External Courses

YORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL: External Course Application Process

EXTERNAL COURSE CREDIT: A maximum of 20 credits of external coursework will be accepted from external, accredited institutions from grades 9-12. A maximum of 10 of those 20 credits may be accepted towards PYLUSD graduation requirements. Completed coursework also may be used for acceleration, advancement or elective credit.

BEFORE enrolling in the course, student must turn in application & all required documentation for approval. These courses are fee-based and generally cost $200-$400 per semester. PYLUSD is not responsible for any part of those fees.

Step 1: Finding an Institution

Go to: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist & select an accredited institution of your choice
Once you’ve chosen an institution, click on their link & print the following 2 documents:

Page 1 showing institution details, including UC/CSU approval
The page that lists the course you are taking

Step 2: NCAA Eligibility *Only complete this section if you’re taking the course to meet NCAA eligibility requirements

Go to: www.eligibilitycenter.org → High School Administrators → List of NCAA Courses
Enter the CEEB/ACT Code for the institution you chose
Print & attach the following 2 documents:

The page showing that the institution meets NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation
The page that lists the course you are taking

Step 3: Application

Print & complete “External Course Application” attached below

Step 4: Approval & Registration

Turn in application & all documentation to your counselor for approval
Once approved, register with provider you chose & pay any applicable fees
After completing the course, have provider send official transcripts to: YLHS - Attn: Jacquelyn Roberts

UC APPROVED COURSES THROUGH UC SCOUT:

UC Scout, a University of California program provides 65 A-G approved courses, of which 26 are AP College Board approved.

Plus is offered free to CA public schools.

Interested in learning more?

Visit our website, ucscout.org

Community College courses:

Step 1: Review the course catalog at the college you plan to enroll in. Research the subject class they are offering aligns with the class you are looking for.

Step 2: Download the college forms, fill them out and turn them in to the community college.

Fullerton Community College instructions: Click here
Santiago Community College instructions: Click here
Coastline Community College instructions: Click here
Orange Coast Community College instructions: Click here
Cypress Community College instructions: - Click here

You can chose to keep the external credits for college reflect on your high school transcript only if you follow the right steps. Turn in the external course application to the College & Career Center to have it reviewed upon submitting it to your counselor for approval.

*Once you complete the external course, you must order an official transcript from the college and have it sent to YLHS if you are adding it on your high school transcript. You may use parchment to make college transcript requests.

Please note:

Online classes that meet NCAA may be limited.

Disclaimer: The Counseling Department provides this list as a service to students and parents. It is used for informational purposes only. We cannot endorse any outside program or verify qualifications or appropriateness of any online provider.