High School Students

Welcome to Taft College!

Students enrolled in a public, private, charter, home, adult, or noncredit school may take college level courses that are transferable (courses number 1500 or higher). Acceptance is on a seats-available basis with permission from a parent/legal guardian (except adult education students) and their school designee. Students will receive college credit for the community college courses completed.

Arrangements for receiving school credit for the course work must be made with the student’s respective school. 

It is expected that all special admit students enrolling in Taft College courses have the maturity to participate on a college campus. No special arrangements for additional supervision of underage students are available. In a very small number of disciplines, course content may be frank in order to deal with scholarly discussion of behavioral, artistic, human, or other issues. 

Unlike public schools, colleges do not contact parents in advance to inform them of these matters. Parents are hereby notified that it is their responsibility to ensure that their child is able to handle the college environment, as well as the content of the course in which he/she enrolls. Although special admit students may be minors, Taft College adheres to the student privacy laws set forth by FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. 

Special admit students are entitled to all of the privacy rights of a college student; therefore, any information regarding attendance, grades, behavior, etc., cannot be shared with the parent or legal guardian without a signed release on file in the Admissions office.

Adult education students participating in the Special Admit Program must be enrolled in a high school diploma or high school equivalency program through an adult school or noncredit program.

Your Next Steps


  • Step 1: How to Get Started
    • Complete the online application for admissions to Taft College.
    • Special Admit Form (PDF).
    • The Special Admit Form must be filled out and signed by the student and the high school designee every semester regardless of whether the student gets into a class or not. Parent signature is only required when the student first begins as a special admit at Taft College and will remain in effect unless revoked in writing. Parent signature is not required for adult education students. If the student is home-schooled, they must provide verification that the home school program is recognized and approved by the county department of education.
    • Students must reapply for admission after a break in attendance for one semester.
  • Step 2: Complete Orientation
    Complete the online orientation. You will use the student ID number given to you when you completed your admissions application.
  • Step 3: Register for Classes
    • Students may register during open registration by accessing your MyTC portal on the Taft College home page  > Registration (Cougar Tracks) > Register for Classes. Students can refer to the priority registration schedule each semester to determine the open registration time period.
    • Special admit students may not enroll in any courses numbered below 1500.
    • There is an 11-unit maximum limit per semester; nine-unit maximum limit for summer semester.
    • In accordance with SB338, enrollment in physical education courses have been restricted or excluded.
    • Special admit students are eligible for membership in groups/clubs; however, membership does not change registration priority for enrollment purposes.
  • Step 4: Pay Enrollment Fees

    Special admit students WILL PAY the same enrollment fee as any other regular community college student per California Education Code 76300. Non-resident students must complete a residency questionnaire and provide proof of California residency; otherwise, non-resident tuition fees will apply. Contact Admissions for further information at (661)763-7741.

    Exceptions: California Public High school students are exempt from enrollment fees. 

  • Step 5: Access Your Canvas
    • Students will be granted access to Canvas the week before courses begin.
    • Login to Canvas by accessing your MyTC Portal on the Taft College home page.
  • Step 6: Keep Us Informed
    • Students who have previously enrolled and who have dropped their courses and/or received "F" or "FW" grades will not be allowed to continue in the Special Admit Program. If you are having difficulty in your courses, please contact your school counselor as soon as possible.
    • Participation in the special admit program results in college credit and a permanent record at Taft College that must be reported to any college you apply to in the future.
  • Step 7: Transcripts
    • Grades will not be available on your transcript until after all end-of-term processes have been completed. We will provide official transcripts directly to your school after end-of-term processes have been completed at no charge if you request us to do so . To request your transcripts, please complete this form. Please do not order official transcripts to be sent to your school. For more information, contact the Admissions and Records Office at 661-763-7741.