Student Enrollment

All students who meet the following criteria are eligible for admission and may enroll in a CTE program on any day that school is in session at Downey Adult School – Career & Education Center (DAS). Certain CTE programs may have additional requirements such as “PREREQUISITES” in order to enroll. Please refer to DAS’s Schedule of Classes for specific information regarding your desired CTE program. All students must meet the following criteria of the general Admission Policy listed below:

• Students to attend a mandatory orientation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in the program.
  **Exception: Students who are under 18 AND have a high school diploma (or equivalent recognized credential) are eligible to enroll.
  • Students under 18 must comply with all program requirements and expectations.
    
  • Additional documentation may be required for specific programs based on regulatory or industry standards.
• Meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizenship requirements.
• Student must possess a high school diploma or state issued high school equivalency certificate from a regional accredited institution. Examples are: GED, HiSET, TASC. (If the High School Diploma was obtained outside of the United States, it must be evaluated by an organization registered with the U.S. Department of Educations (LINCS).)
• Provide Program Registration Down Payment.

Enrollment is on a “First Come, First Served” basis and is limited in some classes, due to facility space; and/or in some instances, a program’s licensure/accrediting agency will require a certain instructor-to-student ratio.