Frequently Asked Questions

Students can obtain a copy of their community college transcript from their community college’s online student portal.

Selected courses will be acceptable for high school credit. Students who would like to receive high school credit from their college courses must consult with their high school counselor. The majority of the courses from the curated list will be UC/CSU transferable courses and will be on their community college transcript.

Academic programs are at no cost to program participants. Supplemental support will be provided to students for any course materials associated with the courses they are enrolled in. During the application process, students are able to indicate their interest in applying for transportation subsidy. Please reach out to Academics Program Coordinator Angelica Garcia at angelicagarcia@berkeley.edu for more information.

Students can select their desired course from a curated Concurrent Enrollment course list. Typically, these courses will be UC/CSU transferrable courses.

DCAC & EAOP students must complete a Concurrent Enrollment application by November 3, 2024, using a valid and accessible email address. Email is the primary mode of communication for admissions updates, enrollment action items and program information. We do not recommend using "iCloud" or school emails for our program or community college enrollment as communications will not reach you. Here is a support article with instructions on how to create a Google Mail "gMail" account.

There is a four-step process to participate in the DCAC & EAOP Concurrent Enrollment Program:

Step 1: Students must complete a DCAC & EAOP Concurrent Enrollment program application by the deadline November 3, 2024. This application requires the submission of a school unofficial transcript including grades up until the most recently completed semester/quarter. 

Step 2: Once accepted, students must complete the CCC Apply Application for your selected community college. Support will be available during orientation. 

Step 3: Complete the community college’s Special Admit Enrollment Form (High School Enrollment Form).

Step 4: Enroll in your community college classes based on your assigned registration date. 

Students are able to request transcripts from UC Berkeley directly through this website: https://registrar.berkeley.edu/academic-records/transcripts-diplomas

You will need your Berkeley Student ID to request the transcript. There is a small fee associated with the request.

Your application will be reviewed by our staff. Once it's reviewed, we will be reaching out to you via email with the decision and any next steps in order to complete the process. Typically, this would include obtaining a signed Parent/Guardian Authorization Form.

Our 10th- and 11th-grade EAOP/DCAC students interested in the Concurrent Enrollment program will be enrolled in the Spring semester at their local community college.

The spring semester runs from the 3rd week of January through the 3rd week of May. Days and times may vary depending on the selected course(s).

Students who participate in EAOP’s Concurrent Enrollment program will also attend six (6) Saturday Academic Study Skills Seminars throughout the Spring semester.

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Summer Sessions is free for students. There are some associated costs that are part of the program that is not covered such as transportation and food. Financial assistance to qualified students based on the information provided in the application.

Tuition & Registration: the program will cover tuition and registration fees for students. Students may receive bills from the campus but the program will apply awards for any associated bills on the backend.

Materials & Books: the program covers all books and class materials for all students. We request that students have basic school supplies such as pens, pencils, and notebooks.

Transportation: qualified students will receive subsidies in the form of BART tickets to and from the campus.

Students participating in Summer Sessions will receive college credit. They will receive a UC Berkeley college transcript. High school credit is given at the discretion of individual high schools. Some schools provide elective credits to students who take summer session courses.

In Summer 2024, students chose one of the following courses:

• Session D | Anthropology 2AC: Introduction to Archeology

• Session D | Anthropology R5B: Reading and Composition in Anthropology

• Session D |Earth Planetary Science 80: Environmental Earth Science

What do I need for the application?

Students will need to complete the online application linked above and upload a copy of their high school transcript.

Students must provide an email address that they access regularly in order to stay up to date about admissions decisions, enrollment processes and program information. 

How and when will I know I have been accepted into Summer Sessions?

The program will email students of their status by the end of March. Students can receive 1 of 3 emails:

• Acceptance email: Students who receive this email have been accepted into the program and they have to confirm their spot in the program.

• Denial email:  Students who receive this email have been denied from the program.

• Waitlist email: Students who receive this email have been placed on a waitlist due to capacity. Waitlisted students will be notified of their acceptance by the beginning of April on a rolling basis pending on seats available.

Pre-College Academy is free for students. There are some associated costs that are part of the program that is not covered such as transportation and food. Financial assistance is available for qualified students based on the information provided in their application.

Transportation: qualified students will receive subsidies in the form of BART or AC transit tickets to and from the campus.

Lunch: TBD

Materials & Books: the program covers all books and class materials for all students. We request that students have basic school supplies such as pens, pencils, and notebooks.

What do I need for the application?

Students will need to complete the online application linked above and upload a copy of their high school transcript.

Students must provide an email address that they will have regular access to, in order to receive the most up to date information about enrollment, orientation, and program communication. 

How and when will I know I have been accepted into PCA?

The program will email students of their status by April. Students can receive 1 of 3 emails:

Acceptance email: Students who receive this email have been accepted into the program and they have to confirm their spot in the program.

Denial email:  Students who receive this email have been denied from the program.

Waitlist email: Students who receive this email have been placed on a waitlist due to capacity.

Waitlisted Students

Waitlisted students will receive an update on their status in mid-April on a rolling basis as seats in the program become available.

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Summer Sessions occur the summer before students' 12th-grade year. Courses will typically be offered during Session D (July to August).

What classes do students take?

PCA students enroll in two courses: a theme-based college writing and a math course. The math course will be the level that they will enroll in during the subsequent academic year. 

Can I choose my classes?

Students will select the appropriate math course based on the progression. For the theme-based college writing course, students will be placed into the course by the program. 

Can I switch my classes if I do not like them?

Class changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with program staff. 

Other activities

Students will take part in extracurricular activities every Thursday hosted by the program such as Picnic Extravaganza, Horizon Hub (college fair), Talent Show, and more!

Students participating in Pre-College Academy DO NOT receive high school credit. PCA courses are enrichment and preparatory courses offered to our students to help them prepare for the following academic year. Students cannot use PCA courses to skip particular courses at their respective schools.

Pre-College Acaemy 2025 program dates are coming soon.

PCA takes place in-person at UC Berkeley campus for six weeks in June through July. 

Days: Monday - Thursday

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (with occasional programming outside of these given hours)