College Now
Earn College Credit at your High School!
College Now
College Now, coordinated by Columbia Gorge Community College and local high schools, lets students earn transferable college credit while taking approved classes at their high school, earning both high school and college credit at the same time. Earning credit of this kind most commonly referred to at 'dual credit'.
Attention College Now Teachers!
Program Information
College Now courses are added to the public list after a teacher's Step 1 paperwork has been submitted. All confirmed classes are expected to run but may be canceled for various reasons. Students will not be charged College Now fees for any canceled classes.
Use the filter, group, and sort settings to limit the list to certain schools, teachers, etc.
View our current partner list below. This will show updated billing structures, enrollment stipulations, and contact information for each school. In the event your school is blank, please contact high school administration for updated information. Profiles are updated as we receive MOUs and or student registrations for 25-26. Use the filter, group, and sort settings to limit the list to certain schools, programs, etc.
Students
1.) Talk to your High School Counselor
- Confirm that your high school engages in College Now at CGCC
- Discuss eligibility and readiness for college level coursework
- Discuss future plans and courses that would be most applicable to your situation and current schedule
2.) Read the current College Now Student Handbook
- Follow next steps outlined in the student handbook
If your school does not offer College Now courses, visit cgcc.edu/dual-enrollment to explore our other high school enrollment options!
Need a checklist? Use our College Now Quick Guides!
25-26 College Now Student Handbook (current academic year)
Semester Schedule High Schools:
Semester 1 Class: Follow Winter Term Deadlines
Semester 2 Class: Follow Spring Term Deadlines
Year Long Class: Follow Spring Term Deadlines
Trimester Schedule High Schools:
Trimester 1 Class: Follow Fall Term Deadlines
Trimester 2 Class: Follow Winter Term Deadlines
Trimester 3 Class: Follow Spring Term Deadlines
Class that spans through Trimesters 1 and 2: Follow Winter Term Deadlines
Class that spans through Trimesters 2 and 3: Follow Spring Term Deadlines
Year Long Class: Follow Spring Term Deadlines
25-26 College Now Student Deadline Calendar
*Fall term students: Registration window close and last day to unregister has been updated from Nov 14th to Nov 21st
*Winter term students: Registration open window has been updated from Jan 5th to Dec 1st, Apply by date has been updated from Dec 5th to Nov 10th
All College Now students must submit the following signed form to CGCC in order to receive credit for their courses. Students can either ask their parent or guardian to sign the form digitally, sign the linked PDF and email it to studentservices@cgcc.edu, or they can print the PDF out and turn it in to the Student Services Office.
Note: these forms only needs to be submitted once during the student's high school career!
All CGCC student information is protected by FERPA (including minors). CGCC staff cannot share any information with a parent or guardian without a Release of Information Form.
The College Now course fee is calculated at 50% of the cost of one CGCC credit and adjusts accordingly. This fee is a flat fee rate per course. Billing systems vary by high school: some schools cover the cost, while others do not. In some cases, schools bill students directly; in others, CGCC handles billing. Details about each school's billing agreements are available using the link below. Use the filter, group, and sort settings to limit the list to certain schools, programs, etc.
Tuition Assistance
CGCC offers tuition assistance to qualifying College Now students. Students must submit a request through the College Now Tuition Assistance Form and attend a high school that does no already cover the cost of College Now courses. Requests will be processed based on current funding availability. Any questions regarding tuition assistance may be directed towards the Vice President of Student Services.
Teachers & Faculty
1.) Attend Orientation
26-27 Teacher & Faculty Orientation:
CGCC Hood River Campus: March 2nd, 2026 @6:00pm-7:30pm
CGCC The Dalles Campus: March 3rd, 2026 @6:00pm-7:30pm
- Attendance at one planned event or completion of our asynchronous option is required for all participating teachers and faculty members
- Current teachers, please RSVP to our google calendar invite
2.) Complete Paperwork
Paperwork submissions for 26-27 courses is available on google classroom starting on 3/2/26. Returning teachers will be added automatically, new teachers should email collegenow@cgcc.edu for access.
CGCC allows for both Sponsored and Unsponsored teaching: Unsponsored teachers must meet faculty minimum qualifications for their respective department. Requirements vary and are outlined in CGCC's Administrative Rule (AR) 040.005.000 titled 'Faculty Minimum Qualifications'. Incoming College Now teachers are required to submit their resume, unofficial transcripts, and any other supporting documentation to assist in Step 1 paperwork processing. College Now teachers will be notified of their status for each course before they submit their Step 2 paperwork.
All College Now teachers and faculty members have access to The College Now Portal. This houses all relevant resources and links related to College Now. This view is password protected and access is shared after Step 1 paperwork is approved. If the password has been misplaced, please contact the current Coordinator for access.
*Resources posted here are only applicable to 25-26, portal will be discontinued for 26-27 and shifted over to google classroom
Frequently Asked Questions
1.) Talk to your High School Counselor
- Confirm that your high school engages in College Now at CGCC
- Discuss eligibility and readiness for college level coursework
- Discuss future plans and courses that would be most applicable to your situation and current schedule
2.) Read the current College Now Student Handbook
- Follow next steps outlined in the student handbook
If your school does not offer College Now courses, visit cgcc.edu/dual-credit to explore our other high school enrollment options!
CGCC supports Dual Credit and Sponsored Dual Credit. To view program standards visit HECC's Accelerated Learning Policy and Pathways page.
CGCC uses two data sources for annual program improvement:
- Student End of Term Evaluation: students are asked to complete an evaluation each term they take College Now courses at CGCC
- High School Enrollment Program Feedback Form: Other stakeholders of any kind (parent, teacher, administrator, etc) can leave feedback for us using this form
Any active concerns should be escalated following the appropriate processes outlined in the College Now handbooks. If you are not a student, teacher, or CGCC faculty member participating in the College Now program, please contact the current Coordinator for further assistance.