Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Contra Costa College Summer Courses

Contra Costa College (CCC) offers a wide array of summer courses designed to help students get ahead, explore new interests, and make the most of their summer break. Whether you're a high school student looking to earn college credit, a current college student aiming to accelerate your degree, or an adult learner seeking to expand your knowledge, CCC's summer programs provide flexible and accessible options. This article provides a comprehensive overview of CCC's summer offerings, including the High School College Connection program, important dates and deadlines, registration information, and available resources.

Navigating the Academic Landscape: The Contra Costa College Catalog

The Contra Costa College catalog serves as your comprehensive guide to programs, courses, services, and regulations. To stay informed and make the most of your college experience, it is essential to explore the catalog. The college provides access to current and archived catalogs online, including addendums with updated information. Here's a list of available catalogs:

2025-26 Academic Catalog (Current): View Online + Download
2024-25 Academic Catalog: View Online + Download (Addendum Included)
2023-24 Academic Catalog Addendum: View Online + Download
2023-24 Academic Catalog: PDF | Flip Book
Academic Catalog Spring 2023 Addendum: View Online + Download PDF
2022-23 Academic Catalog Addendum: View Online + Download PDF
2022-23 Academic Catalog: PDF | Flip Book
Archive
- 2021-22 Academic Catalog Addendum PART ONE: View Online + Download PDF
- 2021-22 Academic Catalog Addendum PART TWO: View Online + Download PDF
- 2021- 2022 Academic Catalog: PDF | Flip Book
- 2020 - 2021 Academic Catalog: PDF | Flip Book
- 2020 - 2021 Academic Catalog Addendum: Part Three PDF
- 2020 - 2021 Academic Catalog Addendum: Part Two PDF
- 2020 - 2021 Academic Catalog Addendum: Part One PDF
- 2019-2020 Academic Catalog: PDF | Flip Book
- 2019-2020 Academic Catalog Addendum PDF

High School College Connection (HSCC): A Head Start on Higher Education

For high school students in the West Contra Costa and John Swett Unified School Districts, the High School College Connection (HSCC) program offers a unique opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. This free concurrent enrollment summer program allows eligible students to explore college courses, gain experience in a college setting, and receive additional support through coaching, mentorship, and embedded tutoring.

Benefits of Joining HSCC

It’s FREE! No tuition, no textbook costs, no hidden fees.
Earn College & High School Credits Simultaneously
Access College-Level Textbooks
Receive Group Tutoring Support
Participate in Career Exploration Activities
Connect with Success Coaches for Guidance and Support

Summer 2025 Program Details

Class Dates: June 16 - July 24, 2025
Orientation: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Contra Costa College
Daily Schedule (Monday - Thursday):
- Class Time: 9:00 AM - 12:35 PM
- Tutoring: 1:15 - 2:15 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
- Career Explorations: 1:15 - 3:15 PM (Wednesdays Only)

Tutoring and Wednesday Career Explorations are required and designed to support student success.

HSCC Designated Courses for Summer 2025

MATH 118-3122 - Elementary Algebra Schedule: M-Th; 9:00AM-12:35PM; AA-145
MATH 119-3123 - Plane Geometry Schedule: M-Th; 9:00AM-12:35PM; GE-110
MATH 120-3130 - Intermediate Algebra Schedule: M-Th; 9:00AM-12:35PM; AA-143
MATH 164-3136 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Schedule: M-Th; 9:00AM-12:35PM; AA-202
MATH 171-3041 - Precalculus Schedule: M-Th; 9:00AM-12:35PM; AA-131
MATH 190-3138 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Schedule: M-Th; 9:00AM-12:35PM; AA-211

How to Apply to HSCC

Complete an Online Application: If you didn’t attend CCC last semester, the first step is to complete an online application through CCCApply. If you’re a new user, create an OpenCCC account, select that you are a K-12 student enrolling in college courses, and submit your application. Answer the survey questions to receive your placement. Please allow 24 hours for your results to be processed.
Complete the High School College Connection Application: This step ensures you receive program support, including tutoring and career exploration opportunities.
Finalize Your Spot: Confirm your summer course.
Mark Your Calendar: Be ready for your first day on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Planning Your Semester: Schedule Builder and Pathway Mapper

Contra Costa College offers tools to help students plan their academic journey. The Class Schedule Builder allows students to organize and customize their courses for a seamless college experience. The Pathway Program Mapper helps students navigate their academic journey.

Maximizing Your Investment: The Value of a CCC Education

Every dollar spent on CCC tuition can bring up to $400 in future earnings. Many students qualify for free tuition, making CCC an accessible and valuable investment in your future.

Important Dates and Deadlines: Staying on Track

Staying aware of important dates and deadlines is crucial for a successful summer semester. Here's an overview of key dates for Summer and Fall 2025, and Spring 2026:

Summer 2025

April 1: Graduation Petition for summer 2025 graduates becomes available online (InSite>Graduation tile)
April 7: Group 1: Priority registration for EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth/CalWORKs/Homeless Youth/ Former Homeless Youth/Students w/dependent children under 18
April 8: Group 2: Note takers, early graduation, athletes
April 9: Group 3A: Continuing students with 45-75 units
April 10-11: Group 3B: Continuing with 0-44.99 units, Gateway, MCHS, and Dual Enrollment
April 14: Group 3C: Recent matriculated high school graduates
April 15: Group 3D: Continuing students with 75.01-99 units
April 15: Last day to submit Early Registration Petition for fall 2025
April 17: Group 3E: New matriculated and returning students with less than 100 units
April 21: Group 4: Continuing and returning students over 100 degree applicable units or on 2nd semester probation/dismissal
May 5: Group 5: New non-matriculated
May 21: Group 6: Concurrent and transitional high school students
May 22: Group 7: All regular college students - open/walk-in registration
May 26: Memorial Day - college closed
May 27: First day of summer classes (nine-week session)
June 16: First day of summer classes (six-week session)
June 19: Juneteenth - college closed
July 4: Independence Day - college closed
July 15: Deadline to submit application for graduation for summer 2025 (InSite>Graduation tile)
July 25: Last day of six and nine-week summer sessions (Grades are due 3 working days after last day of class. See Short Term Classes below.)
August 1: Graduation Petition for fall 2025 graduates becomes available online (InSite>Graduation tile)
August 24: Last day of summer semester (grades are due 3 working days after last day of class)

Fall 2025

April 22-23: Group 1: Priority registration begins for EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth/CalWorks/Homeless Youth/Former Homeless Youth/Students w/Dependent children under 18
April 24: Group 2: Note takers, early graduation, athletes
April 25: Group 3A: Continuing students with 45-75 units
May 1-2: Group 3B: Continuing with 0-44.99 units and dual enrollment students
May 6: Group 3C: Recent matriculated high school graduates
May 7-8: Group 3D: Continuing students with 75.01-99 units
May 9: Group 3E: New matriculated and returning students with less than 100 units
May 12: Group 4: Continuing and returning students over 100 degree applicable units or on 2nd semester probation/dismissal
June 3-4: Group 5: New non-matriculated
June 23: Group 6: Concurrent high school students
June 30: Group 7: All regular college students open registration
July 4: Independence Day - College closed
August 25: First day of Instruction - Classes begin
August 30-31: No Saturday/Sunday Classes
September 1: Labor Day - College closed
September 5: Last day to add full-term class - in person
September 5: Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund or credit
September 5: Last day to drop full term classes without a “W” appearing on transcript - in person
September 6-7: Fall Saturday/Sunday Classes begin
September 7: Last day to drop full term classes without a “W” appearing on transcript - online
September 7: Last day to add a full-term class - online
September 8: Census day
October 13: Indigenous People’s Day - College closed
October 15: Deadline to submit Graduation Petition for fall 2025 term (InSite>Graduation tile)
November 1: Graduation Petition for spring 2026 graduates becomes available online (InSite>Graduation tile)
November 11: Veterans Day (Observed) - College closed
November 14: Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W” appearing on transcript
November 17-18: Priority registration for spring 2026 begins
November 27-28: Thanksgiving Holiday - College closed
November 29-30: No Saturday/Sunday Classes
December 5: Last day to request Pass/No Pass For full-term classes (See also Short-Term Class info below)
December 12: Last day of instruction - Fall term ends
December 13-14: Fall Saturday/Sunday Classes end
December 17: Grades due for full-term classes due by 11:59pm (See also Short-Term Class info below)
December 22: Winter recess begins
December 22-Jan 1: Winter Recess / Holidays

Spring 2026

November 1-30: Filing period for continuing and returning students with over 100 degree applicable units or on second semester probation or dismissal who want to appeal their registration date
November 1: Graduation Petition for spring 2026 becomes available online (InSite>Graduation tile)
November 17-18: Group 1: Priority registration begins for EOPS/DSPS/members of the armed forces and Veterans/Foster Youth/CalWorks/Homeless Youth/Former Homeless Youth/Students w/dependent children under 18/Rising Scholars/Puente/Umoja/students serving in a Student Government Officer position
November 19: Group 2: Note takers, early graduation, athletes
November 20-21: Group 3A: Continuing students with 45-75 units
November 24-25: Group 3B: Continuing with 0-44.99 units, MCHS and dual enrollment students
November 26: Group 3C: Recent matriculated high school graduates
December 1: Group 3D: Continuing students with 75.01-99 units
December 3: Group 3E: New matriculated and returning students with less than 100 units
December 8: Group 4: Continuing and returning students over 100 degree applicable units or on 2nd semester probation/dismissal
January 1: New Year’s Day-College closed
January 5: Group 5: New non-matriculated
January 8: Group 6: Concurrent and transitional high school students
January 9: Group 7: All regular college students open registration
January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-College closed
January 26: First day of Instruction - Classes begin
January 31- February 1: Saturday/Sunday classes begin
February 6: Last day to add full-term class - in person
February 6: Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund or credit
February 6: Last day to drop full term classes without a “W” appearing on transcript- in person
February 8: Last day to drop full term classes without a “W” appearing on transcript-online
February 8: Last day to add a full-term class - online
February 9: Census day
February 13: Lincoln’s Birthday-College closed
February 14-15: No Saturday/Sunday classes
February 16: President’s Day-College closed
March 1: Deadline to submit Graduation Petition for spring 2026 term (InSite>Graduation tile) and participate in Spring Commencement
March 22-28: Spring Break- No classes
April 1: Graduation Petition for summer 2026 graduates becomes available online (InSite>Graduation tile)
April 15: Last day to submit Early Registration Petition for fall 2026
April 24: Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W” appearing on transcript
May 15: Last day to request Pass/No Pass for full term classes (See Short-Term Classes below)
May 16-17: Spring Saturday/Sunday Classes end
May 22: Last day of instruction - Spring term ends
May 22: Commencement
May 25: Memorial Day- College closed
May 26: Summer 2026 semester begins
May 28: Grades due for full-term classes due by 11:59pm (See also Short-Term Class info below)

Notices Regarding Registration Dates

Continuing students can view their Spring registration date approximately mid-to-late-October by clicking on the Registration Dates in InSite.
New and returning students can view their Spring registration dates within 24 hours of applying given the application is not flagged as potential SPAM.
Student Success Program includes placement, orientation, and completion of an educational plan. Enroll in COUNS-108 or ESL-108.
Students may register online until 11:59pm the day prior to the first class meeting.
Dates to add, receive a refund or drop are calculated individually on the length of each course for short-term classes. To view course-specific deadlines, log into InSite and select “My Schedule”.

Important Considerations for Fees and Dropping Courses

Registration fees are due at the time of registration. If you decide not to take a course, you will need to drop the course by the last day to be eligible for a refund or a credit on your account to remove outstanding fees. If you do not drop the class by the deadline, you will be responsible for all outstanding fees even if you don’t complete the course.

Registering for Classes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Registering for classes at Contra Costa College involves a few key steps:

Apply: If you haven’t applied yet, apply now! Applications are processed within 24 hours.
Check Your Application Status: After you complete the application, take a screencap or print the confirmation page. Be sure to check your spam folder if it isn’t in your inbox. If you still can’t find it after 24 hours, contact Admissions + Records for help.
Log in to InSite: If you have already applied and been accepted to the college, or took classes last semester, log in to InSite to get your registration date and add the classes you want to your schedule during your registration period.

How to Register for Classes in InSite

Step 1: Apply location and course type filters. Import from your education plan, if you have one. Search for additional classes using course code, name, instructor, or section number. Find courses that meet general education requirements or are linked to Learning Communities.
Step 2: Block time for work or other commitments. Sort by your preferred time of day. Pin and save your preferred sections. Scroll through your results using arrows or swiping (mobile). Save your favorite schedules. Print or share your schedule with friends, family, or your counselor.
Step 3: Select “Continue” at the bottom of the page. Review selected courses and actions. Select “Submit Changes” to register for all classes.

Visual Schedule Builder

The college provides a Visual Schedule Builder to help students create their ideal schedule.

Navigating InSite: Your Student Portal

InSite is the student portal for Contra Costa College.

Logging In to InSite

If your name is Jane Doe and ID # is 1234567, your username will be jdoe567. The first time default password should be your date of birth; the format should be MMDDYY (last 2 digits). For example, if your DOB is November 10, 2021, your password should be 111021.

For Returning Students:

Username and Password should follow the instructions above.

Issues?

Call District IT Helpdesk at 925.229.6888.

FAQs About InSite

How do I know I am on the correct college page? In the upper right hand corner of the portal page should be your college’s logo. Clicking on any of the links in that web part will take you to the colleges sites. Additionally at the bottom of every web page is a link to all the colleges in the district.
Why don't I see my college specific information? New portal users may not immediately see their college-specific information. That will appear within 24 hours of logging into the portal. If you see the incorrect college logo displayed in the portal, you will need to contact your admissions and records department (see bottom of page) to have your primary location changed.
What browser should I use? The portal is best viewed using Firefox 3 or higher, Safari 3 or higher, Internet Explorer 7.x or higher, with Java enabled, and a resolution of 800×600 or greater. Some documents have been created as PDF, which require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Academic Calendars: Key Dates and Deadlines

Academic calendars provide important dates such as:

Read also: About Contra Costa College

The last day to add a class to your schedule
The last day to drop a class to be eligible for a refund or credit against outstanding fees
The last day to petition for pass/no pass grading

Be sure to bookmark the academic calendar page and put the dates important to you in your calendar! To find deadline dates for fast track / short term classes that last less than 18 weeks, you’ll need to check InSite.

Student Resources: Your Support System

At Contra Costa College, students have access to essential resources to support their academic journey. Comprehensive support services are designed to help students succeed in their studies, manage personal challenges, prepare for their career, and smoothly transition to four-year institutions. Counselors at CCC offer academic, vocational, career, and personal counseling.

Stories Across Time: Generational Connections

From classrooms to careers, some families have made Contra Costa College a tradition. The "Generational Connections" series highlights students, faculty, and staff whose CCC journeys span decades and generations.

Recent Achievements and Recognition

Contra Costa College and its faculty have received several recent accolades:

CCC’s Laura Lozano Elected to National I‑CAR Board of Directors: Contra Costa College collision repair program lead Laura Lozano has been elected to the I‑CAR Board of Directors, representing the Education segment in a national leadership role. Her three-year term officially began August 27.
CCC’s Mark Wong Wins 2025 Faculty Award for Western US: Professor Mark Wong has been honored with the 2025 Faculty Member Award for the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii by the Association of Community College Trustees.
CCC Students Win National Title in Engineering Innovation: Contra Costa College students Sudinma Thapa and Emily Au have been named national champions in engineering!

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