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 is most commonly referred to at 'dual credit'.
Program Information
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 | 2026-27 Student Handbook PDF
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!
2026-27 Student Handbook PDF (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
26-27 College Now Student Deadline Calendar
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.
$63 per course
Teachers & Faculty
2.) Complete Paperwork
Paperwork submissions for 26-27 courses is available on google classroom starting on 3/2/26. 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.
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.