2026
Ocean Conservation and Community Science Course Fall Semester
The Aquarium of the Pacific has partnered with Orange Coast College to offer a dual enrollment course for High School students for 3 transferable college credits Fall Semester 2026
Ocean Conservation and Community Science Course Fall Semester
The Aquarium of the Pacific has partnered with Orange Coast College to offer a dual enrollment course for High School students for 3 transferable college credits Fall Semester 2026
2026
High School Students Earn 3 College Credits at the Aquarium!
The Aquarium of the Pacific has partnered with Orange Coast College to offer a course Ocean Conservation and Community Science (MRSC A119) for 3 transferable college credits. Class will take place Fall Semester, August 25 – December 10 on Tuesday evenings at the Aquarium (6pm – 8:30pm) and Thursday evenings virtually by Zoom (6pm - 8:00pm) with field trips. This is a hybrid course.
The course is limited to 30 students. There are no prerequisites required. It is instructed by Orange Coast College at the Aquarium of the Pacific and online.
High School Students first need to apply online to Orange Coast College (OCC) and submit their Standard Dual Enrollment (concurrent, Non-CCAP) forms with principal or school advisors signature. After receiving an acceptance email from OCC, you can register for the Ocean Conservation and Community Science Course Code: MRSCA119, CRN# 23645. There is $59 student service fee in the OCC MyCoast registration portal.
For more information and support, please contact Erin Fitzgerald, OCC Dual Enrollment team, at: dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu or call (714) 714-7451; or email Adina Metz at ametz@lbaop.org.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
August 25 - December 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
How to Register
- Apply to OCC as a Current High School Student under Standard Dual Enrollment (free to apply)
- Processing usually takes 3 business days
- You will be given an OCC ID and OCC Email you will need to use for your Dual Enrollment Form
- Email your Dual Enrollment Form (after receiving an acceptance email from OCC) to:
Dual Enrollment Team: dualenrollment@occ.cccd.edu
- Title your email subject line: Ocean Conservation Course - Dual Enrollment
- Dual Enrollment Form requires both handwritten parent and high school principal signatures. (Make sure to get these signatures before the school year ends to avoid a delay in processing!)
- Submit the form as soon as possible, limited seats available
- Register for the Ocean Conservation and Community Science Course, MRSC A119, CRN# 23645 (Check your MyCoast portal with your OCC Email for a registration date)
Important Notes
- Open to all high school students through the Standard OCC Dual Enrollment Program
- Students will receive 3 college credits and transcript directly from OCC
- You are required to attend class Tuesday evenings at the Aquarium and Thursday evenings by Zoom
- You are responsible for OCC student services fees once you are enrolled in the class ($59)
- You are responsible for your own transportation to the Aquarium
- Aquarium Parking will be validated in the classroom on Tuesday evenings
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesdays & Thursdays
August 25 - December 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
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