Program and Application Questions
Dr. Christy Crute:CruteCL@GCC.edu or OLS@GCC.edu
724-458-2027
Plan Your Dual Enrollment. Explore your learning format and starting term, then follow the instructions from application to registration.


1. Choose your learning format
2. Choose your starting term

Explore online study or local on-campus courses. Review your term in the calendar and follow the instructions for your situation.
Talk With Us About Your OptionsOnline options span the year. Local students can attend on campus in fall or spring. Check online section notes for scheduled live meetings; online does not always mean you can work entirely on your own schedule.
Compare the options, then choose Online or On Campus above to build your plan.
Online courses are offered across five terms. On-campus Dual Enrollment is available in spring and fall. Review the calendar below, then expand the instructions that match your situation.
Create or use your application account, select Dual Enrollment, and complete the required application materials.
Review available sections and course prerequisites. For on-campus options, consult the Registrar about available seats and meeting times.
Use the application portal to create an account, or return to your existing account. Choose the Dual Enrollment application.
The application includes parent consent and school authorization with your high school transcript.
Use your application account and College communications to follow your progress. Acceptance and course registration are separate.
Follow your acceptance instructions. If account access or registration instructions are missing, contact the College before the registration window.
Check your confirmed schedule and the College’s billing guidance before classes start.
Return to your existing application account. Follow up on any outstanding materials before your term’s application deadline.
Use your existing account rather than creating a duplicate.
Check the portal and College messages for items needed to complete your application.
Follow the College’s decision and acceptance instructions.
Request missing account or registration instructions from the College.
Use the College’s instructions to activate or access your student account. Confirm the correct registration process and course availability before enrolling.
Follow the account and enrollment instructions sent by the College.
Open myGCC; contact helpdesk@gcc.edu or 724-458-2255 if you need account help.
Public blog guidance identifies Academics → Add/Drop Courses for viewing courses. Confirm your term, prerequisites, and section details.
The exact final submission controls remain a verification item in this draft. Contact the Registrar if the registration option is unavailable.
Review the resulting schedule and official billing guidance.
Check your student account and the Registrar’s current instructions for your selected term.
Log in to myGCC.
Go to Academics → Add/Drop Courses to view offerings. Review section notes and prerequisites.
Use your College-provided registration guidance; contact the Registrar about unavailable options or on-campus approvals.
Confirm your course section and review payment information.
After a break of one or more semesters, submit the DE return form. Allow 7–10 business days for review before following the emailed registration instructions.
Contact the Help Desk if you need account assistance.
Go to My Info → Former Student → Request to Return – Dual Enrolled Form.
The College advises 7–10 business days.
Use the registration instructions emailed after review.
Use the application portal and follow the College’s instructions for your selected term.
Your Next StepWinter applications close December 2, 2026. Published registration opens December 1. Directional registration close: December 2. Classes: December 16, 2026–January 9, 2027. Confirm your registration window with GCC.
Application and registration are separate steps. Closing dates follow a directional two-weeks-before-class rule and need College confirmation. Proposed opening weeks are planning estimates. Eligible students can register for available future “DE Only” sections before those weeks; other sections follow the College’s registration timeline.
Check off your own progress. Expand each step for instructions. These checks do not submit anything to the College.
Explore courses, access your application account, complete required materials, check your decision, and follow your College registration instructions.

Pick your term, take one step at a time, and ask for help whenever you need it.
Explore Sample SyllabiAll dates are subject to change and the Registrar determines all dates. Published dates and proposed dates are labeled separately. Summer course end dates vary by section.
| Term / Format | Application Opens | Apply By | Registration Opens | Registration Closes | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026–27 Online | Sept. 1, 2026 | Dec. 2, 2026 | Dec. 1, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026Directional | Dec. 16, 2026 – Jan. 9, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 Online | Sept. 1, 2026 | Dec. 28, 2026 | Week of October 26, 2026Proposed | Dec 28, 2026Directional | Jan. 11, 2027 – May 4, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 On Campus | Sept. 1, 2026 | Dec. 28, 2026 | Dec. 1, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026Directional | Jan. 11, 2027 – May 4, 2027 |
| Early Summer 2027 Online | Feb. 1, 2027Proposed | May 18, 2027Proposed | Week of March 29, 2027Proposed | May 18, 2027Directional | June 1, 2027 – See course section |
| Late Summer 2027 Online | Feb. 1, 2027Proposed | June 17, 2027Proposed | Week of March 29, 2027Proposed | Jun 17, 2027Directional | July 1, 2027 – See course section |
| Fall 2027 Online | Feb. 1, 2027Proposed | Aug. 9, 2027Proposed | Week of April 26, 2027Proposed | Aug 9, 2027Directional | Aug. 23, 2027 – Dec. 14, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 On Campus | Feb. 1, 2027Proposed | Aug. 9, 2027Proposed | May 1, 2027Proposed | Aug 9, 2027Directional | Aug. 23, 2027 – Dec. 14, 2027 |

The Bulletin describes DE for high school juniors and seniors, eligible 100- and 200-level courses, and prerequisites. It recommends an unweighted GPA of 3.50 or higher. Confirm your course choice with the College and your school.
Students who graduate from high school before their selected summer term should check their eligibility and tuition category. California online eligibility guidance and course restrictions are explained in the official DE guidance.
No. Your application is reviewed for admission. Course registration is a separate step after acceptance and account access.
If you are eligible and your future section is listed as DE Only and available, public myGCC guidance permits earlier registration. Other courses follow the College’s standard registration timeline.
Published dates, proposed opening weeks, and directional closing dates are labeled separately. Confirm proposed dates with the College before making arrangements.
Expand Returning After a Break in the registration instructions to see the request-to-return steps before registering.
Check each section’s meeting notes. Some courses include scheduled live meetings, while others have no scheduled meeting time.
This blog is for planning purposes only. Confirm all information with the GCC catalog.