Early College Credit

Articulation: High school articulation is a planned process that links secondary CTE programs to postsecondary CTE programs. Students in articulated high school courses can elect to take a "credit by exam" option that can provide them with college credit for the corresponding college course. Once the student completes the "credit by exam" option offered in their high school course, they receive a grade on their college transcript, with a note that the course was completed via "credit by examination." Courses currently articulated with DVC 

Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college classes, at no additional cost, while they are still enrolled in high school. Students must be a part of the listed school district and follow the program's application process to enroll in a Dual Enrollment programs. Please visit MDUSD Dual Enrollment to see class offering and schedule. 

Concurrent Enrollment: Concurrent enrollment course such as career academies are open to all high schools from any school district. You chose what classes you take, up to 11 units. Zero enrollment fees, but student union and materials fees still apply. Meet with your high school counselor to discuss which DVC course is the best fit for you. Once you have spoken to your counselor, follow the concurrent enrollment registration steps.  Here is our list of our high school friendly courses for Spring 2026 

Summer Opportunities : Please click here to see the list of DVC Career Academies 2026.

Summer Geometry: Are you currently taking Algebra I and interested in accelerating to Algebra II for the 2025-2026 school year? Consider taking a college level Geometry class at DVC over the Summer! By taking Math-114 at DVC, you will be able to accelerate your math course in high school. Please click on our flyer to learn more! 

These courses are offered for free to MDUSD students through partnerships between MDUSD and its high schools and Diablo Valley College (DVC)

Why Dual Enrollment?

The benefits of dual enrollment are numerous: students can get a head start on their college education and potentially save time/money by completing college credits early. Classes part of MDUSD’s dual enrollment program are intended to help meet either a certificate requirement or a degree requirement. Dual Enrollment also provides exposure to the rigor of college coursework and helps students transition more smoothly to higher education.

A typical college class will earn students one year of high school credit. Additionally, students earning a C or higher in a dual enrollment class will result in a GPA boost for that class – similar to an AP or honors class. Participating in this program demonstrates academic ambition, preparedness, and long term goal setting. Overall this program offers an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, reduce future college costs, and accelerate their educational journey. 

MDUSD has a variety of dual enrollment classes offered for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026. While they are offered on different campuses, they are open to students across the district – please note that students are responsible for getting themselves to the classes as MDUSD does not provide transportation.

• Concord High School will be offering courses in College & Career. 
• Mt. Diablo High School will be offering courses in Diamante, Engineering, Hospitality, Public Health, and Sociology.  
• Northgate High School will be offering course in Sport Medicine.  
• Ygnacio Valley High School is offering courses in Early Childhood Education, Sociology, and Engineering Technology.  

For more information, please complete the below form:

Dual Enrollment Application and Information Session 

Take a look at our Dual Enrollment Flyer and Spring 2026 Dual Enrollment Schedule for locations, dates and times for the specific classes.

We will be hosting a Dual Enrollment Parent Night on November 13th. Come learn about early college credit and benefits of dual enrollment. This meeting is both in person and on Google Meets. Please click on the flyer to join our online meeting.

We will hosting Dual Enrollment Orientations at both Ygnacio Valley and Mt. Diablo High School. Students will learn how to succeed in your dual enrollment journey and important expectations for taking a college level course. Please see flyer for dates and times. Students only need to attend these orientations if they are registered in a course at these Ygancio or Mt Diablo.