Admission Regulations for College Early Start Program

Students who are enrolled in high school and are recommended by their principal may be considered for the College Early Start Program. The College Early Start Program allows students to take courses for college credit only. Each school district must determine whether high school credit will be granted for classes completed for college credit at San Joaquin Delta College. All students must meet San Joaquin Delta College's admissions, academic assessment, and course prerequisite requirements. College Early Start students may not enroll in remedial or developmental education courses. Registration is limited to 11.0 units maximum during a regular semester.

The California State Legislature passed legislation limiting the enrollment of high school students in physical education classes to ten percent. As a result, very few high school students will be eligible to enroll in physical education courses. Students should plan to enroll in physical education classes at their high school.

Only students officially enrolled during the registration cycle before classes begin, will be allowed to attend physical education classes. Under no circumstances will students be permitted to register for any physical education courses once the term begins.

In order to participate in this program you must complete the following steps:

1. Complete a San Joaquin Delta College Application for Admission - All students must complete an online application for admission. Students are encouraged to attend an Application Workshop on the Stockton campus to complete an application for admission and to receive important information about assessment, financial aid, and registration. Application workshops are held in the Student Services Lab, located in Cunningham Center, Room 226. The lab is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.., Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
2. Complete a College Early Start Enrollment Form - Students applying to attend Delta College through the College Early Start Program (high school students who are not graduates), must also provide a College Early Start Enrollment Form at the time of application. Signatures of the parent or legal guardian and the high school principal are required. Home-schooled students must also provide a Private School Affidavit. A College Early Start Enrollment Form and accompanying documentation is required for each term for which the student wishes to enroll. For counseling, financial aid and course prerequisite purposes, it is highly recommended that the student submit a high school transcript.
3. Take the Assessment/Placement Test - This assessment measures a student's skill in reading, English, and math application and computation. The test takes approximately 2-1/2 hours to complete. A student cannot fail the assessment. A "one-course waiver" is available to students who decide to enroll in only one course with no prerequisites. A student may subsequently enroll in one course per term provided the previous course to which the waiver applied was passed with a grade of "C" or better. For more information, please contact the Assessment Center, Cunningham Center, Room 220, by phone at (209) 954-5535 or via the Internet.
4. Attend an Orientation - All new students are provided with a 1-1/2 hour orientation session immediately following the assessment. This is called ACE (Assessment Counseling Express). A College counselor will explain the results of the assessment test and provide essential first semester planning information. A schedule of the ACE sessions will be provided at the time the application is submitted to the Admissions and Records Office. It is expected that all new students will attend an orientation class, Guidance 11 These are one day (8 hours/0.5 unit) classes that will provide essential certificate, degree, and transfer information. Counselors will assist students in developing a first semester plan. Visit the Guidance and Counseling website for schedule of Guidance 11 sessions. College Early Start students should work closely with their high school counselor to select appropriate courses. A student who works closely with the counselor can make significant progress towards both a high school diploma and college degree at the same time.
5. Register for Courses(s) - To obtain an appointment or to register for classes use the online registration system. For additional information and specific dates, refer to the College Calendar.