Admissions and Records

K-12 Students

Mandatory Criteria

Fullerton College offers students enrolled in K-12 the opportunity to enroll in advanced scholastic or vocational work as Special Admit Students. Enrollment is for “advanced scholastic or vocational work” and NOT for pre-college level math, English, and reading courses offered by local high schools.

Special Admit Students will be blocked from registering until the special admit form is completed and submitted to the Fullerton College Admissions and Records Office.

Spring 2024 Processing

  • Spring 2024: Processing time can take up to 10 business days to complete once it has been received by the Fullerton College Admissions & Records office.

    • Completed forms submitted to A&R by January 8, 2024, will be processed by your registration appointment date and time.
    • Forms submitted after January 8, 2024, will be completed in 10-15 business days.
    • Once your forms are processed, you will receive an email confirmation.

Course Eligibility and Approval

  • All acceptable college credit courses are listed in the college catalog. Students are required to meet the stated prerequisites.
  • The Special Admit Student form must be signed by a high school principal or designee and approved by the referring high school’s Board of Trustees. The principal’s signature legally implies:

    • Courses comply with the law
    • Board approval is pending or applied
  • Students not attending public school must also obtain the Fullerton College President’s or designee’s signature.
  • Student enrollment will be limited to courses authorized on the form by the Principal or designee. An administrative drop will be applied to registration in any course not listed.

Application and Forms Submission

  • New and Returning Students must file a regular Application for Admission in addition to the required Special Admit forms. You must submit an application for admission online if you are a new or returning student (not currently enrolled). Note – the Matriculation form is included in the online application – you need only print the Special Admit Student Form and Health Services “Consent To Treat Minor Patient” Form from this page.
  • Continuing Students must file a new Special Admit Student form, Health Services form, and Matriculation form every semester. If you are currently enrolled as a Special Admit Student, be sure to submit the required forms prior to your registration date.

Special Admit Students may not enroll in ESL, English, or Reading classes below 100 level, or in Math classes below 40 level. Some classes may require the Division Dean’s approval. Ref. AP 5011 (.pdf)