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Special Admit Program

High school students can get a head start on college by participating in Mt. San Antonio College's Special Admit Program. The program allows students to take advanced college-level courses tuition free during Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. To join, simply follow the steps outlined.
Important Dates

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    • Key Program Information

      Our program is available to students enrolled in California K-12 Schools.

      Answer: Students who are not in high school Need to meet with our Dean prior to enrolling in courses. 

      Our program is open Spring, Summer and Fall. We do NOT offer classes during the Winter.

      Answer: Please email us with your concerns about winter courses. 

      Students can take online or in-person courses.

      Answer: Students are allowed to take online courses. 

      Courses are tuition free. 

      Answer: Students to do NOT need to sign up for finacial aid. 

      We do not offer high school credit. 

      Answer: Students will receive college credit when taking courses through special admit. please speak to your high school in regards to recieving HS credit. 

    • Program Tools
  • NEW STUDENTS

      • MobileSTEP 1 (Apply To Mt. SAC)
        Click Here To Apply

        How To Apply Video Below

        How to Apply to Mt. SAC

        Meanwhile! 

        Look up the classes you'd like to take using the provided link. Make sure these courses are prepared to be included in your special admit packet.

         

        Class Search
        Restricted Courses
      • STEP 2 (Assessment Questionnaire) 

        Assessment (if applicable)

        Please visit your student portal to complete the AQ (Assessment Questionnaire) before attending the Approval session. You will need to have your high school transcript readily available during the Assessment Questionnaire.

        High school students grade 10th and under may not get proper English placement. You may get "See Counselor" as a result. You will meet with a counselor during our approval sessions.

        Assessment Questionnaire

         

      • MobileSTEP 3 (Special Admit Packet) 

        Special Admit Packet

        In order to participate in the program, students must complete the Special Admit Packet with their parent/guardian and high school administrator. Students must have all fields completed and have three signatures in total in order for the packet to be accepted

        Spring 2024 Application Available Below!

        Spring 2024 Application

      • MobileSTEP 4 (Special Admit Approval Session) 

        Special Admit Approval Session

        New Students with complete applications must attend their mandatory special admit approval session. 

        Approval Session Zoom

        New Students can schedule their approval sessions using the link below.

        Schedule Approval Session 

        Please forward your appoiment confirmation to specialadmit@mtsac.edu

        Here are some things to expect during approval sessions

        • Our approval sessions are for students. Students should attend the meeting and ask questions independently. Parents may direct their questions to specialadmit@mtsac.edu 
        • New student Can only take one course per term.
        • If you would like a face to face or zoom meeting with a counselor please contact specialadmit@mtsac.edu 
        • Some courses may not be approved by counselor, please be prepared with alternative courses.
      • MobileSTEP 5 (Registration) 

        Register for courses!

        Students will be given their registration date and time at the Special Admit Approval session.

        You will go over the steps with a counselor during the approval session, but you can also click on the link below to find step-by-step instructions on how to register for the course.

        There are no guarantee students can register for class due to class being full or they do not meet minimum qualifications.

        How To Register

  • RETURNING STUDENTS

      • MobileSTEP 1 (Apply To Mt. SAC)
        Click Here To Apply
        Meanwhile! 

        Look up the classes you'd like to take using the provided link. Make sure these courses are prepared to be included in your special admit packet.

        Class Search

         

      • STEP 2 (Special Admit Packet) 

        Special Admit Packet

        In order to participate in the program, students must complete the Special Admit Packet with their parent/guardian and high school administrator. Students must have all fields completed and have three signatures in total in order for the packet to be accepted

        Spring 2024 Application Available Below!

        Spring 2024 Application

      • MobileSTEP 3 (Special Admit Approval Session) 

        Special Admit Approval

        Returning students with complete applications uploaded will be contacted via email regarding approval. Our counselors will review the documents you have submitted and the courses you would like to attend for the term. 

        IF APPROVED 

        Students will receive an email from our program with the date and time of your registration and class you were approved to register for. Feel free to respond to said email if you have any questions. 

        IF NOT APPROVED 

        Students will receive an email regarding the corrections that need to be made. 

        Students might also receive an email instructing them to meet with a counselor based on the courses they are requesting to take.  

        ONLY SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS WITH SPECIAL ADMIT COUNSELORS

        • Nancy Escobar 
        • Georgina Bernal

        Schedule Counseling Session 

      • MobileSTEP 4 (Registration) 

        Register for courses!

        Students will be given their registration date and time at the Special Admit Approval session.

        You will go over the steps with a counselor during the approval session, but you can also click on the link below to find step-by-step instructions on how to register for the course.

        There are no guarantee students can register for class due to class being full or they do not meet minimum qualifications.

        How To Register

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Special Admit Q&A

Schedule a 30 minute appointment with our specialist. (Zoom or In-Person) Use the link below to schedule your appointment. 

In the "notes" section please indicate whether you would like zoom or in-person meetings.

Book With Me

Ray

Program Specailist: Raymone Dashiell

Special Admit Program

8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Building 9B 2nd floor
(909)274-6346
specialadmit@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/specialadmit