High School Programs

Students           High School Teachers/CGCC Staff

College Now is a dual credit/dual enrollment program that, through the coordination of Columbia Gorge Community College and local high schools, offers high school students the opportunity to earn transferable college credits while taking certain approved high school classes. High school instructors meet college faculty qualifications and students’ skills must be appropriate to the college-level work. 

The Early College Program is typically funded by the high schools through Expanded Options (Oregon) and Running Start (Washington) funding, but families can inquire about this program outside of this funding. Please see the college’s website or call Student Services for more information. All students must meet with a CGCC advisor prior to registration. Early College is a great way for students to get a head start on college coursework while still in high school.

Expanded Options Student Handbook 2024-2025

Expanded Options is a program for Oregon high school students. Students should consult a counselor at their high school for eligibility requirements and program information.

Students can also contact Student Services at studentservices@cgcc.edu or (541) 506-6011, option 2 for more information.

Running Start is a program for Washington high school students. Students should consult a counselor at their high school for eligibility requirements and program information.

Students can also contact Student Services at studentservices@cgcc.edu or (541) 506-6011, option 2 for more information.

Visit cgcc.edu/transcripts to view transcript request instructions. 

For transcript issues, contact studentservices@cgcc.edu. If you are missing a specific class, please provide the teacher's name, the approximate date of the class, and any other relevant information.

Students should re-apply to CGCC if they would like to attend after high school. 

cgcc.edu/apply

If you are asking a general question about a high school enrollment program, please email the current Coordinator.

If you are asking a specific question about a high school student, CGCC employees cannot typically share that information. Federal law (FERPA) requires CGCC to hold education records confidential unless the student signs a release or other specific requirements are met. This includes students under 18 years of age. You can read more about FERPA here.

If you have questions about FERPA, send it to Cat Graham, Registrar. 

CGCC does not guarantee successful transfer of all College Now classes. Students should take time to evaluate how College Now courses may or may not help them achieve their goals after graduating high school.

We encourage students to take advantage of the following transfer resources: 

• Their high school college and career counselor 

• HECC Transfer Maps 

• Transfer equivalency tools specific to the college they plan on attending 

• If student is attending CGCC after graduating high school: cgcc.edu/advising-guides or make an appointment with a CGCC advisor 

Share your story!

Any students who are in our high school enrollment programs are invited to submit their story to the Accelerated Learning Student Spotlight  (current and former students welcome!)

Program Improvement:

• All current students are sent an End of Term Course Evaluation. Results are used for annual program evaluation and improvement. 
• All other program stakeholders are invited to submit feedback using the High School Enrollment Program Feedback Form .  
• Any active concerns should be escalated following the appropriate processes outlined in each programs handbooks. If you are not a student, teacher, or CGCC faculty member participating in an enrollment program, please contact the current Coordinator for further assistance.