How to take Mendocino College Classes: 

• Fill out an application
  • Click here to fill out the application online
• Submit a Special Admission Application Form
  • High School students must have their school's permission to enroll in college classes
  • The form is available here or in the WHS Counseling offices
    • Must be signed by High School Principal or Counselor
    • Must have parent and student signature on page 2
• Complete Orientation online or in person
  • Click here to complete the orientation online
• Complete placement questionnaire for math or English courses
  • Click here to learn more about Math and/or English class placements
• Register for classes
  • Find Mendocino College classes: Click here to search for classes!
  • Non-dual enrollment classes are paid for by the student/parents
  • Dual enrollment classes are paid for by WHS
• Participate in and complete the class with a grade of 'C' or better
• Request Mendocino College transcript after the class ends and submit it to the WHS registrar, Amanda Maciel , to be given high school credit.

College Classes & Future Financial Aid Eligibility:

Concurrent Enrollment:

• Concurrent enrollment is when a student takes a Mendocino College course during the fall or spring semester while also taking courses at Willits High School. Students may earn both high school and college credits. 1 college unit= 3.33 high school credits!

Dual Enrollment: 

• In the 2016-2017 school year, WHS began offering dual enrollment courses. Dual enrollment is when the high school offers a Mendocino College course on our campus, during our bell schedule, taught by a WHS instructor. Current dual enrollment courses offerings are:
  • HLH 104 Medical Terminology (formally BOT 50) 
  • CSC 201 Computers & Computer Applications
  • SCT 164 Understanding Blueprints 
  • THE 130A Beginning Hip Hop Dance
  • THE 130B Intermediate Hip Hop Dance 
  • MTH 220 Statistics
  • ASL-200 American Sign Language

Math & English Courses at the College: 

• Beginning in Fall 2019, Mendocino College will use a variety of information to help determine appropriate placement in Math and English classes including high school transcripts and grade point averages (GPA's). 
• Things to be aware of:
  • English:
    • ENG 85 or below is NOT considered college preparatory and will not satisfy the UC/CSU a-g requirement. 
    • ENG 200 or above is considered college level and satisfies the UC/CSU a-g requirement.
  • Math:
    • A grade of C or better (not C-) in WHS Algebra IA and Algebra IB is required to go directly into MTH 77 Geometry.
    • A grade of C or better (not C-) in WHS Algebra IIA and Algebra IIB is required to go directly into MTH 220 Statistics.

Languages other than English & a-g's:

• Students looking to fulfill their area e. Language Other Than English (LOTE) requirement for UC/CSU a-g eligibility are highly encouraged to take ASL 200 (American Sign Language) or SPN 200 (Spanish) during the fall or spring semester.
  • Taking either one of these semester long courses fulfills the full 2-year requirement for UC/CSU a-g eligibility. 
• Please be aware these LOTE courses are NOT usually offered during the summer.