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MUHSD expands dual-enrollment with Merced College, launches ninth-grade college-credit pilot

Merced Union High School District Board of Trustees · April 15, 2026
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Summary

District leaders described growth in dual-enrollment offerings, introduced a ninth-grade college-credit pilot (Management 52), and outlined monitoring and instructor-qualification steps with Merced College; tuition is free for students up to 11 units.

District staff described an expansion of dual-enrollment options in partnership with Merced College, aimed at increasing college credit access for MUHSD students.

Mrs. Ballenger and Tiffany Gong outlined three primary pathways: C-CAP (College and Career Access Pathways) online courses with no fees, dual enrollment courses taught during the school day by MUHSD instructors (no fees), and concurrent enrollment courses taught on the Merced College campus that carry fees. Gary points…

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