school counselor to complete the Participation Authorization Form.
  2. Your counselor will send the completed form to CCC.
  3. Once approved, meet with the CCC Expanded Options advisor to choose and register for classes.

Expanded Options resources

Get started with High School Connections!

Are you ready to earn college credit while you’re still in high school? Visit the High School Connections registration page for step-by-step information on how to enroll and register for any of our High School Connections programs. Or, contact your high school counselor for additional high school specific information about enrollment and eligibility.

Whether you want to get a head start on your degree, explore a career field, or save money on college tuition, High School Connections programs make it possible to do it all while finishing high school.

It’s important to choose classes that fit your goals and apply toward your future CCC degree or transfer plans. We recommend meeting with a High School Connections advisor at CCC to create your college plan throughout your college credit journey. Email hsconnections@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-3685 to schedule an appointment today!

For more information about High School Connections programs or other opportunities available to you at CCC while you’re in high school, contact the High School Connections team at hsconnections@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3161. We’re here to help you get started and support your success!

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