High School Connections

High School Counselors

We hope this page provides you with useful information to assist you in supporting our shared students.

Students cannot take a class at CCD unless they are a registered student.

Please be sure that they apply here. Do this the semester before they attend, and always at least one month before classes start. Help the student apply successfully by ensuring that they have these dates in mind.
  • Students need their Social Security Number, DACA ID, or Permanent Resident ID.
  • The name they apply under is the name they will need to use whenever they register. It should be their legal name.
  • Date of birth is important – please ask them to double check it.
  • Students should always apply for the current semester. Not for when they will graduate high school.
  • Make sure they allow CCD to authorize the use of COF (Colorado Opportunity Fund) by clicking "yes" when prompted.

CCD also has a video library that provides step-by-step guidelines when applying to the College, COF and accessing D2L.

Another great resource for High School Counselors and students is the Academic Calendar. Make sure to visit this link to ensure you are up to date on the drop/withdraw and registration deadlines. 

Below is the outlined process for students who are looking to take courses at a CCD campus location. This program is called "College Select." Students and counselors must complete the requirements for a student to register for courses.

Please review the CCD Learning Options before continuing.

Student Work

The Student Webpage outlines the steps that they need to complete to be eligible to take College Select Courses.

  • Students should first talk to their HS Counselor to receive approval to take courses on the CCD Campus.
  • Then they should select “Now I’m ready to register for classes. What are my next steps?”
    • Please remember, students must complete (not just start) the application to CCD. If they are not a CCD student, they cannot take CCD classes.

Counselor Work

Counselors need to complete the College Select Registration Sheet/Inquiry Sheet.

  • This will replace sending any individual student agreement/course registration forms for CCD. Continue to collect these per your HS policies.
  • If your school district has provided a similar form, this is also acceptable.

We've mapped out the courses that are guaranteed to transfer to any public two or four-year college in Colorado. Take a look at the courses that transfer using our transfer mapping document. 

PROGRAM NAME A-ZDEGREE TYPENECESSARY MATH
AccountingAASMAT 107
 AAS transferMAT 123 & 125 (MAT 121 will replace this)
 Bookkeeping/Payroll CertificateNone
 Tax Preparation Certificate None
Anthropology AAMAT 135
Applied TechnologyAASMAT 107 or 121
Architectural TechnologiesAASMAT 121
 Advanced Building Crafts CertificateNone
 Architectural Studies AASMAT 121 & 122
 Basic Building Crafts CertificateNone
 Contemporary Building Tech CertificateNone
 Digital Design Media AASMAT 121
 Digital Design Media CertificateNone
 Revit CertificateNone
 Sustainable Design AASMAT 121
 Sustainable Design CertificateNone
ArtHistory AAMAT 120
 Visual AAMAT 120
Biology AS(MAT 122 & MAT 166)* MAT 201
Business AdministrationBusiness AAMAT 121 or 123
 Customer Service CertificateNone
 Entrepreneurship CertificateNone
 Management AASMAT 123
 Marketing AASMAT 121 or 123
 Retail Management CertificateNone
Chemistry AS(MAT 122 & MAT 166)* MAT 201 & 202 & 203
Communication AAMAT 120
Computer-Aided Drafting (CADD)AASMAT 108
 CADD Basic CertificateMAT 108
 CADD IntermediateMAT 108
 Inventor Certificate None
 Scanned Input 3D modeling CertificateNone
 SolidWorks CertificateNone
Criminal JusticeAA MAT 135
 AASMAT 107
 Homeland Security Certificate None
 Law Enforcement CertificateNone
Dental Hygiene AASMAT 120 or 121 or 135
 BASMAT 135
Early Childhood EducationAAMAT 120
 AASMAT 107 or 155
 Director CertificateNone
 Teacher Level I CertificateNone
 Teacher Level II Certificate None
EconomicsAAMAT 135
Elementary EducationAAMAT 155 & 156
EngineeringAS MAT121, MAT166 (or MAT122), MAT201, MAT 202
English: Literature AAMAT 120
Environmental ScienceASMAT 121 & 135
Fabrication WeldingArc Welder Certificate MAT 108
 Basic Welding CertificateMAT 108
 Creative Metalworking CertificateNone
 Fabrication Welder AASMAT 108
 Fabrication Welder CertificateMAT 108
 Intermediate Welding CertificateMAT 108
French AA MAT 120
General StudiesAA MAT 120 or 135
 AGSMAT 120
 ASMAT 121 or 166
GeographyAAMAT 135
Geology AS(MAT 122 & MAT 166)* MAT 201 & 202
Graphic DesignAAS TransferMAT 120
 AAS None
 CertificateNone
HistoryAAMAT 120
 AAMAT 120
Human ServicesAAS transferMAT 135
 CertificateNone
 Pre Social Work AASMAT 135
Information TechnologyComputer Information Systems AASMAT 121 or 123
 Computer Service & SupportNone
 Computer Technology CertificateNone
 Cybersecurity AASMAT 121 or 123
 Cybersecurity CertificateNone
 Data Analytics CertificateMAT 135
 Healthcare CertificateNone
 Information Technology AASMAT 123
 Network Security CertificateNone
Integrated Nursing PathwayAGSMAT 121 & 135
JournalismAAMAT 120
Machine TechnologiesBasic Machining CertificateMAT 108
 CNC  AASMAT 108
 CNC Machine Tool Operator CertificateMAT 108
 CNC Wire EDM CertificateNone
 Five-Axis Milling CertificateNone
 Industrial Maintenance CertificateMAT 108
 Intermediate Machining CertificateMAT 108
 Multi-Axis Lathe CertificateNone
Mathematics AS (MAT 122 & MAT 166)* MAT 201 
Medical AssistantAASMAT 103
Music AA MAT 120
Nurse AideCertificateNone
NutritionCertified Dietary Manager CertificateNone
 Food, Nutrition, & Wellness CertificateNone
 Nutrition AASMAT 135
ParalegalAAS transferMAT 135
 AAS MAT 107
 CertificateNone
PhilosophyAAMAT 120
PhlebotomyCertificateNone
Physics AS(MAT 122 & MAT 166)* MAT 201 & 202
Political Science AA MAT 135
Practical NursingAAS None
Psychology AA MAT 121 or 135
 AS MAT 121
Radiation TechnologyAAS MAT 121
 Computed Tomography CertificateMAT 121
 Mammography CertificateNone
 MRI CertificateNone
SociologyAA MAT 135
Spanish AAMAT 120
Surgical Technology AASMAT 103
TheatreAAMAT 120
 Performance CertificateNone
 Technical Theatre AASMAT 120
 Theatre Design & Management CertificateNone
 Writing for Stage & Screen CertificateNone
Veterinary TechnologyAASMAT 103
 Certificate None

*These are courses you may need to take to prepare you to take calculus. 

PROGRAM OF STUDYPREREQUISITESOTHER REQUIREMENTS
Dental HygieneENG 121Science pre-requisite GPA must be 3.0 or greater.
 PSY 101Other pre-requisite GPA must be 3.5 or greater.
 BIO 201 Overall GPA must be 2.8 or greater. 
 BIO 204Dental Hygiene Application 
 SOC 101 
 BIO 202 
 CHE 109 
 COM 115 
 MAT (120, 121, 135) 
Medical AssistingCIS 118 RecommendedObtain Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association and it must be valid when you apply.
  Obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification through the American Heart Association and it must be valid when you apply.  
  Medical Assisting Application
Integrated Nursing PathwayN/AGPA of 3.0 or greater.
  Integrated Nursing Pathway Application
Nurse AideN/AObtain a TB skin test and influenza vaccine
  CCPT Test scores or a receive a waiver for the ACT or SAT
  Nurse Aide Application
Practical NursingBIO 106Obtain Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association and it must be valid when you apply.
 ENG 121Must have completed a nurse aid, pharmacy technician, medical assistant, or phlebotomy certificate.
 HPR 139Practical Nursing Application
PhlebotomyCIS 110 recommendedImmunizations are up-to-date.
  Background check and 10-panel drug screen.
  Obtain a TB skin test and influenza vaccine
  Phlebotomy Application
Radiologic TechnologyBIO 201Radiologic Technology Application
 MAT 121 
 ENG 121 or ENG 131 
 PSY 101 or SOC 101 or PSY 235 
Surgical TechnologyBIO 201Obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification through the American Heart Association and it must be valid when you apply.
 BIO 202Background check and 10-panel drug screen.
 MAT 103Surgical Technology Application
 ENG 121 
 HPR 139 
Veterinary TechnologyBIO 111Veterinary Technology Application
 MAT 103 
 ENG 121 or ENG 131 

CCD is mandated by the state of Colorado and by the Department of Education to report who is actually attending our classes. Failure to do so accurately can result in significant negative consequences for us. We cannot add or drop students late once this process is complete. We cannot switch a student’s class section after this date.

Roster Verification for High School Select Classes

For high school select classes, we ask that all rosters be verified by teachers and counselors at the high school within the time frame given.

Registration Verification for College Select Classes

  • For college-select classes, we ask that counselors be in frequent communication about student enrollment, and for the counselors to verify any documentation about enrollment that is sent within the timeframe given.
  • Billing is based on the enrollment data we provide to you via the student course list. High schools can make alterations up until the drop date. High schools are assumed to confirm that all registrations are accurate and will be billed accordingly after the drop date regardless if they complete the registration verification process.
  • The High School Connections Office will send out your student course list during the second week of CCD classes.
    • These are sent out to the counselor at the high school.
    • The student course list includes student name, S#, courses they are enrolled in, credits by course, online or on-ground, as well as days and times of each class.
    • The last day to drop a class (drop date) can always be found on our calendar.
  • Once you have received the email,
    • Verify that the student course list is accurate and reflects your high school's students and the courses they are taking.
    • Confirm that all SASID codes are accurate. COF will be charged to your high school if this code is blank or incorrect.
    • Confirm that your high school approves the online cost differential. The cost difference is listed on our Additional Tuition Costs page, under the sub-heading "Online."
  • Please send any corrections to the highschoolconnections@ccd.edu mailbox by the drop date, listed in our calendar as the last day to drop a class.  

Drop

  • At CCD, “drop” is the process of removing a student from the class before the census day of that course, 15% from the first day to the last. When a student drops a course, the high school is not charged tuition, and the student’s college transcript does not record that the student was ever in the class.
  • The state of Colorado mandates that we drop students who do not attend the first 15% of any course. In some courses, this also includes turning in an assignment. Please be sure students understand the importance of being present from the first day onward.
  • If a student wants to drop a course, they must do so before the drop date or the high school will be charged tuition.

Withdraw

  • At CCD, “withdraw” is the process of removing a student from the class before the withdrawal day of that course, which is listed on the course syllabus. When a student withdraws from a course, the high school is charged tuition, and the student’s college transcript will reflect a “W” as the grade.
  • The state of Colorado and the Department of Education will not permit us to issue a withdrawal after the date on the syllabus.
  • If you plan on transferring to another college, receiving colleges (handle these differently. Some ignore them and some treat them like a failing grade. You must speak to the receiving institution to learn more.
  • Withdrawing from too many courses may impact Satisfactory Academic Progress. A student must complete 67% of their overall attempted hours to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Accessibility Center - The Accessibility Center (AC) is committed to serving our students with disabilities and believes everyone should have access to the resources they need to reach their academic potential.

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) - The EOC offers many services to help you succeed, including but not limited to FAFSA support, financial literacy information, career counseling. 

EXCEL! Zone - The EXCEL! Zone offers tutoring for all CCD students in achieving their academic goals through a variety of academic subjects and learning opportunities.

Financial Aid & Scholarships - This office connects students to the tools they need to pay for college. They help students wade through all the legal language, and get them past the financial hurdles to completing their educational goals.

Student Programming, Activities & Resource Center (SPARC) - SPARC’s purpose is to help students succeed by creating a supportive environment that is both challenging and committed to their learning.

Additional CCD Departments - If you do not find the support service that you are looking for listed above, check out the complete list of other CCD Departments.