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External Courses

updated 9/2024

 

PLEASE SEE VIDEO BELOW EXPLAINING 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.

PLEASE NOTE: If you took or plan to take a Fullerton CollegeLink course, we do NOT recommend that you submit an external form to add the class to your high school transcript. We only recommend that you submit an external form, if you are taking a Fullerton CollegeLink class because you need graduation credits. Adding the course to your high school transcript can impact your GPA.

 

Step 1: Finding an Institution

    • 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? 

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.