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OVERVIEW

Emily Griffith Technical College provides access to post-secondary opportunities for high school students through the Colorado Department of Education Concurrent Enrollment Program. As a part of Denver Public Schools, we offer our programs at three different locations and partner with various school districts, charter, online and private high schools. 

Concurrent Enrollment students, while enrolled in high school, are committed to attending courses to earn a certificate in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program where they can get a head start on their path to a career and earning college credit. The partnering school or district will cover tuition and (sometimes) fees for the courses a student takes while enrolled in high school.

Concurrent Enrollment is when a student takes college courses while enrolled in high school.

At Emily Griffith, Concurrent Enrollment is program-based: students enroll into a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program which includes multiple courses over time to complete the program and earn a certificate (select programs will have licensure preparation).

  • College Select: Students will attend Emily Griffith Technical College to earn a certificate in their desired program with other adult learners. We only offer programs, not standalone courses. When applying and registering, students must understand there is a strong level of commitment and expectation that they will complete the program to earn a certificate. 
  • High School Select: Some high schools offer specific courses through Emily Griffith on their campus. Availability is limited, varies by year, and is subject to change. Students should contact their high school and/or the Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator to confirm options.
  • We serve high school students 15 years or older (age restrictions on select programs).
  • Students who have met the qualified criteria, and show college readiness with required documentation. 
  • The school or district must have an active partnership with us. 

Check with your high school counselor to see if you are eligible and to receive guidance. Learn about statewide eligibility. 

It starts with your interest in an Emily Griffith program. Start the conversation with your parent/guardian and high school counselor to see if our program is right for you! 

The programs we offer are available in a cohort model which allows for different start dates and times throughout the school year and vary by program. To learn more, please Explore Our Programs.

Concurrent Enrollment opportunities help students:
• Get a head start on college and career training
• Earn college credit while still in high school
• Reduce college costs
• Build career-ready skills aligned to industry needs
• Prepare for certificate completion and potential licensure pathways

Transferable credits are supported with select institutional partners. See the  Transferable Credits Reference Chart.

Programs Offered
Admissions
Registration
Program Preparation
Resources

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Emily Griffith offers programs in different areas including:

Program availability, age requirements, and start dates vary. Not all programs run every term.

Health Science programs: Dental Administrative Assistant (18+) and Nurse Assisting (16+)

Hospitality, Services and Multimedia programs: Barbering (16+), Cosmetology (16+), Culinary Arts (18+), Esthetician (16+), Massage Therapy (18+), and Multimedia and Video Production (18+)

Trades, Business and Technology programs: Accounting, Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Service, Computer Networking, HVAC, Water Quality Management, Welding 1

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT ADMISSIONS

As Concurrent Enrollment students begin this process, their high school counselor, parent/guardian along with the Emily Griffith Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator, will be their main support. The Concurrent Enrollment student will be responsible for the admissions process and advocating for themselves. For more details, view the Concurrent Enrollment Process and Guide here.

STEP 1: Talk with your high school counselor

Discuss program interest and confirm schedule availability.

STEP 2: Counselor completes Concurrent Enrollment Student Interest form

High school counselors, please fill out the Concurrent Enrollment Student Interest form to get started. By submitting this form, the counselor acknowledges the student understands the commitment and that the student’s attendance and behavior suggest they can meet program expectations in an adult learning environment. 

STEP 3: Student completes Concurrent Enrollment application (free)

Students, please visit the Apply page and select the “Concurrent Enrollment” application. Students can apply at any time to begin the process. 

STEP 4: Meet Program Requirements

Students can meet requirements using one of the following (high school transcripts are NOT applicable):

  • MAP, ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores
  • A CE or DE English/Math course with a C or higher
  • EdReady Learning Path

Program requirements may vary by program. See specific requirements and test scores below:

STEP 5: Complete the Concurrent Enrollment Agreement

The Concurrent Enrollment Agreement must be signed by ALL parties:

  • Student
  • Parent/guardian
  • High school counselor/administrator
  • Emily Griffith Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator
STEP 6: Submitting documentation

All documentation (program requirements and agreements), can be submitted by the high school counselor through the Concurrent Enrollment Admissions Requirements Dropbox.

Documentation must include:

  • Student’s full, legal name
  • Date of test(s)
  • Test score(s)

** Processing Time:
Please allow 7–10 business days for documentation to be processed. Once processed, the student will receive a follow-up email with status and registration information.

REGISTRATION

Once the student has completed the Concurrent Enrollment Admissions process (steps 1 – 6), they will be eligible to register.

Registration communication will be sent to the student based on the time of year and registration timeline for the upcoming term. All communications regarding registration will be sent to the email address and phone number listed on the student’s application. Students will be responsible for checking their email and/or text messages for updates.

** Processing time:
Please allow 7 – 10 business days for a registration request to be processed. Communication will be sent to the student regarding their status (registered or waitlisted). Submitting a registration request does not guarantee a spot in the program.

FALL TERM

Start dates: August – December
Registration opens: April (subject to change)

SPRING TERM

Start dates: January – July
Registration opens: October (subject to change)

Students will be notified when registration opens.

How does the waitlist work?

  • When a student requests registration and the cohort has reached capacity. Students will be placed on a waitlist and an email will be sent notifying them they are on the waitlist.
  • If applicable, you may request another cohort for the program you have been accepted for.
  • If you are offered a seat, communication will be sent via email for you to accept within 24 hours or the seat may be offered to the next person on the waiting list. 
  • If you accept the seat, you will be enrolled and will receive an email with next steps from the Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator.

PROGRAM PREPARATION

After registration is complete, students will receive an email to schedule a mandatory, in-person meeting with the Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator. This meeting will help prepare the student for the first day of class.

Accommodations:
504 Plans and IEPs do not transfer to higher education. Students may request accommodations through Disability Support Services. 

Main Campus (1860 Lincoln St.)

  • Barbering
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dental Administrative Assistant
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nurse Assisting

Branch Campus (1205 Osage St.)

  • Accounting
  • Automotive Collision Repair
  • Automotive Service 
  • Computer Networking
  • Esthetician
  • HVAC
  • Water Quality Management
  • Welding 1 

Community Media Center (1200 Arapahoe St.)

  • Multimedia and Video Production (students in this program will utilize the PBS Rocky Mountain facilities)

Are you driving? 🚙

  • Main Campus: 1860 Lincoln St., 80203 
    No free parking. Use spothero.com to locate paid parking options (pay ahead when possible).
  • Branch Campus: 1205 Osage St., 80204
    Free parking lot available. Do not park in reserved spaces.
  • Community Media Center: 2101 Arapahoe St. Unit 1, 80205
    No free parking. Use spothero.com for paid parking options (pay ahead when possible).

Are you taking public transportation? 🚎
We do not provide RTD passes. Students may ask their high school counselor/front office staff about RTD pass availability. Students should plan their route in advance.

Parking Resources:

Students are expected to attend all classes as scheduled (in-person and online). Each program outlines specific attendance policies in the syllabus. Programs tied to state and federal licensing agencies may have strict attendance requirements.

Concurrent Enrollment students are enrolled in adult education and must follow classroom, academic, and attendance expectations. Students may be removed for policy violations.

Grades and Transcripts – Understanding Census & Withdrawal Dates:

Census and Withdrawal Date will be found on the student schedule per course.

  • If a student stops attending class, decides to drop, or is removed from the program because of behavior or academic violations before the census date, the student  will not see a record of this course on their college or high school transcript.
  • If a student stops attending class, decides to drop, or is removed from the program because of behavior or academic violations after the census date before the withdrawal date, the student will receive a record of “W” (withdrawal) for the course on their college or high school transcript. *If this occurs, your high school will be billed for the course(s).
  • If a student stops attending class, decides to drop, or is removed from the program because of behavior or academic violations after the withdrawal date, the student will receive a letter grade that was given at that time for the course and be recorded on their college and high school transcript. *If this occurs, your high school will be billed for the course(s). 

FERPA:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records. Learn more about the Protecting Student Privacy.

To allow someone outside of the college to access student information, the student must submit an Authorization for Release of Records.

Emily Griffith Technical College follows the guidance of Denver Public Schools weather delays and closures. Please visit their website to understand more. 

How DPS announces closures/delays:

RESOURCES

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QUESTIONS?

Contact the Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator

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