K-12 Students

If you are a New or Returning student, you must apply for the semester you wish to enroll in. Continuing students from the immediate prior term do not need to reapply for admission.

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QUICK TIP: When creating your account, use a PERSONAL email address, NOT one associated with your current high school. Include your full legal name, do not use nicknames or initials. If you have a Social Security Number and might attend Merced College after graduating high school, it is beneficial to include it when applying, though not required.

TIP: If you don’t receive your welcome email within 48 hours, please email [email protected]. 

If you are unable to complete the online application, you can download and print the Paper Application for Admission (pdf) and drop it off in person to the Admissions & Records office. Be sure to bring a picture ID (such as a High School ID card) to Admissions and Records when you apply.

Once you receive your 7-digit Merced College ID #, you can begin the Dual Enrollment process by completing the required forms:

Dual Enrollment Parent Consent

• A parent or legal guardian will need to fill out a one-time parent consent form authorizing their student to take Merced College courses
• Dual Enrollment Parent Consent Form

High School Students

• High School Contact List
• Check with your high school counselor for course advisement and eligibility. English 01A is only open to eligible 11^th and 12 graders.
• If the course you are interested in requires a prerequisite course, please use the “High School Transcript’ file upload on the routable form to attach your current unofficial high school transcripts.

Physical Ed (High School)

• Interested in taking a physical education college course? Use link above!

If you are unable to complete one of the routable K-12 Permits above, you can fill out the appropriate K-12 Permit PDF and follow the instructions below:

1. Your Parent/ Legal Guardian will still need to fill out the Dual Enrollment Parent Consent Form listed in the section above
2. Student completes top portion of the K-12 Permit
   • High School Student (pdf)
3. Forward the complete PDF to the K-12 Official at your school site
4. Once your form is signed by the K-12 Official, forward your form to our on-site Merced College counselor at [email protected]
5. Be sure you submit the complete K-12 Permit with all signatures to [email protected] for processing
   • Note to parents: If you are submitting any paperwork for a student, you must have their permission to do so via the Authorization to Release Student Information form

Middle School / Elementary Students

• Merced Colleges Board Policy 5010 & Administrative Procedure 5011 requires written recommendation from the K-8 school principal or the principal’s designee and current school transcripts before a K-8 student may be admitted as a special part-time or as a special full-time student. Please use the file attachments on the routable form to attach the documentation.

Physical Ed (Middle School / Elementary)

• Interested in taking a physical education college course? Use link above!

If you are unable to complete one of the routable K-12 Permits above, you can fill out the appropriate K-12 Permit PDF and follow the instructions below:

1. Your Parent/ Legal Guardian will still need to fill out the Dual Enrollment Parent Consent Form listed in the section above
2. Student completes top portion of the K-12 Permit
   • Middle School / Elementary Student (pdf)
3. Forward the complete PDF to the K-12 Official at your school site
4. Once your form is signed by the K-12 Official, forward your form to our on-site Merced College counselor at [email protected]
   • Note: Middle School/ Elementary students will need an Area Dean’s signature on their permit (see the PDF for more details)
5. Be sure you submit the complete K-12 Permit with all signatures to [email protected] for processing
   • Note to parents: If you are submitting any paperwork for a student, you must have their permission to do so via the Authorization to Release Student Information form

Merced College Dual Enrollment will send a confirmation email once your permit is processed and you are ready to register online through the Merced College portal.

Two ways to Pay:

1. Pay online. It’s fast and secure.
2. Pay in person at the Student Fees Office.

For more information on the Follett Textbook fee and how to opt-out, please visit: Follett’s Webpage